Title
Civilité letter, cut by Ameet Tavernier, second half 16th century
Creator
Enschedé, J. (uitgever/publisher)
Year
1768
Type
tekstbladzijde, page
Measurements
22,5 x 12,5 cm. (pagina)
Related term
letterproeven, lettertypen, civilité
Period
16e eeuw, 18e eeuw
Classification
C: Paleografie, letterontwerp, lettertypen, lettergieten, schrift
Content
A civilité letter (a Gothic script type, originating in France, hence the name written 'in the old way') in great primer and cicero type,cut by Ameet Tavernier for Christopher Plantin in Antwerp. Tavernier was a Frenchman who had settled in Antwerp in 1557. In the second half of the 16th century many new letters with a strong French influence were cut in the Southern Netherlands. Hereby Christopher Plantin played a significant role.
Original
Proef van letteren, welke gegooten worden in de nieuwe Haerlemsche lettergietery van J. Enschedé. 1768. - [Haarlem, J. Enschedé, 1768], niet gepagineerd
available in
Koninklijke Bibliotheek, Den Haag 3107 B 27
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