Ending Aug 15, 2023 10:11 EST

Rare Books, Autographs & Maps

 
  Lot 12
 

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GUILLIM, JOHN A Display of Heraldrie...

GUILLIM, JOHN
A Display of Heraldrie. Manifesting a more easie accesse to the knowledge thereof then hath beene hitherto published by any, through the benefit of method, whereinto it is now reduced by the industry of Joh. Guillim Purseuant of Armes
London: Printed by William Hall for Ralph Mab, 1611. First edition, second issue (colophon dated 1610). Old panelled calf. 10 1/2 x 7 inches (27 x 17 cm); [14], 284 pp.; a^(4) b^(2) A-2N^(4) 2O^(2); with a woodcut title and numerous woodcut illustrations of coats of arms within the text. Neatly rebacked preserving spine label, minor marginal foxing, overall very good. John Thynne, Third Baron of Carteret de Hawnes, circular bookplate dated 1841 on front pastedown..

A comprehensive and detailed descriptions of hundreds of heraldic arms written by John Guillim (or Gwillim, 1565-1621), an officer of arms at the College of Arms, London. This work is foundational in English heraldic studies. ESTC S120346.

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GUILLIM, JOHN
A Display of Heraldrie. Manifesting a more easie accesse to the knowledge thereof then hath beene hitherto published by any, through the benefit of method, whereinto it is now reduced by the industry of Joh. Guillim Purseuant of Armes
London: Printed by William Hall for Ralph Mab, 1611. First edition, second issue (colophon dated 1610). Old panelled calf. 10 1/2 x 7 inches (27 x 17 cm); [14], 284 pp.; a^(4) b^(2) A-2N^(4) 2O^(2); with a woodcut title and numerous woodcut illustrations of coats of arms within the text. Neatly rebacked preserving spine label, minor marginal foxing, overall very good. John Thynne, Third Baron of Carteret de Hawnes, circular bookplate dated 1841 on front pastedown..

A comprehensive and detailed descriptions of hundreds of heraldic arms written by John Guillim (or Gwillim, 1565-1621), an officer of arms at the College of Arms, London. This work is foundational in English heraldic studies. ESTC S120346.

Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, ending Aug 15, 2023

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NEW YORK, NY -- Doyle held a successful auction of Rare Books, Autographs & Maps on August 15, 2023. Offered was a summer miscellany of sporting material, Americana, fine bindings, literature, autographs, maps and more!
 

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