Peeps at Heraldry

A concise, illustrated primer that introduces the language and grammar of heraldry, explaining shield shapes, tinctures, divisions, and the rules of blazoning. It surveys common charges—both animal and inanimate—then treats quartering, marshalling, and the arrangement of multiple coats, and concludes with pennons, banners, and standards. The text combines clear explanations of symbolic meanings with numerous examples, full-page colour plates, and line drawings to teach readers how to read and compose armorial bearings and to follow the conventions that govern heraldic design.