Little Manual of Heraldry
One of the most popular and successful publications of The Augustan Society, Inc., is The Little Manual of Heraldry: A Synoptical Approach by Carl-Alexander von Volborth, FAS. The third edition is available from the Online Store.
Three editions were printed, but one suspects they were actually three printings of substantially the same material. (Copies of the first two editions have not yet been found to confirm this.) The introduction and dedication are dated 1965 and 1966, respectively, with the third edition copyright notice bearing both 1966 and 1995.
This perfect-bound volume contains 87 pages, most with black & white drawings by the author. The chapters are mostly reprints of articles from Society publications, and the tone is somewhat uneven as a result. The subject matter addresses most issues in heraldry, and does so from an international perspective. It does not go into arms granting or registration agencies.
Long-range plans include a new edition, this in color at the least. It is also hoped that the volume might be more constructively organized and the text given a fresh edit. A supplement listing current grant and registration agencies, with contact information, general pricing, and jurisdictional restrictions is proposed to be printed separately and updated at need.
It is expected that a Study Group will be formed to work on this new edition, and that it will include members of both the Heraldry and Communications Departments.
