Shelfmark
Ib2.4.12
Additional shelfmark
Ib2.4.13
Author
Porny Mr.
Title
The elements of heraldry, containing the definition, origin, and historical account of that ancient, useful, and entertaining science. The divers sorts of coats-of-arms in use; with their essential and integral parts displayed separately. The several marks by which bearers of the same coat-of-arms are distinguished from each other. The different kinds of tinctures, lines, figures, charges, and ornaments used for coats-of-arms. The laws of heraldry; practical directions for marshalling coats-of-arms; and the order of precedence. The hatchments so clearly described, that the branch and title, the deceased was of, may be readily known. Illustrated with several cuts, and twenty-four copper-plates, containing above five hundred examples of escutcheons, arms, &c. and interspersed with the natural history and allegorical signification of the several species of birds, beasts, fishes, vegetables, &c. comprised in this treatise. To which is annexed, a dictionary of the technical terms made use of in heraldry. &c. By M. A. Porny, French Master at Eton College.
Edition
The fifth edition, with considerable alterations and additions.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for G. G. and J. Robinson, W. Goldsmith, J. Scatcherd, W. Beat, and G. and T. Wilkie, 1795.
Physical description
xxiv, 278, [82] p., plates ; 21 cm. (8vo)
Note
Mr. Porny (Mark Anthony) = Antoine Pyron du Martre.
Note
With a half-title.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T94010
Provenance
[Ib2.4.12] Armorial bookplate of George Weare Braikenridge with a motto "Bello ac pace paratus".
Provenance
[Ib2.4.12] Typed letter from Harold Collier, Librarian at Swadlincote Central Library, to T. Lyon, Librarian of Eton College Library, dated 27th February 1956 inserted between front endpapers. In this letter Harold Collier offers "The elements of heraldry, fifth edition" to Eton College Library.
Provenance
[Ib2.4.13] Ms. inscription on Eton College bookplate: "The gift of Miss Helen ?Spire".
Provenance
[Ib2.4.13] Ms. inscription on front free endpaper: "R. Littler".
Binding
[Ib2.4.12] Late 18th - early 19th century mottled calf binding; gold tooled and blind tooled perimeter ornaments; gold tooled spine; marbled endpapers; endbands.
Binding
[Ib2.4.13] Late 18th - early 19th century blue paper binding; single cord sewing supports; pages untrimmed.
Copy-specific note
[Ib2.4.12] Loose peice of paper with text: "With the compliments of the chief librarian Central Library Swadlincote" inserted between front endpapers.
Added entry--name
Braikenridge, George Weare, 1775 - 1856 former owner.
Added entry--name
Goldsmith, William, ? - -1795 bookseller.
Added entry--name
G. and T. Wilkie bookseller.
Identifier
B9771