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VINTAGE 1980 ‘An Outline of Heraldry in England and Scotland’ BOOKLET
Key Features:
Author: Robert Innes-Smith
Publisher: The Pilgrim Press Ltd., Derby 1980
Printed by: Wood Mitchell & Co. Ltd., Great Britain
Dimensions: 6 1/2 inches x 8 1/4 inches
Page Count: 24 pages
Foreword by: The Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal
Introduction by: J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms
Texts, notes, other details: Please refer to scanned images.
Discover the Timeless Beauty of Heraldry with ‘An Outline of Heraldry in England and Scotland’ (1980)
Step into a world where history, art, and tradition converge in the pages of this exquisite vintage booklet, ‘An Outline of Heraldry in England and Scotland’ by Robert Innes-Smith. Published in 1980 by The Pilgrim Press Ltd., this refined and meticulously crafted booklet offers a deep dive into the noble art of heraldry, a cornerstone of England and Scotland’s storied past.
This rare booklet is a treasure trove for historians, collectors, and connoisseurs of heraldry. Each page is adorned with vibrant coats of arms and detailed descriptions, weaving a narrative that honours the legacy of noble families and the historical significance of their symbols. The foreword by the Duke of Norfolk, Earl Marshal, and the insightful introduction by J.P. Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald of Arms, add depth and authority to this captivating publication.
A Collector’s Gem
For the discerning collector, this booklet represents more than just a historical account—it is a piece of art. The dimensions of 6 1/2 inches by 8 1/4 inches make it a compact yet rich addition to any collection. Printed with care by Wood Mitchell & Co. Ltd., each page exudes the quality and craftsmanship that collectors cherish. The vibrant illustrations and precise text invite you to explore the heraldic traditions that have shaped British history.
A Historian’s Delight
Historians will find ‘An Outline of Heraldry in England and Scotland’ to be an invaluable resource. The booklet offers a concise yet comprehensive overview of heraldic practices, providing context and clarity to the symbols that adorned the shields and banners of England and Scotland’s noble families. It serves as both a reference and a narrative, bringing to life the stories of bravery, lineage, and honour encapsulated in each coat of arms.
An Emotional Journey
For connoisseurs of heraldry, this booklet is an emotional journey through time. It captures the essence of an era where honour and lineage were proudly displayed through intricate designs and symbols. Each illustration, each note, is a testament to the enduring legacy of heraldry. The passion of Robert Innes-Smith, coupled with the authoritative voices of the Duke of Norfolk and J.P. Brooke-Little, makes this booklet a poignant and enriching read.
Owning ‘An Outline of Heraldry in England and Scotland’ is more than acquiring a piece of history; it’s about embracing the beauty and significance of heraldic art. This vintage booklet stands as a testament to the rich heritage of England and Scotland, offering historians, collectors, and enthusiasts a window into a world where every symbol tells a story. Dive into its pages and let the past unfold in all its colorful, storied splendour.
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from Sir David Lindsay of the Mount’s Register
from an illuminated MS
This is an example of punning or ‘canting’ arms
The heiress of George Bowes, of Streatlam Castle,
married John Lyon, 9th Earl of Strathmore.
Left: Compton of Newby Hall.
Centre: author’s arms with crest of an arm
‘vested in Innes tartan’
-the key being symbolic of the former hereditary offices
of Keeper of Kirkwall Castle and Constable of Orkney.
Right: Cavendish of Holker Hall
including the famous peacock crest of the Manners family.
Right: Arms of John Churchill,
1st Duke of Marlborough
as a Prince of the Holy Roman Empire
Left: Arms of the Duke of Bedford,
head of the Russell family.
Right: Arms of the Duke of Devonshire,
head of the Cavendish family.
Above Right: The lilies and lions in the arms of the Marquess of Hertford
allude to the royal connexions of the Seymours in Tudor times
Above Centre: Arms of the Marquess of Cholmondeley,
Lord Great Chamberlain of England
Bottom: Arms of Robert Cecil, 5th Marquess of Salisbury, K.G
Above Right: Standard of Sir Henry de Stafford (c. 1475)
Azure, a bend or –
and (above) the golden garb or wheatsheaf of Grosvenor
taken from Gwillim’s ‘Display of Heraldry’.
Earls of Devon
are quartered with the lion azure of the Redvers family,
earlier holders of the title.
