DE MOIVRE, Abraham (1667-1754). The Doctrine of Chances: or, a Method of Calculating the Probabilities of Events in Play. London: Printed by W. Pearson, for the Author, 1718. FIRST EDITION.
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DE MOIVRE, Abraham (1667-1754). The Doctrine of Chances: or, a Method of Calculating the Probabilities of Events in Play. London: Printed by W. Pearson, for the Author, 1718.
4to (246 x 200mm). (Minor marginal soiling to a few leaves at end). Contemporary calf (rebacked, minor wear). Provenance: Samuel Herbert (armorial bookplate).
FIRST EDITION of this cornerstone in the field of probability and statistics, dedicated to Isaac Newton, who was a friend of the author. Babson 181; ESTC T33065; Norman 1529; Tomash & Williams M114.
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