Pyron du Martre on Heraldry 1795
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PORNY, M. A. (A. PYRON DU MARTRE). The Elements of Heraldry,... to which is annexed a Dictionary of the Technical Terms made use of in Heraldry, &c. 5th ed. London (printed for G.G. and J. Robinson and others) 1795.
8:o (about 220x137 mm.)(. (9), x-xxiv, (1)-278, (82, last page blank) pp. 24 engraved plates (all) and some illustrations in the text.
Later (late 19th century) brown half leather binding, sparsely gilt spine in six compartments, upper edge gilt, otherwise uncut. Half-title somewhat discoloured. Signature on first endpaper P.-E.-L. London 1996 (Per-Erik Lindahl), and one other. Bookplate of W. F. Irvine and Lars C. Stolt. .
This manual of the components of heraldic devices contains over 500 examples of escutcheons and arms, interspersed with the allegorical significance of several species of bird, fish, and beasts. Originally published in 1765.
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