Fuller (John E.). Fuller’s Computing Telegraph [cover title], Telegraphic computer, a most wonderful and extraordinary instrument, by which business questions, of every possible variety, are instantly performed ..., New York: 1860s, 24pp. booklet describing the use of and instructions for the ‘computer’, toned, some spotting and dust-soiling, edges a trifle frayed and chipped, first leaf with small loss to upper edge, 3rd leaf with long closed tear (repaired), printed front pastedown, inside rear cover with adhered folding lithographed table, entitled ‘Analytical table of mechanical movements ...’ (repaired), rear hinge strengthened, original blind-stamped cloth, rubbed and marked, some wear to extremities, rear cover dampstained, with accompanying double-sided engraved volvelle set into thick board, comprising ‘Palmer’s Computing Scale, improved by Fuller’ on one side (with the 'Pounds, Shillings & Pence' addition for the English market) and ‘Fuller’s Time Telegraph’ on the other, tartan borders to boards (some loss on edges), dust-soiled and lightly rubbed, some minor marks, square 4to Date estimated from the statement in the booklet that Hannibal Hamlin is vice-president of the United States (served 1861-1865). The title of this circular slide rule is believed to be one of the earliest examples of the word 'computer' being used to describe a device rather than a person.
Fuller (John E.). Fuller’s Computing Telegraph [cover title], Telegraphic computer, a most wonderful and extraordinary instrument, by which business questions, of every possible variety, are instantly performed ..., New York: 1860s, 24pp. booklet describing the use of and instructions for the ‘computer’, toned, some spotting and dust-soiling, edges a trifle frayed and chipped, first leaf with small loss to upper edge, 3rd leaf with long closed tear (repaired), printed front pastedown, inside rear cover with adhered folding lithographed table, entitled ‘Analytical table of mechanical movements ...’ (repaired), rear hinge strengthened, original blind-stamped cloth, rubbed and marked, some wear to extremities, rear cover dampstained, with accompanying double-sided engraved volvelle set into thick board, comprising ‘Palmer’s Computing Scale, improved by Fuller’ on one side (with the 'Pounds, Shillings & Pence' addition for the English market) and ‘Fuller’s Time Telegraph’ on the other, tartan borders to boards (some loss on edges), dust-soiled and lightly rubbed, some minor marks, square 4to Date estimated from the statement in the booklet that Hannibal Hamlin is vice-president of the United States (served 1861-1865). The title of this circular slide rule is believed to be one of the earliest examples of the word 'computer' being used to describe a device rather than a person.
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