Bickham (George). The Universal Penman; or, the Art of Writi...

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Bickham (George). The Universal Penman; or, the Art of Writing made useful to the Gentleman and Scholar, as well as the Man of Business. Exemplified in all the useful, and ornamental branches of modern penmanship; with some necessary observations on the excellency of the pen, and a large number of select sentences in prose and verse; various forms of business relating to merchandize and trade; letters on several occasions; accurate specimens of the oriental languages, and alphabets in all the hands now practis'd. Written with the friendly assistance of the several of the most eminent masters, and engrav'd by Geo Bickham, 1st edition. Printed for Robert Sayer, Map & Printseller, at no. 53 in Fleets Street, [c1733], engraved frontispiece by H. Gravelot, 212 leaves. Full Leather, Gilt Boarder. End papers torn

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13th Nov 24 at 10am GMT

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