The Elements of Heraldry by Mr. Porny. Published by T. Carnan and F. Newbery London. 1771. Full Leather boards. Second edition revised. The elements of heraldry, containing a clear definition, and concise historical account of that ancient, useful, and entertaining science. The Origin and divers kinds of Coats-of-Arms, with their essential and integral Parts considered separately. The several sorts of Escutcheons, Tinctures, Charges, and Ornaments used for Coats-of-Arms. The Marks whereby Bearers of the same Coat-of-Arms are distinguished from each other, &c. &c. Embellished With several fine. Cuts, and twenty-four Copper-Plates, containing above five hundred different Examples of Escutcheons, Arms, &c. And interspersed with the natural History, and allegorical signification of the several Species of Birds, Beasts, Fishes, Vegetables, &c. comprised in this Treatise. Includes 24 copper plates containing 500 different examples of escutcheons, arms, chevrons, etc. 254 pages plus a complete dictionary of terms. Front board loose, back board detached. Pen note inside the front board from a previous owner. Some discoloration around the edges of the boards. The internal pages remain quite clean. Paper tag residue on the front cover.