The elements of heraldry
Subtitle: 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 whereby 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 : embellished with several fine cuts, and twenty-four copper-plates, containing above five hundred different 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: by Mr. Porny ... --
Contributors: Stone, Robert K. (bookplate)
Edition: The fourth edition, corrected. --
Publisher: Printed for Thomas Carnan ...
Published: 1787
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 284
Subjects: Heraldry
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.

With MS. notes tipped on p. 130 and 145.

With the bookplate of Rob't K. Stone.