GEORGE BICKHAM
(English 1684-1789)

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Pages from The Universal Penman

The Universal Penman, published in 1741, was the ultimate guide to English penmanship. Engraved by George Bickham after the designs of England's finest scriptwriters, The Universal Penman was a compilation of broadsides, each one focusing on a different art, profession, emotion, or human moral. Beside the handwriting, may of the broadsides are highlighted with  engraved vignette illustrations done by Bickham.  

Plate 27, Learning
For The Universal Penman.
Penman: Samuel Vaux
Engraver: George Bickham.
Published in London, 1740.
$120.

Plate 136, Promises
For The Universal Penman.
Penman: Nathaniel Dove
Engraver: George Bickham.
Published in London, 1740.
$100.

Plate 204, Merit
For The Universal Penman.
Penman: Joseph Champion
Engraver: George Bickham.
Published in London, 1740.
$100.

Plate 101, Painting
For The Universal Penman.
Penman: Joseph Champion
Engraver: George Bickham.
Published in London, 1740.
$100.

Plate 109, Liberty
For The Universal Penman.
Penman: W. Clark
Engraver: George Bickham.
Published in London, 1740.
$120.

Freedom
For The Universal Penman.
Engraving, 1740.
Engraver: Emanuel Hustin.
$120.

Plate 208, Greek
For The Universal Penman.
Engraver: George Bickham.
Published in London, 1740.
$100.

Plate 55, Laughter
For The Universal Penman.
Penman: Joseph Champion.
Engraver: George Bickham.
Published in London, 1740.
$100.