The Calligraphers Handbook by Anon. hits the £1 shelf in my shop.
Grange, 1990, Hardback in dust wrapper.
Illustrated by way of: Colour Photographs; Diagrams;
From the cover: With The Calligraphers Handbook, a complete beginner can master the arts of fine penmanship, while experienced calligraphers will benefit from the instruction, advice, hints and tips the book contains. Step by step and topic by topic, readers are guided through every aspect of this interesting subject, with thorough attention to essentials, including the basic letter forms, the Roman serifed alphabet, and the pens, inks, and papers required to practice and develop practical penmanship and produce finished work from a basic layout. Related sections on illustrations and decorative calligraphy present the vast range of artistic possibilities the subject has to offer, with examples showing how calligraphy can be used as an illustrative medium and as a decorative element to complement and enhance the appearance of basic letter forms.
Very Good in Very Good Dust Wrapper.
40 pages. Index. 10¾” x 7¾”.
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