A manuscript arithmetic exercise book, 1819. 4to. Pp. [168].
A blank book of handmade paper watermarked ‘C.Wilmott 1818’ written throughout
in black and red in a very neat script. Orig. parchment boards, edges chafed,
worn at foot of backstrip but good and sound. The first page says ‘C.Beale
commenced this book June 11th 1819’. It is divided into sixteen
sections: Double Fellowship, Profit & Loss, Barter, Vulgar Fractions, etc.,
some with elaborately embellished calligraphic headings. Including many ‘real
life’ problems rich in references to contemporary trade and commerce, estate management,
etc. £60
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