A fabulous  pink and gold  bound hardcover school book with leather spine and corners . 
Dated Christmas 1858 and signed Enoch Needham it covers all sorts of mathematical problems : from compound addition , subtraction to various methods of measurement and multiplication of money. 
All written in a wonderfully flourished hand, a real study in penmanship . 
Wear commensurate with age but in remarkable condition considering its 167 years !