1956 Gregg Shorthand Dictionary Simplified, Hardcover. John Robert Gregg. Measures about 8.25" by 5.75". 328 pages. Good condition. No dust cover. Writing on the inside cover.
Step back into the fast-paced world of mid-century business with this 1956 hardcover edition of the Gregg Shorthand Dictionary Simplified. Created by John Robert Gregg, this essential reference was a fixture for secretaries and journalists who needed to capture spoken words with speed and precision. This 328-page edition is an authoritative resource, containing official shorthand outlines for nearly 30,000 words, including specialized terms from fields such as law, medicine, and engineering.
The book measures approximately 8.25" by 5.75" and features the distinctive olive-green and dark blue binding common to professional Gregg publications of the era. It is in good vintage condition, showing authentic signs of shelf life such as light wear on the cover and personal writing on the inside cover. While it no longer has its original dust jacket, its textured cloth cover makes it a handsome decorative object for a library, office, or vintage stationery collection.
This item is vintage, about 70 years old. While it appears to be in good condition, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw I would reach out prior to sending it.
