Shorthand.- Taylor (Samuel) An Essay intended to establish a Standard for an Universal System of Stenography or Short Hand Writing, first edition, engraved title, list of subscribers signed at end by the author as authentication, 11 engraved plates, later pencil notes in shorthand, extensive in places, occasional spotting, hinges reinforced, engraved label of Joseph Shovel Bookbinder to the Prince of Wales with Prince of Wales feathers at head to front pastedown, contemporary tree calf, gilt, rubbed, rebacked with gilt spine, Printed for the Author, 1786; and 2 others on shorthand, 8vo & 4to (3)
⁂ With this work Samuel Taylor introduced the first English shorthand system to be used all over the English-speaking world.
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