Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Fairbairn s crests of the families of great britain and ireland, and their kindred in other lands, volumes 1 2 james fairbairn, laurence butters heraldic pub. The crest which appears above the shield in most arms often tells its own story about events in the familys history and is worth paying attention to. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Jack, 1905, by james fairbairn page images at hathitrust. Oct 27, 2016 fairbairn book of crests family name bower the ancient arms german pic to go with it is in green. Large quarto, bright blue cloth with attractive gilt stamping. Fairbairns book of crests of the families of great britain and ireland, volume 1. Not sure this book was even published in 1905 like the vol 1 it is linked to. Fairbairn book of crests family name bower the ancient.
A book of family crests and surnames which was printed in 1905 and is available to read online or download. Fairbairns crests by james fairbairn, donald fairbairn. The book is divided into three parts, the first being mostly theoretical, the second one clinical, and the third one concerning more general problems. Book of crests of the families of great britain ireland. Fairbairn s book of crests of the families of great britain and ireland. And heraldic history of the landed gentry of great britain & ireland volume 2. Fairbairn s crests of the families of great britain and ireland by james fairbairn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Fairbairn was a name given to a person with attractive, youthful looks, or someone who was noted as having been a beautiful child. The downloadable book is titled fairbairns crests of the families of great. The pdf file of the book has a title page that says. Volume two is 95 pages of mottos, motto on arms, translation of the motto, families using motto 3 pages of family names using the illustrated crests, and 229 full page plates, plus a dictionary of heraldic terms and subjects. Being a fourth edition, revised and enlarged, in two volumes 1905, t. Very good with a couple of smudge marks on endpaper.
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Volume 1 is an alphabetical index by family name to the crests illustrated in blackandwhite in volume 2. Fairbairns crests of the families of great britain and ireland vol 2 1905 leather bound. Fairbairn s books of crests of the families of great britain and ireland. Fairbairns book of crests of the families of great britain and ireland being a fourth edition, revised and enlarged, in two volumes, volume 1, edinburgh, 1905. Fairbairns book of crests of the families of great britain. Volume 2 also has notations front inner with the same set of signatures on the following page as vol 1. Fairbairns book of crests of the families of great britain and ireland vol 1. Us access only items below if any are from related and broader terms. Many persons of different names bear similar crests, and as many of the same name bear different ones. Fairbairns crests families great britain ireland abebooks. Fairbairns crests of the families of great britain and ireland.
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Fairbairns crests of the families of great britain and ireland, and their kindred in other lands. Arthur charles foxdavies, ed book condition used binding hardcover publisher jack, edinburgh. Fairbairn s book of crests of the families of great britain and ireland being a fourth edition revised and enlarged in two volumes 1905, only volume 2. Pdf from heraldry to genealogy from silverware researchgate. Fairbairn s book of crests of the families of great britain and ireland 1905 it was ok 2. Fairbairn s book of crests of the families of great britain and ireland by james fairbairn, 1905, t. The crest which appears above the shield in most arms often tells its own. Fairbairns book of crests of the families of great britain and ireland. Apr, 2010 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Edward wilson of nether levens 15571653 and his kin.
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