Bøger af John Vinycomb

A review of the folk-lore of animals, mostly of a legendary or purely symbolic nature, particularly as appearing in English Heraldry. It's a gold-mine of lore about such fantastic beasts as the hydra, the basilisk, the phoenix, as well as angels, dragons, mermaids, sphynxes and so on. Vinycomb also covers heraldic versions of actual animals, such as the 'Tyger, ' and the Heraldic Pelican and Dolphin. Included are over a hundred illustrations of fantastic creatures

1906. Partial Contents: Notes on Animated Beings in Heraldic Art. Celestial Beings. Angels. Cherubim and Seraphim in Heraldry and Scripture. Emblems of the Four Evangelists. Chimerical Creatures of the Dragon and Serpent Kind. Dragon in Christian Art. The Hydra. The Wyvern, Cockatrice, Basilisk, Pegasus, Sphinx, Phoenix, Harpy, Martlet, Lynx, Leopard, Salamander, Ibex. Fictitious Creatures of the Sea: Poseidon, Neptune, Merman, Mermaid, Sirens, Dolphin, Sea Horse. Illustrated.

This is a review of the folk-lore of animals, mostly of a legendary or purely symbolic nature, particularly as appearing in English Heraldry. It's a gold-mine of lore about such fantastic beasts as the hydra, the basilisk, the phoenix, as well as angels, dragons, mermaids, sphynxes and so on. Vinycomb also covers heraldic versions of actual animals, such as the 'Tyger, ' and the Heraldic Pelican and Dolphin. Included are over a hundred illustrations of fantastic creatures. Overall, a delight for browsing

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On The Processes For The Production Of Ex Libris Bookplates is a book written by John Vinycomb and first published in 1894. The book is a comprehensive guide to the production of bookplates, also known as ex libris, which are decorative labels placed inside books to identify the owner. The book covers a variety of topics related to the production of bookplates, including the history of bookplates, the design and layout of bookplates, the materials used in their production, and the printing techniques used to produce them. Vinycomb also provides detailed instructions on the process of creating bookplates, including the use of engraving, etching, lithography, and other printing methods.The book is illustrated with numerous examples of bookplates, many of which were designed by Vinycomb himself. These examples showcase a wide range of styles and designs, from traditional heraldic designs to more modern and artistic styles.Overall, On The Processes For The Production Of Ex Libris Bookplates is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and production of bookplates. It provides a detailed and comprehensive guide to the techniques and materials used in their production, and is sure to be of interest to collectors, designers, and historians alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.