A rare original copy of the manual *Étude de la Sténographie* (Study of Shorthand), published in Lille in 1917 by Mademoiselle J. Dufossé, following the Prévost-Delaunay system. Designed as a progressive method, the work offers a clear and structured introduction to shorthand with numerous writing and reading exercises, using a dense and elegant graphic system. It is a valuable pedagogical record of the transmission of shorthand writing at a time when rapid note-taking was essential in administrative professions. The handwritten calligraphy of the symbols and detailed theoretical explanations are exquisite.
✦ Origin: France (Lille) ✦ Estimated period: 1917 ✦ Dimensions: 24.5 × 16 cm ✦ Contents: Complete – 128 printed pages ✦ Condition: Good condition for its age, sturdy cover, clean interior, very slight patina
An iconic decorative object from the history of abbreviated writing – ideal for collectors of antique pedagogy or enthusiasts of coded writing.
