Thomas A. Russo
Antique Office Machines: 600 Years of Calculating Devices (Schiffer Book for Collectors with Price Guide)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780764313462
- author:
- Thomas A. Russo
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd (US)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 27.9 x 21.6 x 2.3 cm
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Antiques & Collectables, Reference & Price Guides
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Antique Office Machines: 600 Years of Calculating Devices is a comprehensive guide to the evolution of calculating devices, spanning 600 years from ancient times to the earliest computers. With 500 color photographs and a guide to current values, this book provides valuable information for historians and collectors alike. The book chronicles the development of calculating devices, from the use of small pebbles to keep track of numbers, to the ingenious devices of the past, including the abacus and early mechanical calculators. Thomas Russo's in-depth exploration of this subject offers a unique insight into the breadth and depth of human creativity and drive. A must-have for anyone interested in the history of office equipment and supplies, Antique Office Machines: 600 Years of Calculating Devices is a detailed and informative resource that will appeal to collectors and enthusiasts of all ages.
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