King Penguin K47. Penguin 1st Edition, published 1949.
A concise, illustrated history of European handwriting. The text explores the evolution of scripts from Roman times through the 20th century, emphasizing the beauty and enduring legacy of the Italian chancery hand.
Author: Alfred Fairbank
Contents: 64 plates in black and white, 13 black-and-white figures in text
Cover Design: by Jan Tschichold, adapted from Juan de Yciar, 1547.
Pages: 40pp + 64pp.
Condition grading: Very Good book in Good Minus dust jacket. Dust jacket has losses to top of spine section. Book has minor damage to top of spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
King Penguin K47. Penguin 1st Edition, published 1949.
A concise, illustrated history of European handwriting. The text explores the evolution of scripts from Roman times through the 20th century, emphasizing the beauty and enduring legacy of the Italian chancery hand.
Author: Alfred Fairbank
Contents: 64 plates in black and white, 13 black-and-white figures in text
Cover Design: by Jan Tschichold, adapted from Juan de Yciar, 1547.
Pages: 40pp + 64pp.
Condition grading: Very Good book in Good Minus dust jacket. Dust jacket has losses to top of spine section. Book has minor damage to top of spine. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
