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The Slide Rule Saffold & Smalley $95 |
Copyright 1962, hardbound programmed tutorial book with extensive lessons and examples, practice problems with answers and error guide, 468 pages plus index, informative and useful for all rules. Ideal for unsupervised self-instruction. Very Good condition WITH dusk jacket. One of my favorite slide rule self-instruction books, I used this myself when I was in jr. high school. We get copies only rarely, so grab it while you can. 9 Chapters. |
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![]() K&E Log Log Duplex Decitrig $59 |
K&E softbound instruction book, 68-2047/4187S/4081 factory number, 126 pages, very similar to hardbound book. ©1943, 1945, 1947, 1955, very informative for all K+E rules except the final Deci-lon rules. Excellent for 4081, 4181 as well as less complex rules. Supports SRT and DI equipped 21 scale rules. Very good condition. By Kells, Kern and Bland. 6 Chapters. |
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![]() K&E Log Log Duplex Decitrig $49 |
K&E softbound instruction book, No. 4081 factory number, 101 pages (plus 1 catalog page), similar to hardbound book. ©1943, very informative for all K+E rules except the final Deci-lon rules. Excellent for early 4081 rules with alternate log log scale sets (20 scales). as well as less complex rules. Generally very good condition, but this is a used copy, and will have some minor marks or names inside/outside. These are the early salmon covers. By Kells, Kern and Bland. 6 Chapters. |
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![]() K&E Polyphase Slide Rules $39 |
K&E softbound instruction book, for the N4053 as well as most less complex mannheim rules, 85 pages. Have two types, ©1938 and 1925, includes a brief catalog at the end. Self-teaching manual with problems and answers. Generally good condition, but this is a used copy, and will have some minor marks or names inside/outside. By William Breckenridge, salmon cover. 8 Chapters. |
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![]() K&E Mannheim Slide Rules $39 |
K&E softbound instruction book, for the 4031, 4035, 4041, 4045, 4051, 4055, 4056, and 4058 rules, 77 pages. ©1938 (sometimes earlier copies), includes a brief catalog at the end. Self-teaching manual with a historical addition at the end. Generally very good condition, but this is a used copy, and will have some minor marks or names inside/outside. By William Breckenridge. 8 Chapters. |
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5 Place Log and Trig tables. Softbound reference book, 118 pages, VG/excellent condition. ©1935, very informative and useful. Prepared by Kells, Kern and Bland of slide rule manual fame. From McGraw-Hill. 3 Chapters. |
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Trigonometry - Slide Rule Mechanics ICS Staff $95 |
Copyright 1936 and 1939, small format hardbound This book has everything from the design and construction of rules to fold out illustrations, detailed scale explanations and instructions, plus tables, trig functions, and much more... Covers early wood rules right up to circulars. Part of a series by ITC, these beautiful, small format leather-bound books are packed with information, and very well thought out. Ideal for self-instruction and reference, well illustrated and written, contains the 84 pages published individually as "The Slide Rule", plus 55 pages on Trigonometry, plus 29 pages on mechanics and machine elements. Excellent condition, a nearly mint copy. Difficult for us to find at any price, we have been out of stock almost a year. An exceptional reference book. 3 Books in one |
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Basic Slide Rule Operation (a program for self-instruction) W. S. Mittelstadt |
A spiral softbound instruction book, for self-teaching slide rule operation. Much better condition than illustrated, very good. Uses K+E rules for illustration, covers all levels of operation, heavily illustrated, and well thought out, but has no answers to the problems posed. Copyright 1964. 161 pages. |
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Simplifying the Slide Rule Robert W. Marks |
A softcover programmed self-instruction book, uses K+E rules for illustrations, but applies generally. Covers standard scales and trig operations (no LL scales), has answer guide for each quiz section, well thought out. Copyright 1964. Very Good condition. 139 pages. |
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The Complete Slide Rule Handbook Joseph Norman Arnold $59 |
Copyright 1954, softbound tutorial manual This book has extensive problems, examples and rule setting techniques, and an answer guide, 206 pages. Well thought out tutorial manual, uses K+E, POST and Pickett illustrations. Ideal for self-instruction, well illustrated and written. Good condition, but some marks inside and on the front cover. 7 Chapters. |
