The manual of heraldry : being a concise description of the several terms used, and containing a dictionary of every designation in the science. Illustrated by four hundred engravings on wood (1800)
Adams, John, 1735-1826, former owner. BRL, Boston Public Library (John Adams Library) BRL · London : Arthur Hall, Virtue & Co. ... · leaf 15
or-ists distinguish severalpoints in the escutcheon in order to determine exactlythe position of the hearings or charges. They are de-noted in the annexed diagram^ by the first nine lettersof the alphabet ranged in the following manner: dexter chief,precise middle chief,sinister chief,honour… … Tinctures. By the term Tincture is meant that variable huewhich is given to shields and their bearings; they aredivided into colours and furs. The colours or metals used in emblazoning arms are— yellow, blue, purple, white, black, orange, red. green, murrey. VARIOUS SORTS OF ARMS. These colours are…
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