English

Ames’ Hand Book of Artistic Penmanship

Daniel T. Ames (1835-1909) was a famous “engrosser” (calligrapher) based in New York City. He published this little book in 1882. It has two pages of instructions and advice, followed by 29 full-page exemplars of Ames’s calligraphy, flourishing, and lettering. Physical description: 32 pages; 5.7 × 9.1 in. (14.5 × 23.1 cm); paper covers, sewn.

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