SPENCERS' PRACTICAL 

 WRITING 



By PLATT R. SPENCER'S SONS 



Books i, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 Per dozen, $0.60 



SPENCERS' PRACTICAL WRITING has been devised 

 because of the distinct and wide-spread reaction from the 

 use of vertical writing in schools. It is thoroughly up- 

 to-date, embodying all the advantages of the old and of the 

 new. Each word can be written by one continuous move- 

 ment of the pen. 



^| The books teach a plain, practical hand, moderate in slant, 

 and free from ornamental curves, shades, and meaningless 

 lines. The stem letters are long enough to be clear and un- 

 mistakable. The capitals are about two spaces in height. 

 ^| The copies begin with words and gradually develop into 

 sentences. The letters, both large and small, are taught 

 systematically. In the first two books the writing is some- 

 what larger than is customary because it is more easily learned 

 by young children. These books also contain many illustra- 

 tions in outline. The ruling is very simple. 

 ^[ Instruction is afforded showing how the pupil should sit at 

 the desk, and hold the pen and paper. A series of drill move- 

 ment exercises, thirty-three in number, with directions for 

 their use, accompanies each book. 



SPENCERIAN PRACTICAL WRITING SPELLER 

 Per dozen, $0.48 



THIS simple, inexpensive device provides abundant drill in writing 

 words. At the same time it trains pupils to form their copies in 

 accordance with the most modern and popular system of penmanship, 

 and saves much valuable time for both teacher and pupil. 



AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY 



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