Manuale di Araldica Ecclesiastica Chiesa Cattolica

2014 book published by Libreria Editrice Vaticana and written (in Italian) by Cardinal Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo, on cracking the code of heraldry in the church--the unique and personal crest every bishop, cardinal and pope adopts with their episcopal ordination, elevation to the College of Cardinals or election to the papacy.

MANUALE DI ARALDICA ECCLESIASTICA NELLA CHIESA CATTOLICA (Manual of Ecclesiastical Heraldry of the Catholic Church) gives an in-depth look at the history and “grammar” of a properly designed coat of arms.

Cardinal Montezemolo is an expert on heraldry who created Benedict XVI’s blazon when he was elected pope in 2005. Hardcover 8" x 10.5", 206 pages with color drawings and photos. The hardcover has absorbed some wear with the interior pages in as new condition. Italian language. U.S. and Canada shipping only.