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  (Calligraphy) Thomson, George L. BETTER HANDWRITING.
Harmondsworth Penguin Books (1964) oblong 12mo. paper wrappers. 31 pages, with illustrations.
Reprint edition. Instructions, with illustrations and a brief history of italic lettering. Covers soiled.
Price: $ 5.00 other currencies Order nr. 47732

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  (Calligraphy) Toby, L.F. THE ART OF HEBREW LETTERING.
Tel Aviv Israel Publishing Co. (1966) oblong 8vo. stiff paper wrappers, plastic spiral binding. Unpaginated.
Fourth edition. A brief illustrated history of Hebrew script, with eighteen tables presenting nine Hebrew standard alphabets and their possible applications. Also an historical table showing the development of Hebrew and Roman letters.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 56569

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  (Calligraphy) Twyman, Michael THE LANDSCAPE ALPHABET.
Kent Hurtwood Press (1987) square 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 24 Pages followed by 26 plates.
First edition. Contains a facsimile of a set of charming letters of the alphabet combining picturesque landscape with inventive lettering. Text describes the early history of lithography. Prospectus loosely inserted.
Price: $ 30.00 other currencies Order nr. 21583

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  (Calligraphy) Valpey, F.B. THE ART OF LETTERING FOR THE USE OF ARCHITECTS, CIVIL ENGINEERS, DRAUGHTSMEN, DESIGNERS, ILLUMINATORS, MARBLE WORKERS AND THE DECORATIVE ARTIST.
Lynn, MA F.B. Valpey n.d., circa. 1890 oblong small 8vo. original quarter cloth, paper-covered boards Unpaginated
A collection of specimens including letters, numerals, scenery vignettes and punctuation. Designed for advertising and show-card work, as well as sign and decorative painters. Rear cover is stamped "Press of Thos. P. Nichols, Lynn, Mass." Includes one page of advertising before, and one page after, text. Printed recto only. OCLC lists three North American copies. A Fred B. Valpey is listed on the 1913 tax assessment list of Lynn, living in Ward Six at 15 Anoka Place, occupation designer (www.lynnhistory.com/Taxlists/1913JuryList.html). A March 14, 1893, account from the Worcester Daily Spy described the destruction of Valpey's office by fire. Boards soiled and worn at edges. Free endpapers detached. Hinges cracked. Facsimile of newspaper account cited above laid in.
Price: $ 295.00 other currencies Order nr. 109405

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  (Calligraphy) Welch, Anthony CALLIGRAPHY IN THE ARTS OF THE MUSLIM WORLD.
Austin The Asia Society and the University of Texas Press (1979) 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 216 pages.
First edition. Catalogue of an exhibition at the Asia House Gallery. A collection of 100 works of art dating from the seventh to the nineteenth century. Each one is illustrated and described in detail. The introductory essay examines the origin, function and meaning of calligraphy and describes the tools and materials used. Covers soiled.
Price: $ 10.00 other currencies Order nr. 47321

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  (Calligraphy) West, Aubrey WRITTEN BY HAND
London George Allen and Unwin Ltd. (1951) 8vo. boards. 72 pages.
First edition. A history of the writing book related to today.
Price: $ 5.00 other currencies Order nr. 63616

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  (Calligraphy) Whalley, Joyce Irene THE UNIVERSAL PENMAN. A SURVEY OF WESTERN CALLIGRAPHY FROM THE ROMAN PERIOD TO 1980, CATALOGUE OF AN EXHIBITION HELD AT THE VICTORIA AND ALBERT MUSEUM, LONDON, JULY-SEPTEMBER 1980.
London Her Majesty's Stationery Office 1980 oblong small 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. ix, 152 pages.
Writing in manuscripts from Roman to modern times, in chonological order with a division into the periods before and after the invention of printing, along with printed works on calligraphy or containing samples of it, and other items. 280 numbered entries, most with accompanying illustrations and references.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 51753

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  (Calligraphy) Wolpe, Berthold (editior) A NEWE BOOKE OF COPIES 1574, A FACSIMILE OF A UNIQUE ELIZABETHAN WRITING.
Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Berthold Wolpe. London Lion and Unicorn Press 1959 small 4to. cloth. 100 pages.
Limited to 200 numbered copies printed and bound at this press. Facsimile reprint of a book of much interest to anyone concerned with the alphabet and the deciphering of old documents.
Price: $ 100.00 other currencies Order nr. 31850

