The Manual of Heraldry - Paperback

Originally published in 1914, this is a wonderfully learned and detailed book that contains, "A Concise Description of the Several Terms Used and a Dictionary of Every Designation in the Science". Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include: Origin of Coat of Arms The Right to Arms The Heraldic Executive Arms of Dominion, Etc, Tinctures, Furs Lines Used in Parting the Field, Differences, External Ornaments of the Shield Marshalling Charges on Escutcheons By the Rules of Heraldry Order of Precedency Dictionary of Heraldic Terms The Royal Arms, Union Jack, Heraldry in Connection with History Architecture, Interior Decoration, Costume, Etc

• | Author: Francis J. Grant
• | Publisher: Hesperides Press
• | Publication Date: May 01, 2006
• | Number of Pages: 156 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1406797855
• | ISBN-13: 9781406797855