Bouton Victor, Di Crollalanza Goffredo - Lotto di Opere di Araldica Francese tutte in Prima Edizione - 1863

Victor Bouton. New Treatise on Heraldry. Paris Garnier, 1863. First Edition. Beautiful original edition of the renowned treatise on the Science of Heraldry by the well-known French writer and poet. The work describes the specific rules regarding colors, metals, furs, and the components used in creating coats of arms, as well as the order and terminology used in the art and science of heraldry, linking each rule and term to the coats of arms of the most important houses of Christendom. Full leather binding from the period. Illustrated with seven color depictions of coats of arms and approximately 400 in black and white. Includes a plate of noble houses and figures whose coats of arms are blazoned in this work. Dimensions 21x14 cm, pages XI, 482. Excellent condition.

By Goffredo Crollalanza. Les Animaux du Blason. Paris and Pisa Heraldic Journal, 1880. First Edition. Rare original edition of the captivating stories about animals depicted in the coats of arms of noble families, authored by the eminent Italian genealogist and heraldist. The work gathers tasty, spicy, amusing, or burlesque anecdotes, humorous sketches, and historical reminiscences about heraldic animals such as the eagle, elephant, leopard, bear, horse, and many others. Original softcover. Title printed on the cover. Engraved vignette on the cover and title page. Dimensions 19x13 cm, 230 pages, 2 unnumbered pages. Excellent condition.