Lot n° 865

NARES, Edward Heraldic anomalies. 1824London,G. and W.B. Whittaker,2 vol., 8vo, cont. red shagreen, gilt stamped coat-of-armes of Pavé de Vendeuvre, inside dentelles. Good copy.

Estimation : 100 / 200
Adjudication : 120 €
Description
2nd ed. of these entertaining, historically well informed meditations on the quirks and peculiarities of heraldic issues such as the niceties of the usage of "Lady" before and after marriage, the symbolism and history of wigs, and the nature of academic titles by E. Nares (1762-1841) English historian and theologian. 
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