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Theorica et Pratica. . .de modo Scribendi

Author Written by Sigismundo Fanti Italian
Engraver Engraved by Ugo da Carpi Italian
Publisher Published by Johannes Rubeus Vercellensis Italian
December 1, 1514
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Object Information
  • Title: Theorica et Pratica. . .de modo Scribendi
  • Author: Written by Sigismundo Fanti (Italian, born Ferrara, active Venice 16th century)
  • Engraver: Engraved by Ugo da Carpi (Italian, Carpi ca. 1480–1532 Bologna)
  • Publisher: Published by Johannes Rubeus Vercellensis (Italian, active 16th century) , Venice
  • Published in: Venice
  • Date: December 1, 1514
  • Medium: plates: woodcut
  • Dimensions: Overall: 8 1/4 x 6 1/8 x 13/16 in. (21 x 15.5 x 2 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1923
  • Object Number: 23.22.7
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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