Isbn: 9780862882792 - heraldry (6 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Not Indicated. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Not Indicated. With dust jacket. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a near-fine, very slightly edge-nicked and dust-dulled dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Physical description; 160 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm. Subject; Heraldry. 2 Kg. …

First Edition. Very good copy in illustrated boards, in a very good, if slightly edge-nicked and dust-toned dust-wrapper, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Physical description: 160 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.), facsims., coats of arms, geneal. tables ; 31 cm. Subjects: Heraldry; British aristocracy; British families. 1 Kg. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Hardcover. English. See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Incorporating some stunning illustrations, many of which have never before been published, Heraldry explores the history, symbolism, and artistry of the heraldic system, providing an invaluable introduction to this fascinating subject. The origins of heraldry date back to twelfth-century Europe, and the authors, both of whom are Officers of Arms, draw upon their expertise to trace the history of the use of heraldry, from the pageantry of the medieval tournament to its use today by corporations and individuals worldwide. Over the centuries, heraldic decoration has evolved to become a precise art, governed by its own rules and methods using its own language. Simple geometric shapes decorated the early shields, but later changes became increasingly intricate, displaying a veritable menagerie of fantastic beasts, birds, and flora, as well as embellishments such as supporters, helms, and crests. The development of the role of the heralds themselves has also reflected the changing times. Initially just recorders of coats.…