Edinburgh: Thomas C. Jack, 1870. A scarce artistic look into the designs behind the crests of British Coats of Arms, illustrated lavishly throughout. A scarce work. An extensive study into British heraldry, looking at coats of arms and the common images portrayed in crests. Illustrated with a vignette title page, 80 plates and appears to be complete. Compiled by Frederick Knight and J. Rumley. Undated, dated from copies held in National Institutions. Spine has started to deteriorate. Internally, foxed as per photos, with scattered marks & stains. At the rear is a detailed index of Nobility with reference to the plates. When closed the large book measures 32.5cms x 26cms.