Calligraphy 1535-1885

Calligraphy 1535-1885, La Bibliografica, 1962

Size 17 x 24,5 cm, 178 pages, paperback, English text.

Catalogue compiled by Carla Marzoli with an introduction by Stanley Morison.

The history of printed handbooks on calligraphy from 1535 to 1885 is well represented in this illustrated book which has descriptions and details of every exemplar. The catalogue includes 72 items, Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese and from the Low Countries.

This is a rare out of print book for the student of calligraphy who wants to find historical documentation.

It is not a second hand book but the paper is old and the pages are yellowed. The design is by Max Huber.