The Doctrine of Chances or the Theory of Gaming, Made Easy to Every Person

Rouse, William

Published by Printed by Gye & Balne, Gracechurch Street, for the Author, Published by Lackington, Allen & Co, 1814

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Gaming from the perspective of mathematics: with an introduction that serves as a tutorial in basic mathematics and many demonstrations of the process of working out 'problems' posed by gaming. Three folding tables present and in good repair (A Binomial Table, lvi; Table of Combinations of Cards, 114; Table of Chances on Dice, 128) with the exception of a small tear to the third table where it is attached. Engraved vignette on title page by J. Mitan. Jessel 1454. In boards with later repaired cloth spine, hand-lettered title. Pages untrimmed. [i]-lvi, [57]-350,[2], errata, 8pp ads. Seller Inventory # 2023-P102

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Title: The Doctrine of Chances or the Theory of ...

Publisher: Printed by Gye & Balne, Gracechurch Street, for the Author, Published by Lackington, Allen & Co

Publication Date: 1814

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition.

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