A Complete Guide to Heraldry by Arthur Charles Fox-Davies of Lincoln's Inn, Barrister-at-Law. Illustrated by nearly 800 Designs, mainly from Drawings by Graham Johnston Herald Painter to the Lyon Court.

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"In this edition several alterations have been made to bring the book up to date. For this we are indebted to Dr. Charles A H Franklyn MD, FLS, FSA (Scot.)." (-Publisher's statement). 6 3/4 in. x 9 1/2 in. x 2 in. (thick), xii, 647 pp., including index; illustrated with nearly 800 designs & 25 full page plates (black & white). Tan cloth with titling on spine in brown, with dark blue borders, and titles & borders in dark blue on front cover, with heraldic design by Simpson, in brown & blue on front cover; unclipped, tan paper dustjacket with printed U.K. price present, titling in red & dark brown, with Simpson design on the front panel, top-edge gilt. Lower spine shows small area of damp, former owner's book label on the front paste-down; chipping to spine ends of dustjacket, dustjacket edges, with light wear, dusting to jacket surface. The original Jack edition was in 1909. Mention of the year 1944, on p. xi of the Introduction to this edition. "The aim of this work is to give in a convenient form a comprehensive and accurate guide to the law and practice of heraldry. Grouped under each heading will be found the rules applicable thereto and fully explained. Nearly eight hundred designs and several plates were specially executed for this work by Graham Johnston, Herald Painter to the Lyon Court." (Publisher's statement from the dustjacket). Weight: 2 1/4 lbs. Postage may be extra on this item. N° de ref. del artículo ABE-571749072

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