Description: Pitman developed what was once the world's most popular shorthand and promoted reformed spelling whilst running a thriving printing business, which became the Bath Press. He was also a founding member of the New Church in Henry Street (Swedenborgian) and President of the Vegetarian Society. Note by Hunt: Phonography and phonotypy discovered by I. Pitman - phonetic printing commenced in Bath, by Mr. I. Pitman, January 7th 1844.
Engraved & printed by S.J. Lander, High Street, Bristol. Published by S. Bagster & Sons, 15, Paternoster Row, London.