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London: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1814. Two volumes. 8vo. 220 x 140 mm. (8 1/4 x 5 1/2 inches). xv, 402 pp.; [iv], 403-758 [2], clvi pp., plus pp. ads. Illustrated with 9 plates 4 of which are folding and numerous illustrations in the text. Near contemporary calf backed..... More
London: Printed for and by William Savage, 1809-09. Three volumes, plus the first part of volume four, No. 19. 8vo. 218 x 130 mm., (8 x 5 inches). iv, 236, [2] plus 2 engraved plates; iv, 286, [2] pp., iv, 286 pp.; 48 pp. Bound in full English calf, decorated..... More
ca. 1850. 8vo. 215 x 160 mm., (8 ½ x 6 ¼ inches). 306 leaves, chapters separated by blanks. 19th century leather backed marbled paper boards; inner hinge cracked, edges bumped, some abrasion to the head of the spine; sound. Beautifully written manuscript volume containing an extensive discussion of..... More
London and Bath: Isaac Pitman & Sons; Phonetic Institute, 1887. 8vo. 210 x 135 mm. (8 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches). viii, 244, [4] pp., plus 8 pp. ads. Original decorated green cloth; text block a bit cocked, but sound and attractive. Westby-Gibson finished his bibliography to celebrate the International Shorthand..... More
