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The practice of letters : the Hofer collection of writing manuals 1514-1800

Title
The practice of letters : the Hofer collection of writing manuals 1514-1800 / by David P. Becker.
Author
Becker, David P.
Publication
Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard College Library, 1997.

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Additional Authors
Harvard College Library. Department of Printing and Graphic Arts.
Description
xxiii, 127 p. : ill., facsims.; 28 cm.
Alternative Title
Hofer collection of writing manuals 1514-1800
Subjects
Note
  • "This catalogue describes the collection of printed manuals for the teaching of lettering and handwriting (often referred to as writing books or copybooks) acquired by Philip Hofer for the Harvard College Library, where they form a distinct section in the Department of Printing and Graphic Arts"--Introd., p. ix.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-121) and indexes.
Call Number
JFF 99-3134
ISBN
0914630180
LCCN
96080061
OCLC
37007788
Author
Becker, David P.
Title
The practice of letters : the Hofer collection of writing manuals 1514-1800 / by David P. Becker.
Imprint
Cambridge, Mass. : Harvard College Library, 1997.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 119-121) and indexes.
Added Author
Harvard College Library. Department of Printing and Graphic Arts.
Research Call Number
JFF 99-3134
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