Corrected copy of his "New Era System of Semi-Slant Writing (Chicago, Eaton & Co., 1899), signed in pencil, "Ricketts," with occasional revisions in his hand. Together with 22 proof sheets of work for this book (some are either rejected sheets or else for another book; plus proofs of two different advertising prospectuses for Ricketts' calligraphic work, and proofs of five different examples of his work (diplomas, etc.).

Published by Eaton & Co., Chicago, 1899

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Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA

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Corrected copy of his "New Era System of Semi-Slant Writing (Chicago, Eaton & Co., 1899), signed in pencil, "Ricketts," with occasional revisions in his hand. Together with 22 proof sheets of work for this book (some are either rejected sheets or else for another book; plus proofs of two different advertising prospectuses for Ricketts' calligraphic work, and proofs of five different examples of his work (diplomas, etc.).
Author
RICKETTS, C. L.
Publisher
Eaton & Co., Chicago
Publication year
1899

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