George Bickham's Penmanship Made Easy (Young Clerks Assistant)

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"Lefties" require different instructions.

I'm no calligrapher. That said, I've a deep love and appreciation for penmanship and also for reading and learning about antique script hands. This short work by one of the greatest engravers and calligraphers ever is a wonderful read, a fun way to practice penmanship (as an advanced study)and a rich (if by no means comprehensive) source of samples for persons interested in 18th Century engraving, handwriting and calligraphy.I can't imagine recommending this little book to beginners. For one thing, Copperplate (the writing hand of the 18th Century)is not a hand most people learn in grade school and use as kids. Thankfully, there is a real revival of interest in Copperplate scripts and for those of us who are already trying their hand at Copperplate, and perhaps working with some other calligraphic scripts, this book is quite a good resource -- one of two by Mr. Bickham reproduced by Dover Publications.

Keeping this book in it's proper context is important.This is a reprint of a guide published in 1733. It's not a modern "how to" guide that shows you every stroke for you to improve your penmanship. It is a quaint old 61-page sample book that shows examples of a few general fonts.I wouldn't recommend this book to someone who wants to learn how to make each letter of each font. This book won't do that. This book is a quaint historical document, or as the back cover says, "a delightful look back at the instruction manuals and teaching methods of the mid-1700s."

Nice little book on ornamental writing. Contains poems, sayings, one line sentences which are good material for writing practice whatever style you wish to emulate.

Very hard!!! The writing concept is great but you really have to be determined and on your toes if you hope to achieve the same skill set this book obviously expects from anyone who wants to write the way English was first written centuries ago!! Anyone who can indeed learn to write penmanship in this very ornate but beautiful style, should win a gold medal!!!

Nice reference to look at, but not for use as a guide for practicing penmanship.

My son had the most horrid penmanship several years ago I have ever seen. I guess it comes from using a keyboard all of the time to communicate. I bought this book hoping to help and it did. The thing to remember is NOT to go through it fast. Buying practice paper and extending the time spent writing will help a lot. I really like this book. My son's penmanship is now legible.

An interesting book. Had to contact the seller I had an immediate reply. Thank you.

thankyou for great post time and book is wonderful

thought it would have lessons in it

Item arrived on time and as described. Thank you.

just wanted some extra versions of scripts. Not bad