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(Fenning, Daniel). Der Geschwinde Rechner, Oder: Des H�ndlers N�tzlicher Geh�lfe; in Kauffung und Verkauffung Allerien Sachen, sowohl im Grossen als Kleinen, nach dem F�deral Geld Berechnet.. Chestnut-Hill: Samuel Saur, 1793. Erste Auflage / First edition in German of the revision of Fenning's Ready Recknoner to conform to the new Federal coinage system. 12mo, original calf-backed boards. (128) pages; 5 folding tables. Binding worn, but sound. Various handwritten notes on the first few blanks dated 1845-1848, still in German. Very good. Evans 25476. A highly interesting edition from this transitional year in U.S. coinage. Estimate $300. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15857 (realized $84).
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