Writing simplified
Subtitle: being an easy and concise method of acquiring the art of penmanship, on a plan of uniformity of ruling, suited to large hand, capitals and small hand : for the use of common schools
By: by E. Valentine
Edition: 2d ed.
Publisher: Lincoln & Edmands
Published: 1829
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Subjects: Copybooks; Penmanship
Other titles: Valentine's penmanship; Penmanship
Notes: Page [1] is blank and is pasted to the front cover.

The first 6 leaves are all engraved and consist of writing samples by Annin and Smith after designs by Valentine.

The last 4 leaves are letterpress and consist of roman, italic, and "German" alphabets.

Nash, R. American penmanship 1800-1850, 213.