Notitia Anglicana. Shewing, I. The atchievements of all the English nobility compleat (i.e.) their several quarterings or pretensions; being the arms of the most eminent families in Great Britain and Ireland: also their impalements, &c. as well as their paternal coats, crests, supporters, and mottos. II. Their several titles of honour, whether hereditary, or by great offices in the state: together with just and correct blasons of their said atchievements, and reasons for many of their particular bearings, &c. To which is added, by way of introduction, a concise essay, upon the nature rise, and intent of arms and armory. Shewing their progressive growth, in the practice of both the ancients and moderns; together with sufficient rules and observations, for attaining a perfect knowledge in the science. Curiously drawn and engrav'd by the ingenious Mr. Gardiner and other eminent masters

People / Organizations

• Andrew Johnston (Author)
• William Taylor ("printed for")

Imprint

London: printed for A. Johnston engraver in old Round Court in the Strand; J. Senex at the Globe, R. Gosling at the Middle Temple Gate, in Fleet-street; W. Taylor at the Ship in Pater-noster-Row; W. and J. Innys at the west end of St. Paul's, and J. Osborn at the Oxford Arms in Lombard Street, M.DCC.XXIV. [1724]

Publication year

1724

ESTC No.

T116069

Grub Street ID

167751

Description

2v.,plates : ill. ; 8°.

Note

Titlepage of the first volume in red and black

Imprint of v.2 varies: London: printed for A. Johnston engraver in old Round Court in the Strand; J. Senex at the Globe, T. Taylor against Serjeants-Inn, R. Gosling at the Middle Temple Gate, in Fleetstreet; W. Taylor at the Ship in Pater-noster-Row, W. and J. Innys at the west end of St. Paul's, and J. Osborn at the Oxford Arms in Lombard Street; J. Smith next the Fountain Tavern in the Strand, M.DCC.XXIV

Engraved dedication in both volumes signed: Andr. Johnston

With a list of subscribers in volume 1.