The Book of Family Crests

The Book of Family Crests

Author: Elven, John Peter

Year: 1847

Essay on the Origin of Arms in General — The Crest — The Wreath — Mottos 1-99 Dictionary of Mottos borne by the Nobility and Gentry, Public Companies, Cities, &c.; with English translations, and occasional Votes and Illustrations 99—149 Appendix to ditto 149—148 Crowns and Coronets of the several Degrees of Nobility 149—149 A Description of Birds, Beast, &c. used in Armorial Bearings 149—189 Glossary of Terms used in the Blazonry of Crests 184—176 Index of Subjects of Crests, with References to the Plates 177—180 The Plates conclude the Volume, and are numbered 1 to 108. VOL. II. Dictionary of Bearers' Names, with their Titles, Mottos, and a correct Blazonry of their Crests 1—915 First Appendix, being additions and corrections 517—998 Second Appendix ditto 937—948 REFERENCES TO PLATES IN VOL. I. Plate illustration of Terms to face page 164 Plates of Crests, (numbered from 1 to 108) to follow page 180 Digitized by Google.