The signification of most things that are born in heraldry, with the explanation of their natural qualities, and of those Persons that they ought properly to be born by. First, Of the Lion and its natural Qualities, and all other Beasts distinctly shewn; as also of Birds, of Fishes; and all Vegetables, as Trees, Flowers, &c. and Mechanical Instruments. Several sundry Ways of Blazon, as they ought to be used, and the Degrees of Persons. The natural Qualities and Colours of those Precious Stones that are mention'd in blazoning Coat-Armour. Of Helmets and Mitres, and the Reason why different. A Description of the several Degrees of the Nobility, both Lords Spiritual and Temporal. Also Emblems and Hieroglyphicks, and several Authors cited. By Aaron Crossly, Herald-Painter, Dublin.

  • Crossly, Aaron.
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MDCCXXIV. [1724]
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Dublin : printed by Thomas Hume, at the Custom-House-Printing-House, in Smock-Alley, MDCCXXIV. [1724]

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[8],86p. ; 20.

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ESTC T141097

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