On the Theory of Probabilities, and in particular on Mitchell's Problem of the Distribution of the Fixed Stars, pp. 521-530 in: The London, Edinburgh and Dublin Philosophical Magazine, Fourth Series, Vol. 1, No. 7 - Supplement. June, 1851

George Boole

Published by London Richard Taylor 1851, 1851

About this Item

Boole's key paper on probability found in its original context as a paper bound into The London and Edinburgh Philosophical Magazine: this volume deaccessioned from the library of Venice's Istituto Veneto Scienze Lettere e DArti - small oval stamp at the tail of the title page only. Small shelfmark label: 'Periodici B. 171' to the tail of the front pastedown. Bound in half sheep over handsome marbled boards, gilt decoration to spine and a second 'Periodici' paper label at the tail of the backstrip. Some spotting to margins of end leaves, otherwise a near fine copy. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: On the Theory of Probabilities, and in particular on Mitchell's Problem of the Distribution of the Fixed Stars, pp. 521-530 in: The London, Edinburgh and Dublin Philosophical Magazine, Fourth Series, Vol. 1, No. 7 - Supplement. June, 1851
• Publisher: London Richard Taylor 1851
• Publication Date: 1851