This 1863 account of those authorized to display heraldic arms gives descriptions and, in most cases, black and white illustrative plates of heraldry.
Entries include explanations of descent of the 1863 bearers, in some cases with detailed family trees.
This Invaluable resource might allow research to be expanded by several generations if your family member is listed as the lines of descent can show how the coat of arms has been passed down.
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