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An edition of The universal penman (1733)

The universal penman

Engrav'd by George Bickham.

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Exact reproduction of beautiful 18th century book of handwriting. 22 complete alphabets in finest English roundhand, other scripts, over 2000 elaborate flourishes, 122 calligraphic illustrations, etc.
212 plates.
"An essential part of any art library, and a book of permanent value," AMERICAN ARTIST.

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printed for the author, and sold by John Bickham, engraver
Language
English
Pages
52

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Subjects
penmanship, calligraphy, typography, graphic design

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The universal penman
1954, Dover, Constable
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The universal penman
1941, Dover Publications, Constable
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1900, Dover Pubns.
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The universal penman.
1741
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The universal penman: Engrav'd by George Bickham.
1733, printed for the author, and sold by John Bickham, engraver
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Pt. 28 has title: Various forms of business ... being the second part of the Universal Penman.

Additional titlepage dated 1741: 'The universal penman; or, the art of writing .. Exemplified in all the useful and ornamental branches of modern penmanship; .. Written with the friendly assistance of several of the most eminent masters, and engraved by Geo. Bickham', London: printed for, and sold by the author, 1741.

Plates bear various dates 1733-41.

Engraved throughout and printed on recto only.

With two contents leaves, one dated 1733 and one apparently issued with the final part in 1741.

References: Heal, A. English writing masters 7; ESTC t86160.

Also available as:- Microfilm: Woodbridge, CT. Research Publications, Inc. 1986. 1 reel ; 35mm. (The Eighteenth Century ; reel 5665, no. 5).

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Various forms of business.

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52 p.arts : fol.
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52

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