First edition, first printing. Very Good minus hardcover with moderate wear to the tips, small chips to the spine ends, and a small ink smear to one plate, otherwise the interior is clean with a touch of tanning at the edges, in a Good+ dust jacket with chips to the extremities and rubbing to the folds; the dj has separated at one of the spine folds and been repaired to the verso with filmoplast. All dust jackets are protected by a clear mylar cover. BOOKS SHIP THE NEXT BUSINESS DAY, WRAPPED IN PADDING, IN A BOX. A classic study of historical calligraphy and handwriting. The King Penguin Books, #48. Written and compiled by Alfred Fairbank; cover designed by Jan Tschichold. 40 pages with 11 b&w text illustrations + 64 b&w plates; 4.75 x 7.25 inches. List of plates.

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Title

A Book of Scripts

Publisher

Penguin, Harmondsworth

Publication Date

1949

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

1st Edition

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

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