The Universal Penman

by George Bickham

Book Overview

"Very welcome . . . magnificent." -- Graphis
"A valuable addition for art directors." -- Advertising Age
This is the only complete edition available of one of the most famous and most useful books of commercial art ever printed. George Bickham, a noted engraver and calligrapher, first compiled this work back in the 1740's, from the best specimens of 24 of the leading calligraphers of his day. Unfortunately, Bickham published...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486206165
• ISBN13: 9780486206165
• Release Date: June 1954
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.4" x 12.3"

Customer Reviews

A MUST for anyone interested in Copperplate calligraphy.

This is a wonderful book filled with the most beautiful examples of 18th century Copperplate calligraphy. If you are a serious calligraphy student, this is a book worth having.