The peerage of England : containing a genealogical and historical account of all the peers of England ... : collected from records, old wills, authentick manuscripts, our most approv'd historians, and other authorities
Arthur Collins's genealogical reference to the English peerage, printed in London in 1735 for antiquaries, lawyers and heralds tracing noble descent. The plates are engraved armorial achievements: hatched and patterned shields under coronets, flanked by rearing lions, unicorns, griffins and winged horses, topped by crested helms with acanthus mantling and motto ribbons below, usable as crests, supporters and scrollwork.
