[Command of hand figures]
Publisher: Johann Christoph Weigel
Published: 1730
Place of publication: Nuremberg
Language: ger
Subjects: Copybooks; Early works to 1800; Penmanship
Notes: Engraved throughout; consists of eight samples of animals executed in command of hand style.

The first sample is unnumbered and bears the publisher's imprint "Christoph Weigel Iun: exc:" and an inventory number "392," probably corresponding to a printed catalogue issued by the Weigel firm. The subsequent samples are numbered 2-8.

Bonacini, C. Arte scrittorie, 2032.

Becker, D.P. Practice of letters, 164.

Philip Hofer Collection.

Bound following J.C. Weigel's eight-sample Teutsches Zug-Alphabet (ca. 1705), which was clearly issued separately, as evidenced by the independent stab-stitching of each item.

Marbled paper wrappers; in loden cloth case, 25 x 39 cm.