The British banner display'd: a complete system of heraldry. Wherein the Antiquity, Dignity and Use of Arms, In Regard to the Distinction, Honour, and Connexion of Families, are exhibited. Together with A copious Explanation of the different Atchievements, Shields, Escocheons, and Coat Armours of every Kind, in all the Degrees of Nobility, Gentry, &c. Also The proper Names and Terms used in this instructive and pleasing Science, alphabetically disposed. To which is added, A Catalogue of above a Thousand eminent Families, Foundations, Sees, Colleges, Corporations, Companies and Societies, whose respective Arms are made Examples of Bearing in these Volumes. The whole comprehending an accurate abridgment of the last edition of Guillim. Illustrated with copper plates. In two volumes. By Samuel Kent.

Date:

MDCCLV. [1755]