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Practical Calligraphy

by John R. Nash

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A comprehensive guide to calligraphy offers step-by-step instructions for setting up a board and choosing pens, paper, and ink, and discusses procedures for right and left handers, the history of the craft, and the principles and terminology of heraldry

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Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, General Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 745.6 — Arts & recreation Drawing & decorative arts Decorations & Handicrafts / Calligraphy Calligraphy, illumination, heraldic design
LCC: Z43 .N37 — Bibliography, Library Science and Information Resources Books (General). Writing. Paleography Writing Calligraphy. Penmanship

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Languages: English
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Published: 1992
Genres: Nonfiction, Art & Design, General Nonfiction, History
DDC/MDS: 745.6
LCC: Z43 .N37

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