Lot
689 
Pittman, Benn, Phonography, all over advertising on immaculate buff cover franked with 1857 3¢ dull red tied by "North Lawrenceville, Mass." cds and addressed to New York, cover with imprint of "Benn Pitman, Cincinnati, Ohio" at bottom, light cover crease, Very Fine and choice.Estimate $200 - 300.
Benn Pitman (1882-1910) was a stenographer and founded the Phonographic Institute to promote Pitman shorthand. In addition to working as a shorthand reporter, he wrote many books including a biography of his brother, Sir Isaac Pitman.
Realized: $140