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Civilité letter, cut by Ameet Tavernier, second half 16th century

Enschedé, J. (uitgever/publisher)
year: 1768

type: tekstbladzijde
page
detail: nee
dimensions: 22,5 x 12,5 cm. (pagina)
related persons: Tavernier, Ameet Plantijn, Christoffel
related terms: letterproeven lettertypen civilité
period: 16e eeuw 18e eeuw
classification:
C: Paleografie, letterontwerp, lettertypen, lettergieten, schrift

contents: 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.

origineel:
source: 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

©description: Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek
©reproduction: Den Haag Koninklijke Bibliotheek




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