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A Book of Scripts by Alfred Fairbank 1952 - King Penguin


Title: A Book of Scripts
Author: Alfred Fairbank
Publisher: King Penguin
Publication Date: 1952
Format: Hardback
Condition: This book is in good condition for its age other than some minor signs of wear. Comes with dust jacket, inscription on first page.

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Reader's note

This charming little pocket-sized book, A Book of Scripts by Alfred Fairbank documents the history of the development of handwriting and the story of civilisation itself. Mr Fairbank in his introductory essay, sketches the changes in our writing technique from the Romans until today; and the sixty-four pages of examples which form the body of the book show specimens of the best lettering of nearly two-thousand years, from Trajan's Column through the Middle Ages and the Italian hands of the Renaissance to modern calligraphers. This edition comes beautifully illustrated throughout with black and white reference pictures. This vintage book is one among a bounty of stunning classic literature vintage books and obscure gems on our second hand bookstore!