This book covers all aspects of heraldry: how a crest is granted, the uses of heraldry in architecture, the symbolism behind the elements in a coat of arms, a complete glossary of heraldic terms, plus examples of purely American coat of arms. This is a reprint of the classic 1895 edition. "Of the few American works on Heraldry, Zieber is far superior in scope and execution to all others. In its 427 pages there are no fewer than 950 coats-of-arms and illustrations. Essential for all libraries with a good reference collection ...
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This book covers all aspects of heraldry: how a crest is granted, the uses of heraldry in architecture, the symbolism behind the elements in a coat of arms, a complete glossary of heraldic terms, plus examples of purely American coat of arms. This is a reprint of the classic 1895 edition. "Of the few American works on Heraldry, Zieber is far superior in scope and execution to all others. In its 427 pages there are no fewer than 950 coats-of-arms and illustrations. Essential for all libraries with a good reference collection."
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Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Very Good in Very Good- jacket. Book. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. A facsimile reprint of the 1895 edition; a classic survey of American Coats of Arms and Insignia. Blue boards, gray spine with gold-color lettering, 427 pp., 952 illustrations, illustrated jacket. Minimal wear, no names or gift notes, clean text, tight binding. Jacket has a faint crease and a tiny tear mended with tape on the inside front panel; nice condition overall.
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Very Good. 427p. A large hardcover book bound in 1/4 grey cloth, lacking the dustjacket. Small scuff on front cover where a price sticker was peeled off. Owner's stamps on endpapers; otherwise clean and tight. Reprint of the 1895 edition. Illustrated with lots of coats of arms, badges, and seals. Measures approx. 11.2" x 8.7"
