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Title: "A Canadian Heraldic Primer" Author: Dr. Kevin Greaves Publisher: The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada This primer dispels, once and for all, the myth that coats of arms are boring, snobbish, medieval holdovers that have no relevance today. Using cartoons, humour, and a little irreverence (in which is concealed a surprising amount of information), Kevin Greaves explains the history behind the heraldry's unique conventions and language, and explores its creative possibilities. He shows heraldry as part of the fabric of Canada's past, present and future, and illustrates how this lively art has become even livelier since Canada became master of its own heraldic system in 1988.
A French version of this primer entitled "L'Abécédaire canadien de l'héraldique" is now available. |
Price: $9.95 (plus postage)  Availability: 1-2 weeks Softcover - 56 pages, B&W & colour illustrations, Dimensions: 15 x 22.75 x 0.5cm |
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Title: "Canadian Heraldry" Editor: Lt.Cdr. Alan B. Beddoe, FHSC, Revised by Col. Strome Galloway, FRHSC Publisher: Mika Publishing Company, Belleville ON, 1981 Beddoe's Canadian Heraldry describes the history of heraldry in Canada and its development from French and British traditions. Many colour plates and black and white images provide examples of arms in use in Canada (civic, commercial, and personal). The book is available in public libraries or through the inter-library loan system. The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada is making available to its members and to individuals who are taking the Heraldry Proficiency Examination, the opportunity to purchase a CD containing a digital copy of Beddoe's book. The pricing is as follows:
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 Click CD image to access Paypal Availability: You may be able to find a copy through online books websites such as www.abebooks.com. Hardcover - 224 pages, B&W & colour illustrations |