Lot 198

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Description:

Published by Phonographic Institute, Cincinnati. 92, [40]; lithograph title page and lithographic plates of shorthand throughout; original black calf blind- and gilt-stamped, marbled edges; text block shaken edges worn, good and sound. An early (possibly second) edition of Benn Pitman's American shorthand manuals. Benn moved to Cincinnati soon after arriving in the US in 1853 and worked diligently to spread his brother Isaac's system of shorthand through the states. His manuals on Pitman shorthand became the most important and most often reprinted text on the subject in the US. Please ask specific questions on details, condition, and shipping prior to bidding, ALL ITEMS ARE SOLD AS IS, and the bidder will be responsible for payment. We box and ship what we can to keep costs low, and use USPS and UPS. Large items, extremely fragile, and high value items will be packed by UPS. Quotes available on request

    Dimensions:
  • 4.75" x 7"
  • Condition:
  • Good - Very Good Condition with no missing or torn pages

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August 3, 2020 6:00 PM EDT
Canandaigua, NY, US

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