Georgel - Historical And Genealogical Armorial Of The Families Of Lorraine. 1882, Period Hardback.

GEORGEL (Alcide) - Historical and genealogical armorial of the families of Lorraine titled or confirmed in their titles in the 19th century, containing the imperial and royal titles, the hereditary peers, the majorats, as well as the generals, the prefects, the bishops who commanded or administered this province. Elboeuf, Chez l’auteur, 1882; in-folio, VIII, 718 pp., 1 ff., half brown calfskin binding, spine with 5 raised bands, title label in red morocco, preserved vellum cover. Beautiful copy of this great classic of Lorraine genealogy and heraldry. This text also includes a chronological extract of the legislation on titles, since 1806, a treatise on the composition of coats of arms under the Empire, a complete notice on the Arc de Triomphe de l'Étoile, an armorial of marshals and admirals of France in the 19th century and various historical documents concerning modern Lorraine. Book decorated with 300 escutcheons designed by the author and engraved by E. Deschamps as well as numerous fleurons, ends of lamps and chapter heads.