The history of the twelve great livery companies of London; principally compiled from their grants & records; with an historical essay and accounts of each company, its origin, constitution, government, dress, customs, halls, and trust estates and charities; including notices and illustrations of metropolitan trade and commerce, as originally concentrated in those societies; and of the language, manners, and expenses of ancient times; with attested copies and translations of the companies' charters
Herbert, William, 1772-1851