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  (Calligraphy) Woodcock, John A BOOK OF FORMAL SCRIPTS.
With historical notes by Stan Knight. Boston David R. Godine (1993) small 4to. boards, dust jacket. 80 pages.
First U.S. edition. A well illustrated manual for both the amateur and professional.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 37828

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  (Calligraphy) Young, Caroline. CALLIGRAPHY FROM BEGINNER TO EXPERT.
Tulsa EDC Publishing n.d. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 48 pages.
A guide learning to write more than 15 popular calligraphy styles, including some designed especially for this book. Illustrated and indexed.
Price: $ 5.00 other currencies Order nr. 58368

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  (Call) Willetts, William CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY
Its History and Aesthetic Motivation. Hong Kong Oxford University Press 1981 8vo. paper-covered boards, dust jacket, all edges gilt xii, 164 pages
The record of an exhibition of Chinese calligraphic art held in the University of Malaya from 17 October to 10 November 1977. Descriptive and appreciatory comments done by William Willetts, Professor of the University of Malaya and Curator of the Museum of the Arts of Asia. Includes many sections of photographs with descriptions. Slight shelf wear.
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 96282

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  (Cambridge University) Smith, J.J. CATALOGUE OF THE MANUSCRIPTS IN THE LIBRARY OF GONVILLE AND CAIUS.
Cambridge J. Deighton, and MacMillan & Co. 1849 8vo. original cloth boards, otherwise disbound. viii, 329+(1) page.
First edition. Describes 700 manuscript volumes. Bibliographic entries include annotations regarding contents, illuminations, and foliation. Includes a brief introduction about the catalogue. Some internal nineteenth century library markings. Spine lacking, boards detached. Last leaf provided in photocopy facsimile.
Price: $ 40.00 other currencies Order nr. 56222

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  Campomanes, Maria Teresa Chavez NEUSTRO ALFABETO, ENSAYO DE INVESTIGACION HISTORICA Y LINGUISTICA.
Mexico n.p. 1953 tall 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. xiv, 257 pages.
With an introduction by Pablo Martínez del Rio. Illustrated history of writing and the alphabet. Library stamp (marked duplicate) on front cover.
Price: $ 45.00 other currencies Order nr. 41037

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  (Carnes, A. Burton) TO ABC FROM HWS, SEPTEMBER 1966.
N.P. n.p. 1966 4to. self paper wrappers (heavy stock) inserted in mailing envelope. (4) pages.
Reproduction of a calligraphic birthday greeting to Carnes. In mailing envelope addressed to the calligrapher, Erich Wronker.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 94984

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  Cary, Melbert B. MODERN ALPHABETS
Pelham Bridgman Publishers (1936) 8vo. boards, dust jacket. 79 pages.
Second edition. Three page introduction followed by plates of alphabets. Cary is well known for his collection of books on the history of printing now at RIT and also for his Village Press. Jacket soiled.
Price: $ 25.00 other currencies Order nr. 31043

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  (Cassel, Lili) Kent, Norman THE GRAPHIC ART OF LILI CASSEL.
Reprinted from American Artist, February 1958, small 4to., stiff paper wrappers. pp.45-51.
Illustrated article on this calligraphy - artist. Former owner has added his name in calligraphic hand to front cover.
Price: $ 15.00 other currencies Order nr. 38483

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  Casson, Lionel and Robert Claiborne, Brian Fagan, Walter Karp MYSTERIES OF THE PAST.
New York American Heritage 1977 small 4to. quarter cloth, paper-covered boards, dust jacket 319 pages
First edition. Edited by Joseph J. Thorndike, Jr. Drawing upon the studies of hundreds of specialists from many disciplines, this volume probes fascinating enigmas such as Stonehenge and the disappearance of Neanderthal Man. Discussions on origins of writing and alphabets. Heavily illustrated, in color and black-and-white.
Price: $ 5.00 other currencies Order nr. 64991

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  CATALOGUE OF VALUABLE ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS, FRENCH ILLUSTRATED BOOKS, FINE OLD AND MODERN BINDINGS
London Sotheby and Co. 1929 large 8vo. stiff paper wrappers 70 pages + fold-out illustrations
Sale held March 21-22. 395 lots. Catalogue includes illuminated manuscripts, French illustrated books and fine old and modern bindings. Contains black-and-white fold-out illustrations of manuscripts and book bindings and a full color frontispiece. From the reference library of the Zaehnsdorf Company with a commemorative booklabel loosely inserted. Wrappers chipped along edges.
Price: $ 45.00 other currencies Order nr. 102426

