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Books on Calligraphy - $12 (Tyngsborough)
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Two books for $15.
(1)
Calligraphy for the Beginner, by Tom Gourdie, NY, NY 1979
Providing an introduction to calligraphy, Tom Gourdie, himself a past master of the art, supplies many different alphabets and shows how each may be applied by drawing, painting, carving, or writing with a broad lettering pen. He also gives advice on materials that are most suitable. This is one of the classic books in the field.
Very good condition. Slight tear on cover.
(2)
Written Letters: 22 Alphabets for Calligraphers, by Jacqueline Svaren, Freeport, ME 1975
Models of popular historical lettering systems from incised Roman to Italic are accompanied by advice on their execution. This book has established itself as a classic in calligraphic literature.
Useful spiral bind, semi-hard cover.
Very good condition