Brachygraphy Easy Compendious System Short Hand by Gurney Thomas Joseph (8 results)

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Full Leather. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Fifteenth Edition. Leather somewhat worn. Bookplate of John V Stewart " Metuendo Corolla Draconis" to front pastedown.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good condition. Fourteenth Edition. Duodecimo. [2] 76pp. Bound in contemporary calf with decorative gilt ruling on covers, gilt lettering and ruling on spine. Speckled edges. Frontispiece engraving of Thomas Gurney. Title page with decorative elements. Signed N.B. Gurney (possibly H.B.) on last page. Title page: "Improved after more than Fourty Years Practice & Experience by Thomas Gurney: And brought still nearer to Perfection upon the present Method by Joseph Gurney." Dedicated to the King, London, July, 1772. Illustrated with twelve plates of samples of shorthand. Light wear along edges. Illustrated book plates of Sir John Stirling Maxwell on inside front, of Nether Pollok. Arts of Design, on inside back cover, Some offsetting of inner calf edges to endpapers. Block with very light damp-staining. "Although Brachygraphy, or the Art of Writing in abbreviated Characters, is extremely ancient )for we read of its being practiced, in the Roman Senate, by persons whom Cicero instructed and employed for that purpose); yet, it was not introduced into our own country, till toward the latter end of the sixteenth century; when, in the year 1588, Dr. Timothy Bright printed a treatise entitled "Charactere, or the Art of short, secret, and swift Writing, by Characters;" which he dedicated to Queen Elizabeth, under whose Letters Patent it was published. The variatio, admitted into the edition now presented to the Reader, are the result of intense application, and experienced usefulness. At the same time that I have, by expunging a great number of needless characters, rendered a complete knowledge of the art more easily attainable, I have laboured (I trust with success) to make the system more comprehensive, and the characters more intrinsically legible, than has hitherto been effected." (Preface to the ninth edition).

Fourteenth Edition. Fourteenth Edition. Frontispiece portrait of Thomas Gurney, 12 engraved plates of examples of pages of short-hand. 1 vols. 12mo. Four poems to the author precede the text. The authors are identified only by initials: E[rasmus] D[arwin], C. H., H. B. and W. B. The final leaf bears the signature of W[illiam] B[rodie] Gurney, the editor, also a shorthand writer, the grandson of Thomas and son of Joseph. Contemporary speckled calf, single dotted with intermittant larger dots forming border on covers. signatures of Sophy and John Chossa, Gibr[altar], 1834 at back. Rubbed, surface worming, chipping of head and tail of spine, engraved title, pencil drawings on front blanks, some waterstaining in lower out corners, mostly marginal, some light soiling Frontispiece portrait of Thomas Gurney, 12 engraved plates of examples of pages of short-hand. 1 vols. 12mo.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1835. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 114, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 114.