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[CALLIGRAPHY]. SNELL, Charles (1670?1733). The Art of Writi...

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[CALLIGRAPHY]. SNELL, Charles (1670?1733). The Art of Writing; in it?s Theory and Practice. London: Henry Overton, 1712. Oblong folio. Engraved portrait of the author by G. Bickram after P. Lavergne, engraved calligraphic title, 26 engraved plates of calligraphy examples. Contemporary English paneled calf fillet twice in gilt with gilt cornerpieces, rebacked with raised bands, marbled endpapers (corners expertly repaired); quarter niger?backed folding box. A later edition without the advertisement on p. V verso. A RARE TITLE BY A WRITING MASTER. No copies listed institutionally. ESTC T139398; Heal, English Writing Masters, p. 161.