Lot 799
G. Bickham, The Universal Penman. London 1733(-40)
Estimate
€ 500
Starting Price
€ 330
Lot:
799
Category:
Book studies and writing, arts and decorative arts
Artist:
George Bickham
Bickham, George: The universal penman. London: G. und J. Bickham 1733 (-ca. 1740). 41,2 x 26 cm. Containing 195 (out of 213) copper plates (including the title page) with numerous vignettes. Half-leather with modern back label.
(Worn and bumped. In places, there are moisture or age stains. The title page and plate no. 34 from issue X have been trimmed and mounted.)
Cmp. Lowndes 201. Graesse VIII, 92. Berliner Ornamentstich-Kat. 5062. - An anthology published in instalments, drawn from one of the finest works of calligraphy of the 18th century. It was first published between 1733 and 1741 in fifty-two instalments, exclusively for subscribers, and was used extensively by its owners; consequently, complete copies in acceptable condition are very rare. – Not thoroughly collated.
(Worn and bumped. In places, there are moisture or age stains. The title page and plate no. 34 from issue X have been trimmed and mounted.)
Cmp. Lowndes 201. Graesse VIII, 92. Berliner Ornamentstich-Kat. 5062. - An anthology published in instalments, drawn from one of the finest works of calligraphy of the 18th century. It was first published between 1733 and 1741 in fifty-two instalments, exclusively for subscribers, and was used extensively by its owners; consequently, complete copies in acceptable condition are very rare. – Not thoroughly collated.