The Oxford Guide to Heraldry
by Woodcock, Thomas; Robinson, John Martin
- Used
- very good
- Paperback
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0192852248
- ISBN 13
- 9780192852243
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About This Item
Oxford - New York: Oxford University Press, 1990. Second Printing . Trade Paperback. Very Good. 7 1/2" X 9 1/2. 233 Pages Indexed. Bright covers and clean, white unmarked pages. Very slight spine cock and covers have some minor edge wear. Interior has some very slight warping that can be felt if you run your hand across the pages, probably the results of improper shelving that may straighten out with time. There are no stains or moisture exposure and the page turning is not affected. Designed to entertain and instruct the laymann, the book makes use of the records and manuscript collection of the College of Arms, including many beautifully drawn achievements reproduced in colour. Heraldry can be seen everywhere, from stained glass to pub signs. It is a fascinating art with special rules and methods, a system of symbols denoting prominent families and institutions, a display of pageantry, and an invaluable aid to understanding history and genealogy. The is the most authoritative and up-to-date introduction to heraldry available. Covers origns of heraldry, the comosition arms, shields, crests, supporters, and their appearance. Tells how and why arms were, and still are, granted, and to whom. The evolution of arms as families grow and intermarry. This book covers the use of arms as decoration. Includes separate lchapters on Ameerican and continenttal heraldry. Includes nearly 150 color and black and white photographs and a speciall illlustrated glossary of heraldic terms.
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- Bookseller
- Dons Book Store (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8853
- Title
- The Oxford Guide to Heraldry
- Author
- Woodcock, Thomas; Robinson, John Martin
- Format/Binding
- Trade Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Second Printing
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0192852248
- ISBN 13
- 9780192852243
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- Oxford - New York
- Date Published
- 1990
- Size
- 7 1/2" X 9 1/2
- Keywords
- ART HERALDRY ARMS SYMBOLS SHIELDS CRESTS GENEALOGY FAMILIES ENGLAND
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