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The magic of handwriting : the Corrêa do Lago Collection, The Morgan Library & Museum

by Christine Nelson, Pedro Corrêa do Lago, Julius Wiedemann

Showcasing 140 handwritten documents, letters, manuscripts, and sketches spanning nine centuries, this volume explores the history of human creativity and communication through the personal papers of notable figures in art, science, literature, and music.

Accession 14444 ISBN 9783836574389 Publisher Taschen
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