PERRET, Clement (1551-1591). Exercitatio alphabetica nova et utilissima. [Antwerp:] Christopher Plantin, 1569.

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PERRET, Clement (1551-1591). Exercitatio alphabetica nova et utilissima. [Antwerp:] Christopher Plantin, 1569.

成交价 英镑 8,125
成交价 英镑 8,125
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PERRET, Clement (1551-1591). Exercitatio alphabetica nova et utilissima. [Antwerp:] Christopher Plantin, 1569.

First edition of an outstanding writing manual and one of the first to be printed from engraved plates. ‘With the exception of Neudörffer’s early experiments with etched lettering samples […], Perret’s book is the first intaglio writing manual’ (Becker). Its attraction lies not only in Perret’s superb calligraphic specimens but in their extraordinary borders, strongly influenced by Hans Vredeman de Vries, which show the ornamental genius of Flemish Mannerism at its most exuberant. ‘This was a book not only for writers but also for artists, mapmakers, metalsmiths, and needle workers—in short, all those who used letters or borders in their work’ (Encyclopaedia Britannica). Adams P-729; Becker 47; Berlin Kat. 5002; Bonacini 1404.

Broadsheets (357 x 245mm). 35 engraved plates, comprising engraved title, colophon, and 33 plates of calligraphic specimens by Perret, all within ornamental strapwork borders decorated with a variety of grotesque figures, animals, fruits and flowers (gently pressed, small faint stain on plate 19). 20th-century red morocco gilt by David. Provenance: label removed from front endpaper.
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