John
Sturt (1658-1730)
“He
that Loveth Pleasure”, 1698, an original engraving after the design by John
Ayres (fl. 1680–1700). This piece
served as an illustration in Ayres’ “A Tutor to Penmanship,” a two-part
copybook published in London in 1698, with a dedication to King William III.
The designs in the copybook were crafted for Ayres’ instruction in the art of
fine penmanship, conducted at “Hand and Pen” within the vicinity of St. Paul’s
Churchyard in London.
This
engraving features a quotation from the Book of Proverbs (Proverbs 21:17 and
Proverbs 23:31–32), as inscribed in the plate as “CH. XXI. 17.” and “CH. XXIII.
31.” at the lower left). This plate and the publication may be viewed online on Archive.org: https://archive.org/details/bim_early-english-books-1641-1700_a-tutor-to-penmanship_ayres-john_1698/page/n31/mode/2up.
Engraving
on fine laid paper with small margins.
Size:
(sheet) 21.7 x 34.7 cm; (platemark); 19.5 x 31.8 cm.
Condition:
a strong and faultless impression with small but adequate margins. There is a
closed puncture/tear in the upper margin, otherwise the sheet is in an excellent
condition with no significant stains.
Price
& Shipping: AU$242 (approx. US$158.73 / €137.0 2/ £121.01), including
worldwide express shipping. Import duties are the buyer’s responsibility.
If
you're interested in acquiring this exceptionally rare and remarkable example
of 17th-century engraved penmanship, featuring intricate flourishes and a
stunningly ornate initial capital “H,” please contact me at
oz_jim@printsandprinciples.com. I’ll be happy to provide a secure and
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