The Banner Displayed Or An Abridgment Of Guillim: Being A Complete System Of Heraldry, In All Its Parts (1726)

By Samuel Kent

Book Overview

The Banner Displayed is a book written by Samuel Kent in 1726. It is an abridgment of Guillim, a comprehensive guide to heraldry. The book covers all aspects of heraldry, including the history and principles of the art, the language of heraldry, and the use of heraldry in coats of arms, banners, and other forms of display. The book is organized into chapters that cover specific topics, such as the rules of blazonry, the symbolism of different colors and animals, and the use of heraldry in different countries and cultures. The Banner Displayed is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history and practice of heraldry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120029775
• ISBN13: 9781120029775
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 580 Pages
• Weight: 1.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"