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BICKHAM, GEORGE. The Universal Penman. Engraved frontispiece by Gravelot and 211 (of 212) plates by Bickham, including 2 general titles, dedication, and divisional title; lacks plate 177. Folio, 374x240 mm, modern 1/4 black calf, spine ends and joints scuffed; varying soiling, scattered smudges, stains, and minor repaired clean tears, small square portion excised from bottom of plates 23, 25, 38, and 36, top third missing from plate 173, institutional bookplate and unobtrusive embossed stamps. London: H. Overton, 1743
Fourth edition, and second in book form. Bonacini 208; Berlin 5062; Heal, pages 171-72; The Universal Penman 118; 2000 Years of Calligraphy 116; P. H. Muir, op. cit.
