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Heraldic Sketchbook by Peter Greenhill a Limited edition of 500 copies  

A look inside

Peter's book contains 272 pages with 25 photographs and 230 pages of illustrations from his archive as an heraldic miniaturist .The book comprises eight sections including 70 pages of Coats of Arms contemporary to the Battles of Crecy, Poitiers and Agincourt. Also featured is the complete collection of Peter's reference drawings for Alymer of Spain first  'Banners Forward ' series. Other sections include reference drawings of the figures of Richard Courtenay , Frederick Ping and Courtenay-Greenhill Special Editions.

The book closes with Peters illustrations from Courtenay's original portfolio of the 1950s and the folios of the 'Armorial de Gelre' from the 14th Century

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Peter Greenhills previous publications

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Creating Miniature Knights by Peter Greenhill and Mario Venturi

This book from two of the best known heraldic knight makers is now available. 

It describes the art of creating models from the 100 years war period, covering Battles of Crecy and Poitiers. click for More details here

Heraldic Miniature Knights by Peter Greenhill

Published in 1991 this is the bible of Heraldic Knight collecting. Given by me as presents to fellow collectors and the only book I have 3 copies, in the office at home and a spare for reference at fairs. Wonderful photographs, informative text. A quality publication in every respect.

See his web site to see if he still has a copy  for sale  http://www.greenhillminiatures.com    

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photographs and text is copyright robert hill

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