The Phonographic Manual

Cincinnati: Phonographic Institute, 1857. 12mo, pp. 92, [30], 7, [1]; lithograph title page and lithographic plates of shorthand throughout; original black cloth blind- and gilt-stamped, marbled edges; last 30 pages dampstained, discoloration on lower cover, good and sound. Benn moved to Cincinnati soon after arriving in the U.S. in 1853 and worked diligently to spread his brother, Isaac's system… Read more about this item

Cincinnati: Phonographic Institute, 1856. 12mo, pp. 92, [40]; lithograph title page and lithographic plates of shorthand throughout; original black calf blind- and gilt-stamped, marbled edges; textblock 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… Read more about this item

PITMAN, Benn. THE PHONOGRAPHIC MANUAL. Cincinnati, OH: The Phonographic Institute (n.d.). 92 pp. + [40] pp. writing exercises and publisher's catalogue. 12mo.,, brown cloth stamped in gilt and blind. Corners bumped, moderate shelfwear. No title on spine. Moderate to heavy foxing throughout. Shorthand as invented by Pitman.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.