Elliot Stock, «The Antiquary, A Magazine Devoted to the Study of the Past», Volume XXXI, Published by Elliot Stock, London, 1895.
«The late Mr. John Henry Parker's name is so closely associated with quite a small library of admirable manuals on architecture, and with a number of other works on archaeology, all of which are well known, that it will be something of a surprise to many persons to learn that about fifty years ago», 1895 - 1847 = 48 years, «he published» [Parker, J. H.; 1847; Glossary of Terms used in British Heraldry].
«The book, too, has been out of print so long that it has become almost forgotten».
«The new edition now published by his son, Mr. James Parker», [Parker, J.; 1894; Glossary of Terms used in Heraldry], «is practically, as he himself tells us, a new book, and the elaboration and care which have been bestowed upon it are as characteristic of this as they are of the other archaeological works, for which both father and son have been so honourably distinguished for more than half a century».
«Another well-known characteristic of the Messrs. Parker's books is the copious manner in which they are illustrated».
«The present volume fully maintains that reputation, and the neat little woodcuts, which occur in great profusion on nearly every other page, are often a great help in explaining in a practical manner the significance of a heraldic term».
«To anyone who is beginning the study of heraldry this will render the book of great value and usefulness; while others who know more or less of the science will not be disposed to regret the lavish manner in which explanatory illustrations are provided».
«So far as it is possible to judge there are very few, if any, inaccuracies in the book, although we are bound to express surprise in finding in such a work as this, the old fiction repeated, that the figure of our Saviour, in relation to the dedication of the cathedral to the Holy Trinity, on the arms of the See of Chichester is that of the mysterious being known as Prester John».
«We thought this absurd theory had been fully exploded long ago, and to find it perpetuated in a work like this is a little startling, to say the least».
The 3 main references in James Parker's book to Prester John the See of Chichester are the following:
«It would be an interesting fact to ascertain exactly when and by whom», Elliot Stock asks himself, «the very wild idea of Prester John on the Chichester shield was first started».
Nowadays, the Diocese of Chichester, in its on-line explanation about its coat of arms, writes «The most common misconception, which was still being repeated in 1894», the Diocese does not cite directly James Parker's book, but cites its publishing year 1894, «was that the arms show Presbyter John sitting on a tombstone». «A letter circulated in Europe in about 1165 referred to the annual visit of Prester John and his army, complete with chariots and elephants, to the tomb of the prophet Daniel in Babylonia Deserta». «It was the imagery of this letter», about the Prester John and the tomb, «that seems to have become attached to» the coat of arms of the Diocese of Chichester with its human figure, nimbed, sitting in a tomb or an altar.
«As showing the thoroughness with which Mr. James Parker has done his work, we may mention that»:
«In every instance the subject dealt with is thoroughly worked out».
«Indeed, thoroughness may be said to be one of the special characteristics of this useful and welcome volume».
He was an English publisher and bibliophile, he born in 1838 and died in 1911. The publishing company that bore his name was in business from 1859 to 1939. The Antiquary magazine was published by his publishing company from December 1879 to 1915.
Bibliographical reference of century XIX.
Classification: Magazine and English language.
The author is Stock, Elliot.
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Arma: palato d’azzurro e d’oro di sei pezzi, alla banda del primo [azzurro] attraversante sul tutto.
Paly of six Azure and Or; over all a bend Azure.
Blazon keywords: Paly, Six, Azure, Or, Surmounted, Overall (deprecated) and Bend.
Style keywords: Semi-circular, Parchment, Plain tincture and Outlined in sable.
Classification: Coat of arms, Interpreted and Personal.
Bearer: Gifra, Vittorio.
Paly of six Azure and Or; over all a bend Azure.
Escudo palado de seis piezas de azur y oro; brochante sobre el todo una banda de azur.
Blazon keywords: Paly, Six, Azure, Or, Surmounted, Overall (deprecated) and Bend.
Style keywords: Semi-circular, Freehand, Illuminated and Outlined in sable.
Classification: Coat of arms, Interpreted and Personal.
Bearer: Gifra, Vittorio.
Paly of six Azure and Or; over all a bend Azure.
Blazon keywords: Paly, Six, Azure, Or, Surmounted, Overall (deprecated) and Bend.
Style keywords: Pointed, Metal beaten, Illuminated and Outlined in sable.
Classification: Coat of arms, Interpreted and Personal.
Bearer: Gifra, Vittorio.
Palato d’azzurro e d’oro di sei pezzi, alla banda del primo attraversante sul tutto.
Paly of six Azure and Or; over all a bend Azure.
