Title: A Complete Body of Heraldry: containing an historical enquiry into the origins of armories and the rise and progress of heraldry... Author: Edmondson, Joseph Place: London Publisher: For the Author by T. Spilsbury Date: 1780 Description: 2 volumes. Frontispiece and 24 copperplate engravings. (Folio) 18x11, old half calf and marbled boards. First Edition. "Joseph Edmondson, (d. 1786), herald and genealogist, was originally apprenticed to a barber, but afterwards became a coach-painter, and being much employed in emblazoning coat-armour on carriages was led to the study of heraldry and genealogy. He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and in March 1764 was created Mowbray herald extraordinary. This appointment in the College of Arms did not prevent him from continuing the coach-painting business, which he carried on successfully for many years." - DNB. Lot Amendments Condition: Covers detached, or nearly so, and well worn, evidence of attempts at repair; light foxing; one plate with a single emblem excised from image; else good. Item number: 194113
Title: A Complete Body of Heraldry: containing an historical enquiry into the origins of armories and the rise and progress of heraldry... Author: Edmondson, Joseph Place: London Publisher: For the Author by T. Spilsbury Date: 1780 Description: 2 volumes. Frontispiece and 24 copperplate engravings. (Folio) 18x11, old half calf and marbled boards. First Edition. "Joseph Edmondson, (d. 1786), herald and genealogist, was originally apprenticed to a barber, but afterwards became a coach-painter, and being much employed in emblazoning coat-armour on carriages was led to the study of heraldry and genealogy. He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and in March 1764 was created Mowbray herald extraordinary. This appointment in the College of Arms did not prevent him from continuing the coach-painting business, which he carried on successfully for many years." - DNB. Lot Amendments Condition: Covers detached, or nearly so, and well worn, evidence of attempts at repair; light foxing; one plate with a single emblem excised from image; else good. Item number: 194113
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