Fractions Anatomized or, the doctrine of parts made plain and easy to themeanest capacity. On a plan entirely new. To which is added, a concisebut full explanation of duodecimal arithmetic. Also, rules to youngofficers of excise, for the examination of their own books, andrectifying errors.

Ramsbottom, Richard

Published by Printed for the author; and sold by T. Longman 1762, London

About this Item

First and only recorded edition. 12mo in sixes (approx. 6.25" x 4"). vi,[2], 138, [2 - publisher's ads] pp. Typographic diagrams throughout text.Contemporary marbled calf over boards, re-backed and re-cornered inmodern brown calf, gilt-stamped spine rules, endpapers retained. Edgesdarkened and chipped, faint rubbing to gilt rules, offsetting to ffepfrom removed bookplate; some soiling and chipping at extremities of titleleaf, toning at edges, occasional minor foxing/staining to text. A Good,nicely repaired copy of this uncommon primer on fractions and decimals,written by an otherwise obscure British excise officer and intended as ahandbook for those entering similar careers. ESTC N18541.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Fractions Anatomized or, the doctrine of parts made plain and easy to themeanest capacity. On a plan entirely new. To which is added, a concisebut full explanation of duodecimal arithmetic. Also, rules to youngofficers of excise, for the examination of their own books, andrectifying errors.
• Publisher: Printed for the author; and sold by T. Longman 1762, London
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good