Heraldic Marylandiana: a Compilation of Maryland Armorial Families Which Used Coats of arms in the Colonial and Early Post-Revolutionary Periods, Proved by Original Documents and Other Authentic Sources
Washington, DC: Published by the author, 1968. Limited edition, #316 of 400 copies. Black & white and color plates of armorial crests. Original cloth. Octavo. viii, 188 pages. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Front panel of jacket has two closed 3/4" tears--one at joint fold and the other at fore edge fold. Some mild surface soil and other touches of edge wear. Overall a bright and attractive copy of this uncommon book.
A thoroughly researched reference on the usage, meaning, and lineage associated with various seals, shields, and coats of arms of Maryland gentry. Arranged alphabetically by family name with comments about each family, description of the coat of arms where available, and applicable references to original sources. There are four color plates and several black and white illustrations of arms as well.
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