The only calculating machine in the Paris Exhibition worthy of notice is that by CX Thomas of France. It multiplies 8 figures by 8 in 24 seconds. Price £20
It is to be regretted that none of the extremely ingenious & beautiful machines of Messrs Scheutz of Stockholm is in the Exhibition. One of these machines is in the office of the Registrar General in London where it is performing very useful work. It not only calculates to 16 places of figures but simultaneously prints the results
Illustrated London News 5 October 1867
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