The first writing book
an English translation & facsimile text of Arrighi's Operina, the first manual of the chancery hand.
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Author
Contributions
- Benson, John Howard, 1901-1956 - Contributor
Publication
1966 - Yale University Press, New Haven, Connecticut
Language
English
Subjects
Topics
Series Statement
- Studies in the history of calligraphy -- 2
Other Editions
- The first writing book: an English translation & facsimile text of Arrighi's Operina, the first manual of the chancery hand.
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