[WILLEMENT, Thomas.] An album entitled "Orders of Knighthood," compiled by Willement and containing a collection of skilfully-executed original watercolour designs, engravings and ribbons on 92 leaves, dated 1818, 4° (311 x 260mm.), with detailed annotations and a 2-page manuscript "index" at front, contemporary half morocco (rather worn). Together with: Thomas WILLEMENT. Regal Heraldry. The Armorial Insignia of the Kings and Queens of England, London: W. Wilson, 1821, 4° (238 x 205mm.), PROOF COPY containing copious amendments in the author's hand, some initialled, a few inserted on extra sheets, engraved frontispiece and plates, many hand-coloured (occasional light spotting), contemporary vellum (lightly stained) with clasp. (2)

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[WILLEMENT, Thomas.] An album entitled "Orders of Knighthood," compiled by Willement and containing a collection of skilfully-executed original watercolour designs, engravings and ribbons on 92 leaves, dated 1818, 4° (311 x 260mm.), with detailed annotations and a 2-page manuscript "index" at front, contemporary half morocco (rather worn). Together with: Thomas WILLEMENT. Regal Heraldry. The Armorial Insignia of the Kings and Queens of England, London: W. Wilson, 1821, 4° (238 x 205mm.), PROOF COPY containing copious amendments in the author's hand, some initialled, a few inserted on extra sheets, engraved frontispiece and plates, many hand-coloured (occasional light spotting), contemporary vellum (lightly stained) with clasp. (2)

Provenance

I. "Tho. Willement 1818" (inscription on upper cover and armorial label with motto "Aussy bien come je pouroy" with monogram "TW")
II. Signed "Tho. Willement" on front pastedown and with his armorial label.

Lot Essay

Thomas Willement (1786-1871) was a heraldic writer and artist in stained glass. He was appointed heraldic artist to George IV and designed glass for Queen Victoria (see DNB).

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