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Through the ages, as warfare and competitive rituals became more elaborate, heraldry evolved into an exact art and science. Used to denote accomplishments as well as the genealogies of outstanding individuals and families, these symbols survived the way of life that created them. This remarkably rich sourcebook of royalty-free designs describes the origins and ancient forms of heraldic devices, shields, and trademarks. Over 500 black-and-white drawings trace the history and meaning of the coat,
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- Author
- Hubert Allcock; OverDrive, Inc
- Publisher
- Dover Publications, Incorporated
- Published
- 2004
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780486429755
- Category
- art
- Subjects
- History, Genealogy & Family History, Design
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
Other editions & translations
- Heraldic Design: Its Origins, Ancient Forms and Modern Usage (Dover Pictorial Archive) by Allcock, Hubert (2004) Paperback (2012)
- Heraldic Design : Its Origins, Ancient Forms, and Modern Usage, Woth Over 500 Illustrations (2012)
- Heraldic Design: Its Origins, Ancient Forms and Modern Usage (Dover Pictorial Archive) by Allcock, Hubert (2004) Paperback (2004)
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