• The Oxford Guide to Heraldry - (Book - Amazon.com) : This lavishly illustrated guide to the history and significance of heraldic symbols has been written by Officers of Arms with full access to the records and manuscript collection of the College of Arms, the heraldic authority for the UK. It provides an introduction to the subject of heraldry, and an authoritative record for experts.
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• An Index to the Pedigrees and Arms Contained in the Heralds' Visitations and Other Genealogical Manuscripts in the British Museum - (Book - Genealogical.com) : Since the Heralds' Visitations are unindexed, Mr. Sims set about, in this work, to index all the names of persons having pedigrees and coats of arms in the principal manuscripts in the British Museum. The arrangement is alphabetical by county and thereunder alphabetical by surname, with persons of the same surname being distinguished from each other by reference to place of residence. References are given after each name to the exact number of the manuscript wherein the pedigrees and coats of arms are contained. -

• An Introduction to Heraldry - (Book - Amazon.com) : Classic work, enhanced with 165 illustrations, explains the origins of heraldry, defines its terms and apparatus, and demonstrates how individuals and families arranged and distinguished their coats of arms. Includes a useful section on heraldic nomenclature.
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• Design Your Own Coat of Arms: Introduction to Heraldry - (Book - Amazon.com) : Design your own personal coat of arms. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions make it easy even for beginners to fashion emblems that reflect family origins, traits and accomplishments. Decorate plates, mugs and stationary or create wallhangings, sew-on patches, T-shirt decals, pin-on badges and much more.
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• English Heraldry (1908) - (Book - Amazon.co.uk) : This work, specially prepared for the use of students at an early period of their study of English heraldry, commends itself also to those inquirers who may desire to obtain some general information on the same subject, without having any intention to devote to heraldry much of their time or serious regard. This is a short essay elementary in its aim and character. Copiously illustrated with nearly 500 illustrations.
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• Full-Color Heraldic Designs CD-ROM and Book - (Amazon.com) : This splendid collection contains over 250 authentic coats of arms of royal families, institutions, guilds, towns, and cities. Depicted are lions, eagles, unicorns, dragons and antelope, turreted castles, crowns, fleurs de lis, and other devices. Striking, permission-free images for artists, illustrators, designers, and home computers users for use in a host of graphic and craft projects.
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• Heraldic Crests : A Pictorial Archive of 4,424 Designs for Artists and Craftspeople (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) - (Book - Amazon.com) : Magnificent depictions of lions, tigers, wreaths, falcons, rosettes, human figures, mythical creatures, and much more. Superb source of royalty-free images.
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• Heraldic Design : A Handbook for Students - (Book - Genealogical.com) : This is a skillfully written book that describes the basic rules and grammar of heraldry observed in designing a heraldic device. As it is quite impossible for the genealogist to interpret a blazon or to design a coat of arms without full mastery of heraldic rules and grammar, this book provides all the information necessary for the prosecution of either task. -

• Heraldic Designs for Artists and Craftspeople - (Book - Amazon.com) : Over 1,400 heraldic designs depicting shields, coats-of-arms, seals, logos, flags, insignia, scrolls, mottoes and many other motifs will add a touch of medieval flair or aristocratic ambience to almost any graphic project. Use permission-free or as a source of design inspiration for an infinite number of print projects.
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• Heraldic Designs: Royalty-free Images of Coats-of-arms, Shields, Crests, Seals, Bookplates, And More -

  (Book - Amazon.com) : Thousands of wonderful motifs will inspire graphic artists, designers, modelers, re-enactors and others seeking to add aristocratic visual flair to a project and create logotype. This rich selection of royalty-free imagery was drawn from historic reference works created to instruct and inspire woodblock printers and engravers, as well as families and institutions seeking to create their own family mottoes. This book is also available from Amazon.co.uk (United Kingdom) and Amazon.ca (Canada). Click on links for details.

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• Heraldry : A Pictorial Archive for Artists and Designers - (Book - Amazon.com) : Copyright-free treasury of 393 full-color, 654 black-and-white illustrations. Authentic heraldic arms, lions, eagles, dragons, shields, crests, windows, etc. Also, arms of cities and towns, arms of Edward the Black Prince, Milton, Maximilian I, others. Add aristocratic flair, noble bearing to almost any graphic project.
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• Heraldry Illustrated (1897) - (Book - Amazon.com) : Being a short account of the origin and history of heraldry and an explanation of its nature, with practical directions for drawing and painting coats of arms, to which is added glossary of the terms used in the science of heraldry. With over 700 Explanatory engravings. 30 pages of plates.
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• Heraldry Today - (Bookseller - Abebooks) : Search of browse the collection of this bookseller located in Ramsbury, WIL, United Kingdom. Order online. Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association. Specialists in heraldry, genealogy and associated subjects. -

• The Complete Book of Heraldry: An International History of Heraldry and Its Contemporary Uses - (Book - Amazon.com) : Accessible and contemporary in style, this book is a clear introduction to novices and contains much of interest to the expert. It is lavishly illustrated with newly commissioned art.
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