The Universal English Short-Hand; Or, The Way of Writing English, in the Most Easy, Concise, Regular, and Beautiful Manner, Applicable to Any Other Language, But Particularly Adjusted to Our Own.

John Byrom

Published by Joseph Harrop, Manchester, 1767

About this Item

A beautifully bound, first and only edition of this fascinating guide to universal English shorthand, written by the man who invented the system, John Byrom. The first and only edition. Bound in a decorative full calf. Uncommon work. The definitive and original guide to the revolutionary system of Universal English Shorthand, authored by the system's inventor, John Byrom. An important feat, Byrom created this system in the early eighteenth century, patenting it in 1740. It was subsequently taught in both Cambridge and Oxford universities and used by the clerk in the House of Lords.This guide of 'The Universal English Short-Hand' was posthumously published in this form, marking a significant development in the practice's history. Collated, complete with twelve plates and a table. With handwritten notes loosely inserted from a previous owner, an R. Kearly, with notes to the front blank and the occasional pencil annotation. Bound in a decorative full calf. Eight blank leaves bound to the front and rear. Externally, very smart, with light rubbing to the leather. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd light handing mark or pencil annotation. Ink notes to front blank. Very Good Indeed.

Seller Inventory # 950Q12

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Universal English Short-Hand; Or, The Way of Writing English, in the Most Easy, Concise, Regular, and Beautiful Manner, Applicable to Any Other Language, But Particularly Adjusted to Our Own.
• Publisher: Joseph Harrop, Manchester
• Publication Date: 1767
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book