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The American Penman, Comprising the Art of Writing Plain & Ornamental. Designed as a Standard Work, for the Use of Schools.

(American, 1789–1852)
1824
Place of PublicationHartford, Connecticut, USA
Medium/TechniqueIllustrated book, with 16 metal engravings and one wood engraving.
DimensionsOverall: 13.8 x 22.4 x 0.4 cm (5 7/16 x 8 13/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineBequest of Maxim Karolik
Accession number2006.2015
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ClassificationsIllustrated books
Description
Hartford: [the author] 1824
ProvenanceOld inscription: "Happylonia Stevens Book / Pittsfield 1829"; Maxim Karolik, Newport, RI (1893–1963), by whom bequeathed to the MFA (accessioned December 27, 2006).