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Book: Good
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This authoritative two-volume reference on genealogy and heraldry presents the definitive principles of blazon and the rigorous classification of armorial bearings according to established European tradition. It details the complex technical language and symbolic governance of heraldic practice while providing a foundational text that instructs the reader on the history and application of legitimate coat armor.