Firenze: Sansoni Antiquariato, 1953. tall 8vo. stiff paper wrappers, dust jacket. 409, (3) pages. First edition, limited to 666 numbered copies. Never reprinted. Covers and spine chipped along the edges with a few tears, otherwise internally fine condition. Bibliography of calligraphy books in all languages. Notes are in Italian. Essential reference book on the subject.
Paris, France: (Bethune et Plon), 1845. 4to. original stiff paper wrappers. 7+(1); 19+(1) pages. Text in French. A scarce study of the creation of Arabic numerals, with some plates signed by the author. With 19 plates, 10 hand-colored. An absolutely beautiful example of calligraphy. Light chipping to spine and rear corner. Near fine, and very scarce in this condition.
