Champion, Joseph (1709–1765)

The Writing master's invitation and instructions.No. !X. Labor Omnia Vincit. First edition of the engraving.

[London, UK?] Circa 1770. Engraving on laid paper. 41 x 26.3 cm.. Joseph Champion (1709–1765) was a prominent British writing master, accountant, and penman based in London, known for his work in the mid-18th century. He served as the Writing-Master at Mercer's Chapel Grammar School in Old Jewry and created various copybooks and instructional works designed for both ornamental and practical penmanship....
From the collection of Frederick Ruffner (1926-2014), the founder of Gale Research, Detroit. Item #51-7188

Price: $250.00