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HUTCHINGS, William S. (“Professor Hutchings”) (1832-1911). The Lightning Calculator. New York: Clarry & Reilley, 1868. 8vo. Diagrams. Publisher’s green printed wrappers (old folds). Rear illustrates Barnum’s museum. Advertised by P.T. Barnum as “The Boy Lightning Calculator,” William S. Hutchings was renowned as a math prodigy and mental calculator. In 1872 he performed at the White House for President Ulysses S. Grant. Toole Stott 1088. Rare.