The Banner Displayed, also known as An Abridgment of Guillim, is a comprehensive guide to the art of Heraldry. Written by John Guillim in 1728, this book provides a complete system of heraldry, covering all its parts with proper cuts and tables. It is an abridged version of Guillim's earlier work, A Display of Heraldry, and is considered one of the most important works on the subject. The book includes detailed descriptions of coats of arms, crests, and other heraldic devices, as well as instructions for their use and display. The cuts and tables included in the book provide visual aids to help readers understand the complex rules and conventions of heraldry. The Banner Displayed is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of heraldry, and remains a valuable reference work today.In Two Volumes.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.
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