Blazon keywords: Paly, Six, Azure, Or, Surmounted, Overall (deprecated) and Bend.
Style keywords: Triangular curved, Iridescent (nacar), Illuminated and Outlined in sable.
Classification: Coat of arms, Interpreted and Personal.
Bearer: Gifra, Vittorio.
Palato d’azzurro e d’oro di sei pezzi, alla banda d’azzurro attraversante sul tutto.
Paly of six Azure and Or; over all a bend Azure.
Blazon keywords: Paly, Six, Azure, Or, Surmounted, Overall (deprecated) and Bend.
Style keywords: Pointed and rounded, Crystalline, Illuminated and Outlined in sable.
Classification: Coat of arms, Interpreted and Personal.
Bearer: Gifra, Vittorio.
Paly of six Azure and Or; over all a bend Azure.
Blazon keywords: Paly, Six, Azure, Or, Surmounted, Overall (deprecated) and Bend.
Style keywords: Rounded, Watercolor, Illuminated and Outlined in sable.
Classification: Coat of arms, Interpreted and Personal.
Bearer: Gifra, Vittorio.
Sigue por: Vittorio Gifra compared to con Almorrabides of Navarre.
Eagle, Bald eagle, Eagle claw, Dorsal fin, Tail fin, Two hands clasped, Lark, Tree, Trunk, Rainbow, Atom, Barbel, Acorn, Arm, Owl, Horse, Head, Thistle, Kapok tree, Stag, Doe, Crescent, Increscent, Tail, Heart, Roe deer, Neck, Roe deers' attires, Raven, Dolphin, Diamond, Tooth, Elephant, Emerald, Starling, Mullet, Mullet of four points, Star of David, Estoile, Male figure, Fleur de lis, Hop cone, Puffin, Ash, Claw, Talons, Goose, Heron, Seagull, Pomegranate, Sunflower, Falcon, Leaf, Boar, Goldfinch, Laurel, Barn owl, Lion, Lioness, Lion passant, Leopard, Lion rampant guardant, Lynx, Lily, Flame, Wolf, She-wolf, Hand, Apple, Martlet, Wing, Two wings in vol, Covert, Mount, Trimount, Fly, Wrist, Olive tree, Orbital, Bear, Palm frond, Palm tree, Dove, Poplar leaf, Paw, Forepaw, Peacock, Chest, Pelican, Pelican in her piety, Dog, Brach hound, Fish, Hoof, Beak, Quill, Cinquefoil, Quetzal, Branch, Caboshed, Oak, Holm oak, Rose, Double rose, Serpent, Sun in splendour, Ray of the sun, Stem, Badger, Wheat, Wheat spike, Bull, Tulip, Udder, Escallop and Fox.
Halberd, Plough share, Ace of spades, Anchor, Cyclamor, Torch, Arch, Harp, Non-classic artifact, Crozier, Ship, Beret, Grenade, Ecclesiastical cap, Chain, Covered cup, Bell tower, Cannon dismounted, Carbuncle, Castle, Clarion, Nail, Cord, Dagger, Key ward, Turret, With a turret, Sword, Sabre, Scroll, Arrow, Garb, Gauntlet, Axe, Buckle, Spear, Spear's head, Letter, Book, Closed book, Open book, Page, Line, Key, Four crescents joined millsailwise, Hammer, Menorah, Number, Knot, Celtic Trinity knot, Parchment, Piano, Millstone, Millrind, Millwheel, Clay pot, Bridge, Hourglass, Chess rooks, Compass rose, Rosette of acanthus leaves, Mullet of six points pierced, Broken, Portcullis, Wheel, Wagon-wheel, Symbol, Sackbut, Drum, Tower, Trident, Trumpet, Double vajra and Anvil.
Angel, Heart enflamed, Sacred Heart of Jesus, Paschal lamb, Dragon, Wyvern, Phoenix, Garuda, Griffin, Sea-griffin, Winged hand, Our Lady of Mercy, Pegasus, Saint George, Trinity, Triton, Golden fleece, Unicorn and Ouroboros.
Watercolor, Iridescent (nacar), Parchment, Pointed, Pointed and rounded, Azure, Bend, Bibliography, Surmounted, Crystalline, Outlined in sable, Coat of arms, Personal, Gifra, Vittorio, Illuminated, Interpreted, English language, Semi-circular, Metal beaten, Or, Paly, Pale, Without divisions, Rounded, Kingdom of Navarre, Magazine, Six, Century XIX, Overall (deprecated), Plain tincture, Freehand, Three and Triangular curved.
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