Vintage 1930s Arithmetic Exam Book Student's Notes - Oxford Certificate 1927-38
£ 12.49
For sale is a wonderful piece of pre-war educational history: a "Ten Years'
Examination Series" book for the Oxford School Certificate in Arithmetic, covering papers from 1927 to 1938.What makes this copy particularly special is that it is filled with a student's handwritten pencil calculations in the margins, showing how they worked through the problems nearly 90 years ago.The book is a fascinating time capsule, with questions based on pre-decimal currency (£, s, d) and imperial measurements. The back cover features a price list for the entire series from the publisher, Relfe Brothers of London.Condition: The book is in good, used vintage condition. There is expected wear to the cover and yellowing of the pages consistent with its age. The pencil annotations are a key feature of this item's history. Please see all photos for a detailed view.Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to make a reasonable offer.
Examination Series" book for the Oxford School Certificate in Arithmetic, covering papers from 1927 to 1938.What makes this copy particularly special is that it is filled with a student's handwritten pencil calculations in the margins, showing how they worked through the problems nearly 90 years ago.The book is a fascinating time capsule, with questions based on pre-decimal currency (£, s, d) and imperial measurements. The back cover features a price list for the entire series from the publisher, Relfe Brothers of London.Condition: The book is in good, used vintage condition. There is expected wear to the cover and yellowing of the pages consistent with its age. The pencil annotations are a key feature of this item's history. Please see all photos for a detailed view.Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to make a reasonable offer.
