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MOIVRE, Abraham de.
The doctrine of chances: or, a method of calculating the probability of events in play. 1718
£6,250
First edition of de Moivre's early and important contribution to the calculus of games of chance and probability theory. His introduction contains an overview of main concepts such...
Quarto (259 × 204 mm). Contemporary tree calf, skilfully rebacked to style, marbled endpapers, red edges. Engraved vignette on title page, engraved and woodcut... Read more
[LEWIS, Angelo Henry; as] Professor Hoffmann.
The Illustrated Book of Patience Games. 1907
£60
Attractive compendium of solo card games, compiled by Lewis, a London barrister who wrote on conjuring, games, tricks and puzzles under the name of Professor Hoffmann. His most...
Octavo, original; blue cloth, title gilt to spine, spine and upper board with pictorial decoration in red and black. Three colour printed title page, illustrations... Read more
