The ornamental penman and arithmetical title writer , 1825
- Title(s):
- The ornamental penman and arithmetical title writer : containing the alphabets mostly used in ornamental writing : with two fancy alphabets, and a few sentences, introducing a variety of hands : an ornamental vacation letter, with three other fancy pieces : and a variety of flourishes and designs, as ornaments or outlines for the different titles in arithmetic.
- Published/Created:
- Frodsham : Printed and sold for G.H. Crowther, 1825.
- Physical Description:
- [20] leaves : ill. ; 25 cm.
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and ManuscriptsZ43.A5 O76 1825+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon FundView by request in the Study Room [Request]
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- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/9477532
- Classification:
- Books
- Notes:
- Title page and 19 engraved leaves. Includes eleven separate alphabets, each in a different calligraphic style. Short phrases using these different letter forms are provided. Includes decorative borders and engraved figures of birds, beasts, and a soldier with spear and shield.
British Museum. General catalogue of printed books to 1955 (compact edition), v. 18, 319
BAC: British Art Center copy bound in contemporary blue wrappers. Inscription on leaf [17]: Wayland Wells Williams from his Nan-Nan. February, 1899 - Subject Terms:
- Calligraphy.Copybooks -- Specimens.Crowther, G.H. -- Publisher.Engraving -- Specimes -- 1825.Penmanship -- Study and teaching.Readers (Primary)Williams, Wayland Wells -- Pres. insc. from his Nan-Nan. February, 1899.Writing, Italic -- Study and teaching.
- Form/Genre:
- Writing books.
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