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![]() K&E Slide Rules Jetlog and Decitrig, An Instruction Manual $69 |
The original K&E hardbound instruction book, 126 pages, see our review on the Slide Rule Universe of the later edition. ©1955, very informative for all rules except the final Deci-lon rules. Excellent for 4081, 4181 as well as less complex rules. We get this in two versions, a green colored cover (titled K+E Slide Rules, A self-Instruction Manual) and a tan colored cover with the Jetlog title, but the contents are the same. Generally very good condition, but these are used copies, and may have some minor marks or names inside. By Kells, Kern and Bland. 6 Chapters. |
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![]() K&E Slide Rules Deci-Lon, An Instruction Manual $79 |
Back again! The most popular and complete K&E hardbound book, 186 pages, see our review on the Slide Rule Universe. ©1962, very informative for all rules, including the final Deci-lon rules. An outstanding slide rule reference, and very hard to find! This comes in both green and aqua colored covers. Very good condition to some minor marks, some worn. 7 Chapters. |
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![]() K&E Slide Rules Deci-Lon, An Instruction Manual SOFTBOUND! $69 |
Unusual Copy! The most popular and complete K&E book, 186 pages, see our review on the Slide Rule Universe. ©1962, very informative for all rules, including the final Deci-lon rules. An outstanding slide rule reference, and very hard to find! I have never seen a copy before this one, it's the hardbound book in softcover format, probably came with the very last production rules. 7 Chapters. |
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Nomography and Empirical Equations (2nd Edition) Dale S. Davis $95 |
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Nomography and Empirical Equations (1st Edition) Dale S. Davis $69 |
Copyright 1943, first edition, hard cover binding.. 200 pages with index, the original explanation of how nomographs, slide rules and visual mathematical tools are designed and made. Very good condition copies, black cloth bound with gold trim. A fascinating book (for the math minded) that explains how to make everything from adding and subtracting charts to complex function slide rules and guides from raw data. Table of contents HERE and HERE. 10 Chapters and Log tables |
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Slide Rule C. L. Johnston $35 |
Copyright 1960, soft cover spiral binding,well used. 110 pages with index, a self-study or classroom workbook for learning slide rule operation. Study material and practice problems, some marks from pervious owner, but very usable. Covers operation all the way to Log Log scales, and has an answer guide to the practice problems. 15 Chapters and index |
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Using the Slide Rule in Electronic Technology Charles Alvarez $65 |
Copyright 1962, soft cover binding, programmed tutorial book with extensive illustrated lessons and examples, practice problems with answers, 108 pges with index, useful for all rules, used K+E rules for examples, explains inductance, parallel/series circuits, transformers, RC circuits, phase angle, etc. Ideal for self-instruction. Very good condition, unmarked. Hard for us to find. 20 Chapters |
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Slide Rule and How to Use It $25 |
Barnes and Noble softbound instruction book, for mannheim, polyphase, trig and log log duplex rules , 149 pages, ©1955, 3rd edition. Self-teaching manual with problems and answers, excellent illustrated explanations of many different rule styles. Unusually useful for many rules. Very Good condition. By Calvin C. Bishop. 149 pages. |
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![]() POST VERSALOG Slide Rule Instructions $69 |
The most popular and complete POST hardbound book, very good condition. The ORIGINAL edition (1951) back in stock (pic shown is the 1963 cover). The definitive POST reference for slide rules. |
ORIGINAL 1951 EDITION in stock! 3 Original 3 Later |
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![]() POST VERSALOG II Slide Rule Instructions $95 |
The final POST softbound book for the Versalog II, very good condition, no names or other markings. Includes info on the Versalog II added A scale. Copyright 1970, 194 pages total, from Teledyne Post. |
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![]() POST VERSALOG Slide Rule Instructions $79 |
The most popular and complete Versalog hardbound book, this is the 1963 Canadian Hughes-Owens edition, an excellent versalog training book. A very uncommon HO edition of this book. Has owner's name inside front cover, otherwise near mint condition. |
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SLIDE RULE Simplified C.O. Harris $69 |
