Histoire du Blason et Science des Armoiries
Tours: A. Mame et Cie, 1848. First edition. Leather Bound. 396pp. Octavo [22 cm] Brownish-purple leather, with six gilt stamped compartments on the spine, and elaborate ornamental gilt and blind stamping on the boards. Rubbing to the extremities. Spine sunned. Contemporary owner's name on the verso of the half title. French school's presentation label awarding the book to a deserving student mounted on the front pastedown. Stitching visible in the inside margins, however the book is still very solid. Text in French. Item #68372
The History of the Blazon and the Science of Coat of Arms. A classic on the subject. With a dictionary of Heraldry at the rear.
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