Magnum in parvo or The pens perfection, inriched with variety of rare examples of all the curious hands written in this kingdom, and the neighbouring nations. With a new invented alphabet of verses, comprehending all the principal rules belonging to fair writing. Also peculiar directions to pen-man-ship, and for all hands in general. Accomodated with the explanation of a mathematical diagram, including all the mysteries of writings, famous art. Invented, written and engraven in silver, by Edward Cocker now living in Gutter-Lane, London.
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- Magnum in parvo or The pens perfection, inriched with variety of rare examples of all the curious hands written in this kingdom, and the neighbouring nations. With a new invented alphabet of verses, comprehending all the principal rules belonging to fair writing. Also peculiar directions to pen-man-ship, and for all hands in general. Accomodated with the explanation of a mathematical diagram, including all the mysteries of writings, famous art. Invented, written and engraven in silver, by Edward Cocker now living in Gutter-Lane, London.
- Pens perfection
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London: printed by J. Redmayne, and are to be sold by Tho. Rooks at the sign of the Lamb and Ink-Bottle in Ludgate-street, between St. Paul's Church and Ludgate; where he sells the best ink. [sic] and all stationary wares, 1672.
- Publication year
- 1672-1672
- ESTC No.
- R37649
- Grub Street ID
- 119867
- Description
- [2], 8 p., [25] leaves of plates ; obl. 4⁰
- Note
- With an added title page engraved.
Engraved throughout except for the letterpress title page, "The book-seller to the buyer" (pp. [1]-[2]) and "A new invented alphabet" and "Of a pen-knife" (pp. [3]-8).
Unsigned.
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- Catalogued from the original in the British Library