Forty Centuries of Ink / Or, A chronological narrative concerning ink and its backgrounds, introducing incidental observations and deductions, parallels of time and color phenomena, bibliography, chemistry, poetical effusions, citations, anecdotes and curiosa together with some evidence respecting the evanescent character of most inks of to-day and an epitome of chemico-legal ink.

by David Nunes Carvalho

1695.

John Sedden, "The Penman's Paradise."

1696.

John Eade, writing master.

1699.

Joseph Alleine, published several books about writing and accounts.

1699.

Robert More, "The Writing Masters Assistant." 1725. "The General Penman."

1700.

John Beckham, father of the celebrated George Beckham, wrote and engraved several pieces for "The Universal Penman."