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J. Edmondson A Complete Body of Heraldry

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Title: A Complete Body of Heraldry: containing an historical enquiry into the origins of armories and the rise and progress of heraldry...
Author: Edmondson, Joseph
Description: 2 volumes. Frontispiece and 24 copperplate engravings. (Folio) 18x11, old half calf and marbled boards. First Edition."Joseph Edmondson, (d. 1786), herald and genealogist, was originally apprenticed to a barber, but afterwards became a coach-painter, and being much employed in emblazoning coat-armour on carriages was led to the study of heraldry and genealogy. He was elected a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, and in March 1764 was created Mowbray herald extraordinary. This appointment in the College of Arms did not prevent him from continuing the coach-painting business, which he carried on successfully for many years." - DNB.
Heading: (Heraldry)Place Published: London
Publisher: For the Author by T. Spilsbury
Date Published: 1780