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Creator:
Jones, William, writing master
Title(s):
Poikilographia, or, Various specimens of ornamental penmanship : comprising twenty two different alphabets.
Additional Title(s):

Poikilographia

Various specimens of ornamental penmanship

Specimens of ornamental designs in penmanship
Published/Created:
London : Published by W. Jones, private teacher of writing &c. Sold by W. Alexander engraver, 50, Strand, [1830?]
Physical Description:
[23] leaves : chiefly ill. ; 34 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Z43 .J66 1830+ Oversize
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
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Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Full Orbis Record:
http://hdl.handle.net/10079/bibid/3349825
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Engraved throughout, including title page.
BAC: British Art Center copy bound in half calf with marbled boards. Paper label on front cover with title within illustrated border: Specimens of ornamental designs in penmanship.
Subject Terms:
Calligraphy -- Great Britain.
Engraving -- Specimens -- 1830.
Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
Jones, W. -- Publisher.
Penmanship -- Study and teaching.
Form/Genre:
Alphabets (Primers) -- 1830.
Writing books.
Contributors:
Alexander, William, fl. 1819–1833, engraver.
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