Examples of Handwriting 1550-1650

This indispensable guide is designed to help researchers decipher English handwriting from the Tudor and early Stuart periods—a notoriously challenging era for paleography. Examples of Handwriting 1550–1650 offers:

• Facsimiles of original scripts from parish registers, wills, and legal documents

• A full page devoted to each letter of the alphabet, showing multiple forms in both upper and lower case

• 36 pages of Christian names and their Latin variants, aiding in the interpretation of baptismal and marriage entries

• Tips on distinguishing commonly confused letters, such as long 's', 'f', and 'r'

This book is especially useful for those working with 16th- and 17th-century parish records, manorial rolls, and early legal documents. It’s a practical tool for both beginners and experienced researchers who want to improve their transcription accuracy.

ISBN : 9780901878540

£5.95

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