Antique 19th Century Mr Hoppu’s Measurer
This is a fascinating and rare example of Mr Hoppu’s Measurer, greatly enlarged and improved, a practical guide to measuring for various trades and applications. Bound in original leather, this volume contains detailed tables and instructions for calculating areas, volumes, and quantities of materials. The book showcases the craftsmanship of the era, with its hand-set type and robust binding, offering a glimpse into the practical knowledge valued by artisans and builders of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Condition and Collectibility
The book exhibits signs of age and use, with wear to the leather binding, foxing to the pages, and some evidence of previous ownership. Despite these imperfections, the book remains a remarkably well-preserved example of its type, and is a desirable item for collectors of antique books, surveying instruments, or historical ephemera. Its rarity and historical significance make it a unique and valuable addition to any collection.
