The British compendium; or, Rudiments of honour: Containing the origin of the Scots, and succession of their kings for above 2000 years;
A pocket heraldic reference by Francis Nichols, printed in London by Hitch in 1741, listing Scottish kings and noble families for gentry, genealogists and officers of arms. The 136 copperplate cuts show coronet-topped shields with mantling, held by lion, griffin and human supporters above motto ribbons — usable as crests, frames, cartouches and small emblem devices.
