Magnum in parvo or The pens perfection, inriched with variety of rare examples of all the curious hands written in this kingdom, and the neighbouring nations. With a new invented alphabet of verses, comprehending all the principal rules belonging to fair writing. Also peculiar directions to pen-man-ship, and for all hands in general. Accomodated with the explanation of a mathematical diagram, including all the mysteries of writings, famous art. Invented, written and engraven in silver, by Edward Cocker now living in Gutter-Lane, London.

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  • Magnum in parvo or The pens perfection, inriched with variety of rare examples of all the curious hands written in this kingdom, and the neighbouring nations. With a new invented alphabet of verses, comprehending all the principal rules belonging to fair writing. Also peculiar directions to pen-man-ship, and for all hands in general. Accomodated with the explanation of a mathematical diagram, including all the mysteries of writings, famous art. Invented, written and engraven in silver, by Edward Cocker now living in Gutter-Lane, London.
  • Pens perfection
People / Organizations
Imprint
London: printed by J. Redmayne, and are to be sold by Tho. Rooks at the sign of the Lamb and Ink-Bottle in Ludgate-street, between St. Paul's Church and Ludgate; where he sells the best ink. [sic] and all stationary wares, 1672.
Publication year
1672-1672
ESTC No.
R37649
Grub Street ID
119867
Description
[2], 8 p., [25] leaves of plates ; obl. 4⁰
Note
With an added title page engraved.

Engraved throughout except for the letterpress title page, "The book-seller to the buyer" (pp. [1]-[2]) and "A new invented alphabet" and "Of a pen-knife" (pp. [3]-8).

Unsigned.
Uncontrolled note
Catalogued from the original in the British Library