The British compendium: . or, rudiments of honour. Vol.I. In two parts. Containing, the genealogies of all the nobility of England, ... Also, their coronation robes, ... arms, crests, ... To which is added, the institution ... of knighthood, ...
Francis Nichols (18th century)
Category
Books
Date
1731
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Ham House, Surrey
NT 3113601
Summary
Bibliographic description
2 pts. ([6],540,[4];[2],409,[7]p.),plates . ill.., coats of arms . 16mo.. Not indigenous. Provenance: Bequeathed to the National Trust by Norman Norris (1917-1991). Inscribed on v.1 pastedown in Norris's hand: Lamer Park. H. [i.e. Hodgson's] 13/2 48 Lot 455 10/-. [Lamer Park, Hertfordshire, home of the Cherry family].. Binding: Eighteenth-century full calf over boards; gilt fillets; red spine labels, mostly torn away from v. 1; sewn on four raised bands.
Makers and roles
Francis Nichols (18th century)