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George Bickham (English, 1684-1789)
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.
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Plate 27, Learning
For The Universal Penman. Penman: Samuel Vaux. Engraver: George Bickham. Published in London, 1740.
Sheet: 16 x 10 inches.
$120
Plate 136, Promises
For The Universal Penman. Penman: Nathaniel Dove. Engraver: George Bickham. Published in London, 1740.
Sheet: 16 x 10 inches.
$100
Plate 204, Merit
For The Universal Penman. Penman: Joseph Champion. Engraver: George Bickham. Published in London, 1740.
Sheet: 16 x 10 inches.
$100
Plate 101, Painting
For The Universal Penman. Penman: Joseph Champion. Engraver: George Bickham. Published in London, 1740.
Sheet: 16 x 10 inches.
$100
Plate 109, Liberty
For The Universal Penman. Penman: W. Clark. Engraver: George Bickham. Published in London, 1740.
Sheet: 16 x 10 inches.
$120
Freedom
For The Universal Penman. Engraver: Emanuel Hustin. Published in London, 1740.
Sheet: 16 x 10 inches.
$120
Plate 208, Greek
For The Universal Penman. Engraver: George Bickham. Published in London, 1740.
Sheet: 16 x 10 inches.
$100
Plate 55, Laughter
For The Universal Penman. Penman: Joseph Champion. Engraver: George Bickham. Published in London, 1740.
Sheet: 16 x 10 inches.
$100
