[Rarebooks] FS: Waterhous' work on heraldry. London: 1660

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Waterhous, Edward. A DISCOURSE AND DEFENCE OF ARMS AND ARMORY, Shewing the 
Natures and Rises of Arms and Honour in England, from the Camp, the Court, the 
City: Under the Two Later of Which, Are Contained Universities and Inns of 
Court. London: Printed by T. R. for Samuel Mearne. 1660. Sm. 8vo. (6),232pp. 
Engraved heraldic frontispiece. Nicely rebound (circa 1920) in speckled calf, gilt 
decorated spine & dentelles. A.e.g. Pinhole burn in frontis. Title & text 
closely trimmed, affecting a few letters of the marginal notations, otherwise 
fine.                         $750.00 (trade discount allowed)
Wing W1044.