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Early 19th c. Handwritten Arithmetic Manuscript

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Item/Description: Handwritten cyphering book / school exercise book for teaching arithmetic. These books were used by students to practice mathematical problems, such as the "Single Rule of Three" and "Double Rule of Three" seen in the text. Personal paper journal dating from the late 18th or early 19th century.

Material: Paper

Dimensions: Length: 13"; Width: 8 1/4"; Height: 1"

Condition: Signs of age and wear include browning, foxing, edge wear, and tears.

Age: Late 18th - Early19th Century

Provenance: Private Estate

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Early 19th c. Handwritten Arithmetic Manuscript

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