The writing manual: 'Primera parte del arte de escribir todas formas de letras'

1650

Not on view

Engraved arms on title, engraved portrait of Casanova designed and engraved by Villafranca. 30 plates of calligraphy, 3 with ornamental borders, relief initials and tail-pieces.

Not in Guilmard, Foulc, Detailleur. 65 leaves, palges no. 1-58, 7 preliminary pages, sigs.: A - F 4(plates between E 3 & E 4), F - G 4 (plate between G 1 & G 2). Card in Spanish concerning book loose in back. Bound in dark blue leather, stamped and gilded.

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Title: The writing manual: 'Primera parte del arte de escribir todas formas de letras'
Author: José de Casanova (Spanish, 1613–1692)
Artist: Pedro de Villafranca y Malagón (Spanish, 1615–1684)
Publisher: Diego Díaz de la Carrera , Madrid
Sitter: José de Casanova (Spanish, 1613–1692)
Published in: Madrid
Date: 1650
Medium: Plates: engraving
Dimensions: Overall: 12 3/16 x 8 11/16 x 9/16 in. (31 x 22 x 1.4 cm)
Classification: Books
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1928
Object Number: 28.13.2
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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