The Bearing of Coat-Armour by Ladies: A guide to the bearing of arms by Ladies of all ranks, whether maid, wife, or widow, in England, Scotland, & Ireland
- Publisher : John Murray
- Illustrations : col frontis, b/w illus, 11 plates
Description:
The first monograph 'to deal exclusively with the heraldry of women entitles to bear arms'. Chapters include: The Origin of Armory; The Meaning of Armorial Bearings; The Component Parts of an Achievement; The Grammar of Armory; Ancient Examples of the Armorial Bearings of a Lady; Meaning of Heiress and Coheiress; Modern Rules for the Bearing of Arms…; The Uses and Applications of Armory; Heraldry as an Art; The Right to Bear Arms.
Condition
8vo, orig cloth. Vg in torn d/w (with loss), in archival protective sleeve; some light marginal foxing. Owner's book plate.