Unexpected Hanging and Other Mathematical Diversions by Martin Gardmer ISBN 13: 9780671214258

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.

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.