

George Bickham was an 18th century engraver and calligrapher who promoted the practice of proper penmanship. This volume, an unabridged reprint of his now extremely rare calligraphic manual, The Young Clerks Assistant, provided students with much valuable information on how to write legibly and with beauty and grace.
Includes helpful hints on forming letters, holding the pen, arm and wrist positions, posture advice, calligraphic alphabets, maxims, didactic verses, and an abundance of models for imitation and inspiration. Makes a great gift for pointed pen enthusiasts as well as graphic artists and students of penmanship.
Paperback; 62 pages; 8.5" x 5.5"
George Bickham was an 18th century engraver and calligrapher who promoted the practice of proper penmanship. This volume, an unabridged reprint of his now extremely rare calligraphic manual, The Young Clerks Assistant, provided students with much valuable information on how to write legibly and with beauty and grace.
Includes helpful hints on forming letters, holding the pen, arm and wrist positions, posture advice, calligraphic alphabets, maxims, didactic verses, and an abundance of models for imitation and inspiration. Makes a great gift for pointed pen enthusiasts as well as graphic artists and students of penmanship.
Paperback; 62 pages; 8.5" x 5.5"
Binding | Glue |
Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
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