Autograph calligraphy exemplar signed Matthew Buchinger [graphic].

Norwich, 1674.

1 item ; 68 x 87 mm

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From dealer's description: "125. (Buchinger, Matthias) Autograph calligraphy exemplar signed ("Matthew Buchinger") One page (68 x 87 mm) on a slip cut from a leaf of paper, Norwich, 25 September 1733, variously demonstrating frontward, backward, upside-down, and mirror writing; soiled, some restoration at top margin, tiny chip at right margin, hinged to a mat board. This standard formulation of Buchinger's writing prowess was evidently inscribed during his engagement at the Angel in Norwich: "This was Written by Matthias Buchinger born Without Hands or Feet 1674 in Germany." REFERENCE: Exemplars, p. 75; MB, fig. 22; Wordplay 70 Ordered from: Sotheby's Auctions New York, D9542, 2021-11-01, "The Ricky Jay Collection", October 27, 2021, Lot #125.

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