A Dictionary of heraldry

This dictionary is a reference guide to the heraldic arts. Illustrated with color reproductions and specially commissioned drawings by heraldic artists John Ferguson, Andrew Jamieson, and Anthony Wood, it covers every aspect of historic and modern heraldry--more than 1,000 entries. Described in detail are unusual heraldic beasts such as the magnificent griffin; the delicate marlett, a small bird with no feet; and the alphyn, a stocky tiger with...