The Universal Penman
Hofer, Philip
Published by Dover Publications, New York, 1968
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Soft cover
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Oversized book in decorative paper covers, with edge wear and rubbing. Page 47/48 is loose. 212 pages following Hofer's introductory essay. Republication of the first Dover reprint in 1954 of George Bickham's publication in London, 1740-1741. All 212 engravings from that publication are included in this volume in their original size. Seller Inventory # 09168
Bibliographic Details
Title: The Universal Penman
Publisher: Dover Publications, New York
Publication Date: 1968
Binding: Soft cover
Illustrator: George Bickham
Condition: Good
Edition: Reprint
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THE UNIVERSAL PENMAN : Engraved by George Bickham
Published by
Snowball Publishing, Lexington , KY, 2016
ISBN 10: 1607964082
ISBN 13: 9781607964087
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Soft cover
Seller: Gibbs Books, Buffalo, NY, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Fine. Author (illustrator). 2012 ,2016, Illustrated soft cover , 212 page book with black & white illustrations . Condition : Very Fine Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Book. Seller Inventory # 091518-H
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The universal penman [or, The art of writing made useful to the gentleman and scholar, as well as the man of business . Written, with the friendly assistance of several of the most eminent masters, and engrav'd, by Geo. Bickham. The whole embelish'd with beautiful decorations . London, Printed for and sold by the author, at the Crown in James Street, Bunhill Fields, 1741.] [Dover pictorial archive series]
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New York : Dover Publications, 1743, 1968, 1968
ISBN 10: 0486206165
ISBN 13: 9780486206165
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Soft cover
Seller: Joseph Valles - Books, Stockbridge, GA, U.S.A.
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 212 p. : all ill., facsims ; 35 cm. ; ISBN: 0486206165; 9780486206165 ; LC: Z43; Dewey: D745.61 ; OCLC: 222891453 ; ".an unabridged and unaltered republication of the 212 plates comprising The universal penman, as published by George Bickham, London, circa 1740-1741".; pictorial stiff paper wrappers ; "This is the only complete edition available of one of the most famous and most useful books of commercial art ever printed. George Bickham, a noted engraver and calligrapher, first compiled this work back in the 1740's, from the best specimens of 24 of the leading calligraphers of his day. Unfortunately, Bickham published his work in 52 separate parts, over a period of eight years. In Bickham's own day it was difficult to get a complete set of the Universal Penman; today, apart from this edition, it is virtually impossible, for most surviving 18th-century copies lack certain rare plates. This Dover edition, however, contains every plate which Bickham engraved, and each is reproduced from an original so remarkably clear that these modern plates are actually better than most 18th-century originals. This book contains more than 210 full-page plates, each crammed full of beautiful and interesting material." ; Contains 9 complete alphabets: round hand, round text, Old English, florid, foliated, and others, 275 lettered specimens, overlaid with fine flourishes, swirls, spirals, featherings, volutes, Over 100 panels, frames, cartouches, and other effects, Over 950 lettered specimens, with thousands of words that can be lifted right off for reproduction. ; "Individual items in this book are permission-free, and may be used (up to ten items per use) without permission, payment, or credit line. " ; repair to spine ; else G. Book. Seller Inventory # 006520
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The Universal Penman
Published by
Dover, 1941
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Hardcover
Seller: Fantastic Book Discoveries, Cockeysville, MD, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. facsimile edition, previous owner name is handwritten, jacket has some foxing and small tears at edges, over two pounds, Seller Inventory # 23vermont0900ajaa18
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