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Antique Ropp’s Commercial Calculator, a fascinating early-1900s pocket reference book created for farmers, mechanics, business owners and other working professionals. This little book was designed as a ready calculator, business arithmetic guide and reference book, containing practical tables and shortcuts for everyday calculations. ✨ Special feature: The inside cover is handwritten: “Presented to L. C. Mills / Feb 22–1909 / By Wm. Holmes” The book also contains an original advertising page promoting Prof. P. G. Holden’s Corn Book and Successful Farming, giving it an additional connection to early American agricultural history. 📏 Approx. 6¾” tall 📕 Red cloth-covered boards 🌾 Early agricultural/business ephemera ✍️ 1909 handwritten presentation inscription Condition: Antique condition with age-related toning, wear to the cloth cover and edges, some fraying, and writing/marks inside. The binding shows age but remains together. Please see all photos.