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.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
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.
Subject Terms:
Copybooks -- Specimens. | Penmanship -- Study and teaching. | Readers (Primary) | Writing, Italic -- Study and teaching. | Calligraphy. | Crowther, G.H. -- Publisher. | Williams, Wayland Wells -- Pres. insc. from his Nan-Nan. February, 1899. | Engraving -- Specimes -- 1825.