Middle: Arms of the extinct Earls of Berkeley
Left: Arms of the Earls of Warwick
Earl of Harewood
Above Right: Arms of the late and last Earl Manvers.
The earldom became extinct in 1955.
Left: Arundell- Monckton, Viscount Galway
Right: Curzon of Kedleston, Viscount Scarsdale
on the steps of the College;
Mr. A.C.Cole, now Garter King of Arms,
Mr. J.P Brooke-Little, Richmond Herald,
Major Francis Jones, Wales Herald Extraordinary
and Dr. Conrad Swan, York Herald.
Above Right: Sir Peter Lely’s drawing of a herald
at the time of Charles II
showing the famous Bilthfield goats
Above Middle: Arms of Lord Braye,
quartering Verney and Cave
Above Right: The Arms of Lord Cobbold,
of Knebworth in Hertfordshire
Bottom: Arms of Lord Barnard
Bt., matriculated in Lyon Court 12 January 1822.
Sir Walter’s complete achievement contains supporters
as well as crest and motto.
Right corner: Sitwell, baronet of Renishaw (left)
and the arms of the extinct baronetcy of Harpur-Crewe
Bottom Left to Right:
Burdett: Azure, two bars or each charged with three martlets gules
Howard: Gules, on a bend indented argent
between six crosses botonnee fitchee or,
three scallops azure
Hunloke: Azure, a fesse or between three tigers’ heads
erased of the same, langued gules
Woodruffe: Argent a chevron gules between three crosses pattee fitchee
showing crest, mantling, helmet, coronet, supporters,
quartered shield of arms and motto.
Bottom Right: Badge of the Percys
and portcullis badge of Henry Vii
Bt. impaling those of his wife Maria Murray
Arms of the late Lrd Lyon:
official arms of Lyon (dexter) impaling personal arms
Right: An artistic and imaginative design for the arms of a gentleman.
The shield displays the three trippant stags of the Greens.
Drury-Lowe of Locko Park
Fownes-Luttrell of Dunster Castle
Wickham-Boynton of Burton Agnes
Bottom Left to Right: Cartwright formerly of Aynhoe, Northamptonshire
Bromley-Davenport of Capesthorne Hall, Cheshire
Myddleton of Chirk Castle, Wales
Washington, formerly of Sulgrave Manor, Northamptonshire
Mundy of Markeaton
Roper of Forde Abbey, Dorset
Arms of Somerset de Chair Esq.,
of St. Osyth’s Priory, Essex,
charged with a crescent denoting a second son
displays the treasured lion of the Kings of Scots
Right: Seal of Mary Queen of Scots
The Royal Arms as used on Her Majesty’s Great Seal for Scotland
Some historic Scottish coats- Stewart, Lindsay, Douglas and Hay
The Rt. Hon. Sir James Monteith Grant, K.C.V.O., M.A, LL.B.,
W.S. Lord Lyon King of Arms
The Duke of Buccleuch’s banner –
the Royal Arms of Charles II
(with baton sinister denoting illegitimate descent),
quartering Campbell of Argyll,
Douglas of Drumlanrig and Montagu, Monthermer, Churchill and Brudenell.
On an inescutcheon: Scott of Buccleuch
The Duke of Atholl’s arms
showing quarterings of Atholl, Stewart, Stanley, the Kingdom of Man
and an inescutcheon of Murray
and the Marquisate of Tullibardine
Sir Iain Moncreiffe
of that Ilk, Bt. Albany Herald
Guy David, 10th Duke of Roxburghe,
11th Baronet and 30th Chief of Clan Innes
MacCailean Mor, 12th Duke of Argyll
and Chief of the great Clan Campbell
The Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne –
Lyon quartering Bowes with an inescutcheon
representing the earldom of Kinghorne
Arms of the Hope family
as borne by the Marquess of Linlithgow.
The crest is an impossible’ one and not good heraldry
An example of how the arms of women are displayed on a ‘lozenge’.
These are of the late Countess of Seafield,
a peeress in her own right
Rugby School
Durham University
City of Derby
Manchester Corporation
Arms of Pluscarden
RIGHT: Arms of Sir Bernard Burke
in his capacity of Ulster King of Arms
reproduced in ‘A European Armorial
published by Heraldry Today