Famous treasury of English roundhand calligraphy of 1740. Alphabets, decorated pages, scrolls, frames, cupids, similar material.
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George Bickham’s Penmanship Made Easy (Young Clerks Assistant) by George Bickham An abundance of alphabets and calligraphic specimens for imitation by calligraphers and commercial artists. A delightful look back at the teaching tools and methods of the mid-1700s.
Hand Bookbinding: A Manual of Instruction by Aldren A. Watson Expert, illustrated guide to creating fine books by hand. Materials and equipment, basic procedures, rebinding an old book, more, plus 8 projects: dust jacket, folio, music binding, manuscript binding, 4 others.
