Description
Charles Boutell’s English Heraldry is the definitive, comprehensive handbook for students and enthusiasts of the noble science of arms. This thoroughly illustrated guide explores the history, principles, and practical grammar of English heraldry. It meticulously details the composition of coats-of-arms, including blazonry, tinctures, ordinaries, charges, cadency, crests, and badges. The 1899 Sixth Edition serves as both an essential introduction and a detailed reference on historical and royal insignia, aimed at reviving the tradition for contemporary use.




