A set of four English engravings of coats of arms

depicting the arms of Henry Brydges, Duke of Chandos; William Cavendish, Duke & Earl of Devonshire; Philip Dormer Stanhope, Earl of Chesterfield; Lewis Windsor, Earl of Plymouth.  Later hand-colored engravings; later matted and framed.

Overall good condition with minor foxing to the background The first a very minor tear to the bottom edge approx. ½ in. in length; the second with a small tear to the top edge approx. 1 ½ in. in length; the third with a very minor tear to the top edge approx. ¼ in. in length; the frames in good condition with minor scratches and wear.
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