Daniel Adams / THE SCHOLAR'S ARITHMETIC OR FEDERAL ACCOUNTANT 1802

Description: Doing Math In Early AmericaTHE SCHOLAR'S ARITHMETIC: OR, FEDERAL ACCOUNTANTBy Daniel Adams1802Second revised edition of one of the most popular mathematical textbooks in the early United States, with extensive contemporary figuring.Good plus."What will be a man's wages for 6 months, at 43 cents per day, working 5 1/2 days per week?" "Judged by the number of editions produced, [THE SCHOLAR'S ARITHMETIC] attained second place in popularity among the arithmetics published in America in the period from 1800 to 1825," says historian Louis C. Karpinski (133). He further notes that, though Daniel Adams included blanks under the problems for readers to do their own sums, "thrifty New Englanders continued to use" the text, even after past pupils filled them with figuring (Karpinski, 134). This copy is a prime example of a student using all the space afforded to them to work out the solutions to copious math problems. One can only hope they were rewarded with a good grade for their stylish handwriting, as the very least; this cataloguer cannot speak to the accuracy of their sums.Read more: Robin Halwas Limited, American Mathematical Textbooks 1760-1850, item 8; Louis C. Karpinski, Bibliography of Mathematical Works Printed in America Through 1850. Leominster, Massachusetts: Adams & Wilder, 1802. Quarto. 8.75'' x 5''. Original sheepskin-backed marbled boards. Various charts throughout. 216 pages, collated complete. Contemporary ownership inscription to front flyleaf, "Isaac Farley his / property bought January 12 / 1804 of Leonard Whiting price 5/3 / the twentieth year of his age." Contemporary owner name to verso of title page, "Thomas J Dons / Book." Extensive contemporary mathematical notation. Binding variously scuffed, with edgewear and loss of marbled paper to rear. Front hinge carefully reinforced, a couple subtle repairs to verso of front flyleaf; two fly leaves renewed, one to front and one to rear. Leaves with some soiling and scattered foxing. Sound overall. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 275 USD

Location: Silver Spring, Maryland

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