A richly illustrated album of Polish and Lithuanian coats of arms, presenting the heraldic traditions, symbols and noble heritage of the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Coats of Arms of the Polish & Lithuanian Nobility

Heraldic Traditions & Full-Colour Emblems of the Commonwealth

This beautifully illustrated publication presents a selection of coats of arms associated with the noble families of Poland and Lithuania, offering an accessible introduction to the heraldic traditions of the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth.

Compiled by Andrzej W. Dragowski, the book showcases numerous heraldic emblems reproduced in full colour, allowing readers to explore the remarkable diversity of noble symbols used across centuries of Polish and Lithuanian history. The volume serves both as a visual reference and as an introduction to one of the most distinctive heraldic systems in Europe.

Richly illustrated and easy to browse, the book will appeal to historians, genealogists, collectors, students of heraldry and anyone interested in noble families, coats of arms and the cultural heritage of Central and Eastern Europe.

The book covers:

• Polish noble coats of arms and regional heraldic traditions
• Lithuanian noble heraldry and historic family symbols
• Heraldic emblems of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth clans
• Full-colour reproductions of historical coats of arms
• Heraldic symbolism and identification of old noble lineages
• Historical and cultural heritage of Polish and Lithuanian gentry
• Excellent reference material for genealogy and family history research
• One of Europe's most unique and distinctive heraldic traditions

Details:

• Title: Herby szlachty polskiej i litewskiej (Coats of Arms of the Polish and Lithuanian Nobility)
• Author: Andrzej W. Dragowski
• Publisher: De Facto
• Language: Polish
• Year of publication: 2005
• Cover: Hardback, laminated
• Pages: 143 (22 pages of historical text and over 120 pages of full-colour heraldic plates)
• Dimensions: 17.5 × 24.5 cm
• Weight: 0.340 kg
• Illustrations: Numerous full-colour reproductions of coats of arms
• Subject: Heraldry, genealogy, noble families, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

Condition:

• Very good condition
• Pages are slightly age-toned.
• Pages are clean, complete and smooth throughout, with no visible signs of handling or use
• Binding remains firm and sound.

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