{"product_id":"handwriting-national-survey-piggott-1958","title":"Handwriting: A National Survey, Reginald Piggott, 1958","description":"\u003cp\u003eWho wrote it: Handwriting: A National Survey is by Reginald Piggott, F.R.S.A., National Diploma in Calligraphy, published by George Allen and Unwin Ltd of London in 1958.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat it's about: Based on a national survey of British handwriting conducted in 1957, the book analyzes thousands of samples from across professions, ages, and regions, then proposes a model alphabet for better modern handwriting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecial features: The book reproduces hundreds of actual handwriting samples alongside typeface specimens and model alphabets, making it visually rich throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhy I like it: This book is really interesting. I love illustrations of handwriting, typefaces, and fonts, and this one is extra fun because it is British and not American.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Dark grey cloth hardcover with yellow dust jacket; jacket has some edge wear but is intact. Please review all photos carefully, and email me with any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks so much for visiting, ❤️ Jess\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51721338847522,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/0709\/9951\/files\/IMG_7480.jpg?v=1780668209","url":"https:\/\/prettyoldbooks.com\/products\/handwriting-national-survey-piggott-1958","provider":"Pretty Old Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}