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Title: Hornbook with manuscript alphabet and numbers, and an abacus at the top Author: Place: Britain Publisher: Date: 18th century? Description: Carved wooden hornbook with attached wood handle, the alphabet protected by piece of horn that is attached by a leather bezel affixed with 5 (of 6) tacks.9.5x9 cm. (3¾x3½") including the handle, plus the abacus at top. With custom-page folding half morocco & cloth case. Captivating little hornbook, the manuscript alphabet without the letters J and U, the abacus at top having ten beads on thick wire runner. the back of the wood base is carved with a bird, flower and plant surrounded with geometric designs. Lot Amendments Condition: Missing one of the tacks for the leather bezel, very good or better condition. Item number: 256509