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The heraldry of nature : or, instructions for the King at Arms: comprising, the arms, supporters, crests, and mottos, both in Latin and English, of the Peers of Eld. Blazoned from the Authority of Truth, and characteristically descriptive of the several Qualities that distinguish their Possessors. To which is added several Samples, neatly etched by an eminent Engraver.
- Format:
- Book
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Heraldry--Great Britain--Early works to 1800.
- Heraldry.
- Nobility--Great Britain--Early works to 1800.
- Nobility.
- Satire, English--Early works to 1800.
- Satire, English.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource ([2],ii,1-4,3-119,[1]p.,4 plates )
- Other Title:
- Heraldry of nature
- Place of Publication:
- London : printed for M. Smith; and sold by the booksellers in Piccadilly, and at the Royal-Exchange; also at No.46, in Fleet-Street, M.DCC.LXXXV. [1785]
- Notes:
- A satire on British nobility, described in the language of heraldry and illustrated with appropriate coats of arms.
- Pagination irregular, text apparently continuous.
- Price from imprint: price Half a Crown.
- Reproduction of original from British Library.
- Cited in:
- English Short Title Catalog, T113785.
- OCLC:
- 642287682
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