Unexpected Hanging and Other Mathematical Diversions Unknown - 1972

Trade paperback edition, published by Simon & Schuster, 1969. A collection of Gardner's 'Mathematical Game's columns from Scientific American magazine. This is the fifth collection in the series. Included are the Paradox of the Unexpected Hanging, The Transcendental Number e, and puzzles on chess, string, tiles, matches, geometry and lots more! 255 pages with Bibliography, 5-1/4" X 8-1/2". This is a remainder copy with a single black swipe mark to the bottom edge of the text block near the spine. No former ownership marks, and most important for a puzzle book - no writing on the text pages! Edges of the text block are clean, besides that remainder mark. Binding is tight. There is a crease mark to the top left corner of the back cover, a diagonal crease at the top left corner. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Simon & Schuster. Used - Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner’s name, short gifter’s inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

A Fireside Book. Used - Good. Good condition. Slightly dampstained.

Simon & Schuster. Used - Good. Good condition.