Antique Circa 1733 Title Page From The Universal Penman By George Bickham
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:3687940 | Year Printed: 1733 |
| Original/Facsimile: Original | Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom |
| Language: Old English | Author: George Bickham |
| ISBN: Does not apply |
Antique Circa 1733 Title Page from The Universal Penman by George Bickham
Engravings done by George Bickham the Elder (1684–1758) the English writing master and engraver and his collection of writing masters.
"Bickham the Elder collected from twenty-five London writing masters in 1733 to create and engrave the penmanship samples forming the Universal Penman, which was reported to be the most important and popular of copy texts used by writing masters ...to instruct their pupils." - Wikipedia
The actual page (not the cardboard) measures about 14.25" x 9"
This is an amazing specimen whose starting bid doesn't reflect its rarity, beauty and the level of craftsmanship!
(I am selling a lot of 13 folios separately)
Engravings done by George Bickham the Elder (1684–1758) the English writing master and engraver and his collection of writing masters.
"Bickham the Elder collected from twenty-five London writing masters in 1733 to create and engrave the penmanship samples forming the Universal Penman, which was reported to be the most important and popular of copy texts used by writing masters ...to instruct their pupils." - Wikipedia
The actual page (not the cardboard) measures about 14.25" x 9"
This is an amazing specimen whose starting bid doesn't reflect its rarity, beauty and the level of craftsmanship!
(I am selling a lot of 13 folios separately)
