The first writing book; an English translation & facsimile of Arrighi's Operina, the first manual of the chancery hand;
Author:
Arrighi, Ludovico
Translator:
Benson, John Howard
Publisher:
Yale University Press
Sponsor:
Harvard College Library
Sponsor:
Newberry Library
Printer:
Meriden Gravure Company
With introduction and notes by John Howard Benson.
Propectus for publication [4p] tipped on back paste-down
Xv, [1] 47, [1] p
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (2003-05) by Dreyfus, John
Production date: AD 1954
"Printed by the Meriden Gravure Company. 300 copies printed on Arches paper."--Colophon. Signed by John Howard Benson
Published by Yale University Press for Harvard College Library and The Newberry Library.
Support composed of paper
Accession number: PB 38-2003
Primary reference Number: 94555
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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