“Beauty Soon Fades”, Early Calligraphy Practice Book, c. 18th century
Hand-written calligraphy practice book on thin fine laid handmade paper. Contains numerous pages of gorgeous penmanship, rarely, if ever seen today, along with patterns reminiscent of 20th century abstract drawings.
Size - 8 inches x 9 inches
Date- 18th century
Condition- Fair, the paper cover is quite tattered, some water stains, otherwise in good condition
Hand-written calligraphy practice book on thin fine laid handmade paper. Contains numerous pages of gorgeous penmanship, rarely, if ever seen today, along with patterns reminiscent of 20th century abstract drawings.
Size - 8 inches x 9 inches
Date- 18th century
Condition- Fair, the paper cover is quite tattered, some water stains, otherwise in good condition
Hand-written calligraphy practice book on thin fine laid handmade paper. Contains numerous pages of gorgeous penmanship, rarely, if ever seen today, along with patterns reminiscent of 20th century abstract drawings.
Size - 8 inches x 9 inches
Date- 18th century
Condition- Fair, the paper cover is quite tattered, some water stains, otherwise in good condition