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Spencerian Handwriting

The Complete Collection of Theory and Practical Workbooks for Perfect Cursive and Hand Lettering
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Spencerian Handwriting is the definitive all-in-one edition of P.R. Spencer's classic penmanship primer, complete with step-by-step lessons and practice pages. It teaches the elegant Spencerian system, once the standard for personal and business correspondence in the 1800s. Readers will learn the seven Spencerian principles, correct pen positioning, finger and arm movements, letter dimensions, spacing, and optional shading techniques to perfect their cursive writing.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for calligraphy enthusiasts, students of historical arts, educators, and anyone wishing to develop refined, legible handwriting with a vintage flair.

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Spencerian penmanship is considered the pinnacle of classic handwriting and cursive--now a lost art. Offering a bind up of 6 books in 1, this hands-on guide is the only all-in-one edition of L.P. Spencer's theory and practice workbooks for learning and practicing perfect lettering.

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Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The first all-in-one edition of P.R. Spencer's classic penmanship primer including step-by-step lessons and pages for practising.

Easy to understand yet challenging to perfect, the Spencerian system was the standard for all personal and business correspondence in the 1800s. While modern students are barely taught cursive, for more than a century schoolchildren were dutifully drilled in intricate penmanship using this original primer.

Now you can follow the step-by-step instructions and practise on the included workbook pages to learn:

  • The seven Spencerian principles
  • Proper pen positioning
  • Finger and arm movement
  • Heights and widths of letters
  • Spacing between letters and words
  • Optional shading effects

With Spencerian Handwriting, you can add a personal touch to all your handwritten letters and notes reminiscent of simpler, more elegant times.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781612435282

Publisher: Ulysses Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 August 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Ulysses Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 190.0mm

Height: 233.0mm

Weight: 375g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Platts Roger Spencer (18001864) was an educator and originator of Spencerian penmanship.

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