The origin and progress of writing, as well hieroglyphic as elementary : illustrated by engravings taken from marbles, manuscripts and charters, ancient and modern : also some account of the origin and progress of printing
Thomas Astle's palaeographic survey of writing and printing, second edition, London 1803, engraved by William Skelton and Henry Howard for antiquaries and collectors of manuscripts and charters. Plates copy alphabets and initials from marbles, codices and deeds: Insular display capitals with animal-head terminals, hand-coloured yellow letterforms, penwork flourishes, and comparative scripts usable as display type, decorated initials or ornamental rule.
