This rare early 20th-century McDougall’s Reference Book offers a fascinating glimpse into 1920s–1930s British school life with its comprehensive Tables and General Information. Published by McDougall’s Educational Co. Ltd of London and Edinburgh, this compact vintage educational pamphlet is packed with essential practical tables perfect for the pre-decimal era.
Inside you’ll find Roman numerals, subtraction and multiplication tables, a full Ready Reckoner for old £ s d currency, metric weights and measures, geometrical tables for circles and angles, electrical units, ships’ time, and detailed lists of British and Irish railways. Handwritten owner names from 1919 add authentic personal history to this charming piece of educational ephemera.
The small softcover McDougall’s reference book makes an ideal display item for shelves, collectors’ cabinets or as a thoughtful gift for lovers of vintage school books and pre-decimal nostalgia. Whether you’re a railway historian, weights-and-measures enthusiast or simply adore 1920s educational collectables, it’s packed with period detail.
In honest vintage used condition, the cover shows expected edge wear and small tears while all pages remain complete, clean and fully legible. A genuine surviving example of everyday 1920s British schooling – ready to bring authentic historical charm to any collection of antique reference books or teaching memorabilia. Perfect for display or research.