An essay on the ancient and modern use of armories; shewing, their origin, definition, and division of them into their several species. The Method of Composing them, and Marshalling many Coats together in one Shield. Illustrated by many examples and Sculptures of the Armorial Ensigns of Noble Families in this and other Nations. To which is added, an index explaining the Terms of Blazon made use of in this essay. By Alexander Nisbet Gent.

  • Nisbet, Alexander, 1657-1725.
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M.DCCXVIII. [1718]
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Edinburgh : printed by William Adams Junior, for Mr. James Mackeuen, and sold at his Shop opposite to the Cross-Well, Anno Dom, M.DCCXVIII. [1718]

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vii,[7],224,[16]p.,plates ; 40.

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ESTC N3358

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Electronic reproduction. Farmington Hills, Mich. : Thomson Gale, 2003. (Eighteenth century collections online). Available via the World Wide Web. Access limited by licensing agreements.

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