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Unless otherwise indicated, all books in this list are in sound, usable condition ("very good"), in the original cloth binding and are 8vo. (approximately 6" X 9" in size.) Most are not new; however, previous owners' names, bookplates, stamps and other marks of ownership are not noted unless such markings are disfiguring. Bindings on older books will usually show normal signs of wear and use relative to the age of the book. Excessive wear or damage is noted in the description. Books whose condition is above average are also noted.
405001 The House of David, his Inheritance: A Book of Sample Scripts 1914 A. D., by Edward Johnston. Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1966. 1st edition. Illus., square 4to., red cloth, dj., 31 pp. VG condition. A facsimile of Edward Johnston's manuscript commissioned by Sir Sydney Cockerell consisting of a series of Biblical texts relating to King David. Johnston, who was born in 1872, is considered one of the most important calligraphers of the 20th century. $22.50
405002 Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy: A Step-by-Step Manual, by Eleanor Winters. Published by Gramercy Books, New York, 1994. Index, biblio., illus., hard covers, dj., 4to., 192 pp. A comprehensive step-by-step manual for the student who wishes to produce his or her own "History By Hand" for future generations. $15.00
405003 Practical Calligraphy, by John R. Nash and Gerald Fleuss. Published by The Hamlyn Publishing Group, Ltd., London, 1992. Biblio., illus., map, pictorial boards, dj., 4to., 144 pp. VG condition. This comprehensive, fully illustrated handbook provides all the essential information to enable the reader to become proficient in calligraphy. There are chapters on the history of calligraphy and on heraldic lettering. $25.00
404003 The Golden Age: Manuscript Painting at the Time of Jean, Duke of Berry, by Marcel Thomas. Published by George Braziller, Inc., New York, 1996. Reprint of 1979 edition. 19 b&w illus., 40 color plates, softcover, 4to., 119 pp. Near fine condition. Illustrations, with commentary, reproduced from important medieval manuscripts. These spectacular illustrations are from the golden age of book illumination. $17.50
404004 The Golden Age of English Manuscript Painting 1200-1500, by Richard Marks and Nigel Morgan. Published by George Braziller, Inc., New York, 1996. Reprint of 1981 edition. Biblio., 23 b&w illus., 40 color plates, softcover, 4to., 119 pp. Near fine condition. Illustrations, with commentary, reproduced from important Gothic manuscripts. Spectacular illustrations from the golden age of medieval English Calligraphy. $17.50
404005 Early Spanish Manuscript Illumination, by John Williams. Published by George Braziller, Inc., New York, 1977. 1st edition. Biblio., 27 b&w illus., 40 color plates, softcover, 4to., 119 pp. VG condition. Illustrations, with commentary, reproduced from important Spanish manuscripts. Spectacular illustrations of Spanish manuscripts produced from the 7th through the 11 centuries. $17.50