GUILLIM, JOHN
A Display of Heraldrie. Manifesting a more easie accesse to the knowledge thereof then hath beene hitherto published by any, through the benefit of method, whereinto it is now reduced by the industry of Joh. Guillim Purseuant of Armes London: Printed by William Hall for Ralph Mab, 1611. First edition, second issue (colophon dated 1610). Old panelled calf. 10 1/2 x 7 inches (27 x 17 cm); [14], 284 pp.; a^(4) b^(2) A-2N^(4) 2O^(2); with a woodcut title and numerous woodcut illustrations of coats of arms within the text. Neatly rebacked preserving spine label, minor marginal foxing, overall very good. John Thynne, Third Baron of Carteret de Hawnes, circular bookplate dated 1841 on front pastedown..

A comprehensive and detailed descriptions of hundreds of heraldic arms written by John Guillim (or Gwillim, 1565-1621), an officer of arms at the College of Arms, London. This work is foundational in English heraldic studies. ESTC S120346.