An introduction to Mr. Byrom's Universal English short hand : or the way of writing English in the most easy, concise, regular & beautiful manner : in a series of letters addressed to a young friend : to which are added, general observations on the short hand characters, with appropriate examples for the learner's exercise / designed for the use of schools . Third edition.

MOLIYNEUX, T.

Published by Stockport : Printed for the editor, by J. Clarke 1804

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Third edition. Octavo. 207mm. Pp. Pp. [1] ii - iv, [1] 2 - 104. Plates XX. The engraved title page is water stained and lightly spotted, the text is clean. The plates are occasionally dusty. Contemporary skiver (?) rubbed, over marbled paper backed boards, corners bumped, original printed paper label on the upper cover reading - An Improved edition of Mr. Byrom's short-hand. Preface dated 1803. Overaall,a near very good copy. The author regards Byrom's "Universal English short-hand" published Manchester, 1767 as the first edition of the present work. The 2nd edition appeared London 1796 under title: An abridgement of Mr. Byrom's Universal English short-hand (introduction signed: T.M.). Includes bibliographical footnotes. Seller Inventory # 000801

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Title: An introduction to Mr. Byrom's Universal ...

Publisher: Stockport : Printed for the editor, by J. Clarke 1804

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good