Discover a historical mosaic of families, arms, and inscriptions from early modern England. This volume presents authentic transcriptions and notes on grants of arms, heraldic crests, and monumental inscriptions, offering a window into genealogical research and medieval to early modern patronage networks. The content is practical for researchers, collectors, and readers curious about family history, heraldry, and local inscriptions.
- Learn how monarchs and heralds formalized family arms and crests in official records.
- Explore real inscriptions and monuments that document lives across generations.
- See how pedigrees, officer titles, and marital connections shape lineage tracking.
- Find named families, places, and dates that anchor historical research in a tangible way.
Ideal for readers of genealogy, heraldry, and local history, and useful as a reference for researchers tracing English families and their symbols.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is unique, an enthralling read containing a trove of information for anyone interested in the practice of heraldry. The author presents 100 entries of heraldic grants of arms, crests, badges, and supporters throughout English history issued by the various kings of arms and officers of the College of Arms in London. Beginning with Edward III in the early 14th century, these grants from various sources are illuminated with high-quality images of the original documents, and also illustrations drawn by the author bringing the detailed descriptions to life. This book will be an invaluable source for family and local historians as well as those with an interest in the history of heraldry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333835255_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333835255
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333835255
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)