Gambling Memorabilia
Sat, Apr 14, 2018 12:30AM EDT
Lot 33
The Doctrine of Chances.
Estimate: $500 - $750
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De Moivre, A[braham]. The Doctrine of Chances. London: Printed for A. Millar, 1756. Third edition. One third leather over cloth, spine gilt stamped. Engraved headpieces and tailpieces, tables in text. 4to. A few internal spots; very good. Jessel 383. A foundational mathematical text, and one of the earliest works treating probability theory as it related to games and gambling. In this third edition, information on annuities and actuarial science. A highly regarded French mathematician, De Moivre kept the company of James Stirling, Isaac Newton, and Edmond Halley.
