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We
specialize in Rare and hard to find Collector books on Heraldry
True heraldry, quite distinct from the tribal emblems and
insignia used by warriors in ancient times, began in the
second quarter of the 12th century, when it appeared simultaneously
in several countries of Western Europe.
The earliest known decorated shield was that which Henry
I gave to his
son-in-law Geoffrey of Anjou when he knighted him in 1127.
By definition, heraldry is the art or science of blazoning
the description
in appropriate technical terms of Coats of Arms and other
heraldic and
sartorial insignia.
In peaceful times, these insignia were the reward of personal
merit and
could be secured by the humblest as well as the highest.
They were
testimonials and warrants of the bravery, heroism, and meritorious
deeds of our ancestors.
We are now pleased to present for sale a fine selection
of books on heraldry.
Please contact us if there are any books that you have been
searching for and have not been able to find.
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Gwynn-Jones, Peter The Art of Heraldry
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Origins, Symbols and Designs
Prospero Books, 1998. Reprint. fine like new large format hard cover in
fine dj now in mylar
128pp f/f. ISBN:1894102347
Price: US$ 20.00 |
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FOSTER, Joseph. The
Dictionary Of Heraldry Feudal Coats Of Arms And Pedigrees...
Introduction by J.P.B. Brooke-Little Norroy and Ulster King of Arms. [London]:
Studio Editions,
[1996]. folio. pp. xvi, 224. profusely illus. (many colour). bds. dw.
Price:
US$ 80.00 |
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Nickel, Helmut:
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART:
ARMS & ARMOR: FROM
THE PERMANENT COLLECTION.
New York: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and A Studio Book - The Viking
Press, 1991.
Stiff Pictorial Paperwraps. Good. Reprint from Spring 1991 Bulletin. 8 1/2
x 11 Inches. 64 pages.
Previous owners name in pen on 1st page. Illustrated in color with a few
photographs and woodcuts in black and white. Arms and Armor of artistic
value of all civilizations, from all parts of the word, and of all periods
-- some dating back to the 4th Century. Medieval arms, Costume armor, Horse
armor, Parade shields and helmets,
theatrical armor, Firearms, Islamic Arms, Japanese armor and much more.
Price: US$ 16.50 |
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WILKINSON, FREDERICK
Battle Dress Lon:
Guiness Signatures, 1970.
1st ed. Lg. 8vo cloth, 256pp., plus index. Illustrated thruout in color
& black & white. Fine.
Dust Jacket top edge tear. Presents some of the most significant and attractive
milestones in the evolution of military dress.
Price:US$
30.00 |
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SCOTT-GILES, C.W
THE ROMANCE OF HERALDRY
London, J.M.Dent & Sons,1929. Octavo, illustrations, pp.234, original
cloth, front cover, and gilt spine with library # btm EX Royal Roads Library
Price: US$ 25.00
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