American Technical Society hardbound book, 270 pages plus index, see our review on the Slide Rule Universe. Very infomative for all rules, extensive study guide and practice problems, a really useful self-study guide. Excellent condition, various different color covers, copyrights 1944 and later, tell us if you want a particular one. 14 Chapters. |
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Standard Mathematical Tables 10th Edition $95 |
Another classic CRC book, crammed with 441 pages of useful numerical tables, including 5 place logs, squares, cubes, roots, trig functions, elliptic and hyperbolic functions, interest and mortality rates. Hardbound, but small size, 5x8 inches. Easy to carry treasure trove of data. Some age related marks, old owner's name inside, but still wonderful! 10th Edition, copyright 1931 through 1955 |
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![]() Hemmi Bamboo Mannheim $40 |
The original full length Hemmi softcover instruction book, 67 pages. Covers the operation of all Hemmi Bamboo Mannheim rules with illustrations. Includes a wonderful illustrated Hemmi catalog at the end, covering all types, including a fold out illustration of the 20" rules. These have some cover marks and aging. The best known and most complete printed Hemmi reference on their rule family, copyright 1955, revised 1958. Excellent condition. 67 Pages |
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![]() Hemmi 257 $25 |
The original shortform Hemmi softcover instruction book, 8 pages. Covers the operation of this sophisticated chemical rule with illustrations. These are in good condition. 8 Pages |
SOLD OUT, reprint avail. for $5 copy cost |
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![]() Hemmi 135 $20 |
The original shortform Hemmi softcover instruction book, 6 pages. Covers the operation of this pocket rule with illustrations. These are in good condition, some cover marks. 6 Pages |
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![]() Hemmi 40RK/26405 $20 |
The original shortform Hemmi softcover instruction book, 8 pages. Covers the operation of these two rules with illustrations. These are in good condition, some minor cover marks. 8 Pages |
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![]() Hemmi P280/P281 $15 |
The original shortform Hemmi softcover instruction booklet, 8 pages. Covers the operation of these two rules with illustrations, folds to fit inside the plastic rule case. These are in good condition, some cover marks from old labels. 8 Pages |
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![]() Hemmi 149A $25 |
The revised Hemmi softcover instruction book, 48 pages. Covers the full operation of this sophisticated log log pocket rule (similar to the pocket versalog 1461) in detail, plus general care instructions. These are in the best condition of those received, minimal marks and aging. 8 Chapters. |
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![]() Hemmi 149A $20 |
The revised Hemmi softcover instruction book, 48 pages. Covers the full operation of this sophisticated log log pocket rule (similar to the pocket versalog 1461) in detail, plus general care instructions. These have some cover marks and aging. 8 Chapters. |
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![]() Oughtred Society K+E Salisbury Products Division Slide Rules Joseph L. Soper $39 |
![]() NEW, MINT CONDITION! Copyright 2007, soft cover binding, BRAND NEW!. 145 pages with index and 102 illustrations (some in color), The definitive history of modern slide rule production at K+E, as told by Joe Soper. A fascinating book that examines the mechanics behind slide rule production, how the tools and masters were designed, and a look at how K+E operated. The history and production of the strange Analon rule is explained, as well as the Deci-lon and other famous K+E classics. A must for serious collectors and students of slide rule technology. Can be airmailed for $7. |
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![]() Oughtred Society Calculating with Tones, the Logarithmic Logic of Music Klaus Kuehn and Rodger Shephard $25 |
![]() NEW, MINT CONDITION! Copyright 2009, soft cover binding, BRAND NEW!. 60 pages with index and color illustrations. It begins with a history of tones from Pythagoras, and advances to the logarithmic association of music by William Oughtred from 1702. Slide rules for music are discussed, culminating with the custom music slide rules made by noted composer Arnold Schoenberg. The book is in English, including 19 full-color illustrations, 24 black/white illustrations, and 15 tables. An amazing wealth of information about music and tone relationships, very well organized and presented. Another excellent publication from the Oughtred Society, very limited copies. Can be airmailed (in North America) for $7. |
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