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A Manual of Calligraphy
by Taylor, Peter E
- Used
- near fine
- hardcover
- First
- Condition
- Near Fine/Fine
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Lukeville , Arizona
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About This Item
London, Unwin Hyman, 1988, hardcover, 208 pp, First British edition, First Printing, Near Fine in Fine dustjacket. Straight, tight and clean with no markings, slightest corner wear. Dustjacket unclipped with original price, in new Brodart sleeve. Printed throughout in two colors this comprehensive introduction to the art by the international master covers the history and development of writing, the main styles and alphabets, materials, layout, embellishment, and the development of personal script and technique based on historical examples. Additionally illustrated with 16 pages of color plates. List of Further Reading appended.
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- Bookseller
- West of Eden Books
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- Bookseller Inventory #
- 6939
- Title
- A Manual of Calligraphy
- Author
- Taylor, Peter E
- Book condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket condition
- Fine
- Quantity available
- 1
- Edition
- First British edition, First Printing
- Binding
- Hardcover
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West of Eden Books
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About West of Eden Books
West of Eden Books is a home-based bookseller selling exclusively on-line since October 2003. We specialize in Out-Of-Print and Collectible Books with interests ranging from the Fine and Performing Arts to Science, Sports and Modern Literature. We are in daily contact with top booksellers worldwide and are happy to provide free referrals on request. Most of our listed books are first edition, first printings, carefully researched through our own reference materials and many other available sources. Most books are in Very Good to Fine condition with any flaws carefully noted. All hardcover books with dustjackets will receive a new archival quality Brodart dustjacket sleeve prior to shipping. Customer service and satisfaction is of primary importance to us at West of Eden Books. Our feedback from customers has been overwhelmingly positive. We pride ourselves in this and pledge to address any issue with any of our products or services to your satisfaction. Digital images available on request.
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