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BIBLIOTHECA HERALDICA MAGNAE BRITANNAE.
Moule, Thomas
An Analytical Catalogeu of Books on Genealogy, Heraldry, Nobility, Knighthood, & Ceremonies; with a list of Provincial visitations, pedigrees, collections of arms, and other manuscripts; and a supplement enumerating the principal foreign genealogical works.

- London : Printed for the author 1822 - tall thick 8vo. - library buckram. - (iii)-xxiv, 668 pages. - ISBN none / Order Nr. 107723 - Price: $ 100.00

First edition. (Besterman 2110; Lowndes 21624; Graesse IV, 617). Describes 811 works published between 1469 and 1821. Includes lengthy annotations on each entry as well as useful bibliographical descriptions that include size, pagination, plates, names of printers etc. Includes supplement and list of subscribers. Indexed. Ex library copy with markings including the library name perforated on the title page.

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