Author: CARTER, MATTHEW, (FL. 1660)
Title: The Orders of Knighthood in most places of Christendome, and in particular first of the Order of St. George in England [with] The Names of the several Houses and Innes of Court, Chancery, and other Hostels in in and about the City of London [from] Honor rediviuus [sic] or An analysis of honor and armory
Description: London: printed for Henry Herringman 1660 and are to be sould by Henry Herringman at the Ancker on the lowest side of the New-Exchange. [1660] 1660. 1st Edition in this form. Very good copy in a 19th century binding of gilt-blocked. leather-backed marble boards. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Corners sharp with an overall tight. bright and clean impression. Bookplate from the New England Historic Genealogical Society to front pastedown. ; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 0 pages; Description: pp. 177-251; 16.5cm. 2 consecutive sections extracted and bound from the 1660 publication: Honor rediviuus [sic] or An analysis of honor and armory. by Matt: Carter Esq. Probably originally produced for reference purposes. Spine title: Knighthood. Page 175 bound at end. possibly for binding. Subjects: Orders of knighthood and chivalry -- England -- Early works to 1800. Heraldry -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800. Nobility -- Great Britain -- Early works to 1800. Contents: 'The Orders of Knighthood. ' includes sections on: Knights of St. Andrew in Scotland - Of the Golden Fleece in the Empire - The severall Orders of Knighthood in France - Of Military Orders in Spain ; 'The Names of the several Houses and Innes of Court. ' includes sections on: Lincolns Inne - Grays Inne - Thavies Inne - Furnivals Inne - Bernards Inne - Staple Inne. by Matt Carter Esq.Weight in Kg appr.:

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