Print Specifics:
- Type of print:
Copperplate (Intaglio) - An original leaf from G. Bickham's Universal
Penman, intended to be a practical copy-book for the 'Man of Business.'
Bickham's engravings, which contributed to a revival of interest in
calligraphy, provide a record of the writing hands, ornamental
penmanship and calligraphy in use during the first half of the
eighteenth century.
- This is how the work was originally advertised: 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. Written with the
friendly assistance of several of the most eminent Masters, and
engraved by Geo. Bickham. The whole embellished with beautiful
decorations for the amusement of the Curious. London: Printed for, and
Sold by the Author, at the Crown in James Street, Bunhill Fields. 1741.
- Year of printing:
1741
- Condition: 3 (1.
Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair). Condition commensurate
with the age of print. Please examine the photos for various
blemishes, spots, finger smudges, signs of handling etc.
The photo
of the reverse
side of the print shows paper repairs by previous
owners.
- Dimensions: 9 x 15 inches (23 x 38 cm) including blank margins (borders) around the images.
- Paper weight: 3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)
- Reverse side: Blank
- Note:
1. Green color around the print in the photo is a contrasting background
on which the print was photographed.
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