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Tochio's Computation on the Soroban

by Tochio Kintaro

Tochio's Computation on the Soroban by Tochio Kintaro
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Tochio's Computation on the Soroban by Tochio Kintaro

Scarce and comprehensive guide to the Japanese abacus (soroban) which a skilled operator can use to calculate faster than the time it takes to enter numbers into an electronic calculator. Inscribed by Tochio to Dr. C[harles] W[illiam] Eliot, who was president of Harvard University for 40 years from 1869-1909.

 

Yokohama. Kelly and Walsh. 1912.

 

[6]+34pp+[2]. 22.8 x 15.7cm.

 

In almost fine condition. Minor wear at top and bottom of spine only.

 

nb32070008

 

 

 

Tochio's Computation on the Soroban

Price: ¥55,000




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