J. P. Hemm's Portraits in Penmanship of the Royal Family.
by HEMM (John Peck)
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About This Item
Nottingham: Hemm, Oliver, & Co., 1831. First and only edition, large folio (565 x 420 mm), title page with list of subscribers, 8 calligraphic portraits, the faces of the portraits engraved in stipple, the remainder composed of calligraphic flourishes, a couple of minor closed tears to fore-edge of upper wrapper and title, orig. blue paper wrappers, calligraphic title label mounted on upper cover. The author was Master of the Ladies School, Caslegate, Nottingham, and the Writing-Master to the Free Grammar School, Nottingham. The plates are engraved by Goodwill & Lawson, Alexander & Co., and J. H. Whitman and comprising: George IV, King of Great Britain; His Most Gracious Majesty William the Fourth; His Royal Highness the Duke of York; His Royal Highness Edward, Duke of Kent; His Royal Highness Prince Ernest Augustus, Duke of Cumberland; His Royal Highness the Duke of Sussex; His Royal Highness Prince Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge; His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester.
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- Forest Books (GB)
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- 38772
- Title
- J. P. Hemm's Portraits in Penmanship of the Royal Family.
- Author
- HEMM (John Peck)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Nottingham: Hemm, Oliver, & Co., 1831
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