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Der Fertige Rechner; oder des Geschäftsmanns Gehülfe im Kauf und Verkauf. Nach Thalern und Cents berechnet. Nebst einigen Tabellen. Printed in Philadelphia by J.G. Ritter. 1828, 144 pp, 5.5” x 3.5”, 12mo, full leather hardcover. In good condition, with minor superficial rubbing and wear to exterior, primarily along edges and corners. Light vertical cracking to leather down spine. Minor wear and cracking to hinges at front and rear. Text block remains bound well, with small markings and inscriptions at front. General age-related toning to pages (disproportionate along edges of boards), along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce reference manual and calculator for buying and selling goods in both Thalers and Cents. Designed for Pennsylvania’s large German-speaking population in the early 19th Century. A later edition, with at least one prior edition published in 1817. COLU1828BCDX-0624-aj1886