Softcover edition published around 1952 featuring a colorful front cover illustration of a teacher guiding three students of various ages in the use of the abacus. Good condition overall. The front cover shows a small crease to the lower corner, a light semi-circular surface abrasion, and the rear cover has a faint red stain at the upper corner. The staple binding remains firm. An organization stamp on the title page has been neatly marked out. The interior pages are clean and unmarked.The Fundamental Operations in Bead Arithmetic: How to Use the Chinese Abacus by Tak Ming Kwa is a practical guide to mastering the suanpan, the traditional Chinese abacus that has been used since the Song Dynasty. Unlike simpler counting tools, the suanpan is capable of performing complex arithmetic including multiplication, division, and even the extraction of square and cube roots. This concise manual provides clear instruction in the methods refined over centuries by abacus masters, making it both a historical reference and a functional manual for modern learners.The book will be carefully packaged for shipment for protection from the elements. A USPS electronic tracking number will be issued free of charge. Feel free to contact us for more information or pictures regarding the book.

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Title: The Fundamental Operations in Bead Arithmetic: How to Use the Chinese Abacus
Publisher: China Lace Co., Hong Kong
Binding: Softcover
Edition: First Edition.
Printing: First Printing
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Dimensions: 7.25 inches width by 5.15 inches height by 0.1 inches depth

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