A visitation of the seats and arms of the noblemen and gentlemen of Great Britain
A heraldic and topographical survey of British noble and gentry families, compiled by Sir Bernard Burke and published by Colburn in London in 1852 for armigerous families and genealogists. Engraved plates group shields in rows, each with crest, mantling and motto ribbon, drawn in dense hatching and line fill that supplies ready-made charges, quarterings, supporters and banner shapes.
