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The practice of letters : the Hofer collection of writing manuals 1514-1800 / David P. Becker

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REF.CL.2409
Reference Collection
xxiii, 127 pages : illustrations, facsimiles ; 28 cm
1997
David P. Becker
Harvard College Library
copybooks, handwriting, lettering
"This catalogue describes the collection of printed manuals for the teaching of lettering and handwriting (often referred to as writing books or copybooks) acquired by Philip Hofer for the Harvard College Library, where they form a distinct section in the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts"--Introd., p. ix. Prints in the collection are from various European countries and the United States dating from the sixteenth century to the eighteenth century. Bibliographical references (p. 119-121) and indexes included.

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