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.

People / Organizations

• Alexander Nisbet (Author)
• William Adams ("printed by")

Imprint

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]

Publication year

1718-1718

ESTC No.

N3358

Grub Street ID

22052

Description

vii,[7],224,[16]p.,plates ; 4⁰

Uncontrolled note

ESTC N/A queried 12/94 on pagination (E report in drawer). L copy agrees with ESTC/NA