We are now stocking books on Copperplate and Ornamental penmanship.The Universal Penman was originally published in the 1740′s compiled from the best specimens of 24 of the leading calligraphers of the day. This book is a treasury of alphabets, decorated pages etc.In our opinion, this is the best book available for studying the Copperplate style of writing especially the capital letters.Mastering Copperplate Calligraphy is a practical guide teaching students the alphabet, numbers and punctuation; how to write simple paragraphs, quotations, poems and more.This is the best book we know of for learning Copperplate minuscules.Ornate Pictorial Calligraphy teaches the traditional ornamental art of “flourishing.” Complete instructions and examples help you create your own magnificent swirls, shaded curves, crisscrossing lines, from which birds, rabbits, deer, ribbons, and other objects gracefully emerge. Over 150 illustrations.Visit our Copperplate Books

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