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  (Catfish Press) Catich, Edward M. LETTERS REDRAWN FROM THE TRAJAN INSCRIPTION IN ROME
Davenport Catfish Press (1961) 8vo. cloth. xi, 244 pages. With 93 4to. broadside plates, the two sections enclosed in a cloth bound case specially constructed to hold the two different sized parts.
With a three page introduction by W.A. Dwiggins followed by the text in the calligraphic handwriting of Catich. Catich has based his work on the original Trajan columns in Rome and included short critiques of the sources of these letters. Dwiggins, in his introduction, states that this work "will be a good tool in art schools - and elsewhere - for renovating standards that have become a trifle frayed in these revolutionary years. It will stimulate a return to an understanding of the true function of letters ..." His words still hold true 40 years later. First plate age yellowed as usual from cloth in case. Signed by Catich on first blank page and he has also added a presentation "to John Michael, E.M. Catich." In addition, the preface has been signed and dated by Dwiggins.
Price: $ 400.00 other currencies Order nr. 41601

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  (Catfish Press) Catich, Edward M. THE ORIGIN OF THE SERIF, BRUSH WRITING & ROMAN LETTERS.
Davenport, Iowa Catfish Press, St. Ambrose College 1968 4to. cloth, top edge gilt, dust jacket. xii, 310+(1) pages.
First edition. This book is rapidly becoming a minor classic. Professor Catich, a noted calligrapher, has written a scholarly essay tracing the role of the serif in brush writing and in stone cutting and has accompanied his essay with many illustrations. The book is excellently designed and artfully uses green and red colored ink throughout.
Price: $ 300.00 other currencies Order nr. 16007

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  (Catfish Press) Catich, Edward M. REED, PEN, & BRUSH ALPHABETS FOR WRITING AND LETTERING
2 volumes. Davenport, Iowa Catfish Press (1972) 8vo. and 4to. half cloth over marbled paper-covered boards, paper cover labels. 32 pages in book and 28 heavy leaves printed on both sides loosely inserted in 4to. portfolio.
Beautifully printed in red, blue and black. The portfolio contains reproductions of alphabets while the book describes the art of calligraphy and explains the plates. Presentation on first blank page "To Alan Fern with warmest regards, E. Catich" and with a typed note from Catich addressed to Fern meant to accompany this gift copy.
Price: $ 220.00 other currencies Order nr. 114280

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  (Catfish Press) Catich, Edward M. REED, PEN, & BRUSH ALPHABETS FOR WRITING AND LETTERING
2 volumes. Davenport, Iowa Catfish Press (1972) 8vo. and 4to. half simulated leather over marbled paper-covered boards, paper cover labels. 32 pages in book and 28 heavy leaves printed on both sides loosely inserted in 4to. portfolio.
Beautifully printed in red, blue and black. The portfolio contains reproductions of alphabets while the book describes the art of calligraphy and explains the plates. Presentation on half title "to John & Jean Michael with warmest regard, E.M. Catich" and another inscription to the Michael's on inside cover of the portfolio.
Price: $ 235.00 other currencies Order nr. 114281

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  Catich, Edward M. THE ORIGIN OF THE SERIF, BRUSH WRITING & ROMAN LETTERS.
Davenport Catich Gallery (1991) 4to. cloth, dust jacket. xi, 310 pages.
Second edition, edited by Mary W. Gilroy. Catich, a specialist in brush writing, has formed a belief that Roman letters that were carved in stone a couple of thousand years ago were actually brushed on the stone before carving. So, in his opinion, the brush was the instrument which influenced the structure of the letters, and not the chisel. He also dispels other beliefs about the alphabet. Well illustrated throughout. A fascinating read.
Price: $ 200.00 other currencies Order nr. 35524

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  Chappell, Warren THE ANATOMY OF LETTERING.
New York Loring & Mussey (1935) square 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 48 pages followed by 31 full-page plates printed in black on a red background.
First edition. Printed at The Golden Hind Press. Unusual to find in jacket. Light rubbing along hinges.
Price: $ 45.00 other currencies Order nr. 13610

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  (Chatsworth) NINETEEN PRINTED BOOKS, 1459-1501 AND TWO ILLUMINATED MANUSCRIPTS FROM THE CHATSWORTH LIBRARY.
London Christie, Manson & Woods 1974 tall 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 34 pages.
This is the illustrated version of the catalogue with a number of plates in full color. One corner bumped.
Price: $ 20.00 other currencies Order nr. 37561

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