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"Knotted Doughnuts & Other Mathematical Entertainments" by Martin Gardner 1986 HC Mathematical Puzzles 1st/1st In DJ

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"Knotted Doughnuts & Other Mathematical Entertainments" by Martin Gardner 1986 HC Mathematical Puzzles 1st/1st In DJ

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by The Book Barn
August 13, 2026 5:00 PM EDT
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VINTAGE 1986 Hardcover Mathematical Puzzles Fro Expert In The Subject 1st Edition 1st Printing In Dust Jacket. "Knotted Doughnuts & Other Mathematical Entertainments" by Martin Gardner. HARDCOVER 1986 W.H. Freeman & Company 1st Edition 1st Printing with numbers 1-10 on copyright page. Nice Collectible 1st Edition 1st Printing hardcover copy In Dust Jacket. Exactly as shown in listing scan(s).

"Gardner weaves the magic of mathematics again in this awesome math "thriller". After his earlier sash success, "Time Travel", Gardner does a wonderful job of going about math in a non-boring way. A great book for the complete novice wanting to learn advanced math or an advanced student. An index makes further research easier."

Illustrated with drawings and charts. Internally tight & unmarked. Exterior Binding: all lettering/decoration bright. SELDOM PRESENT $16.95 unclipped DJ. NO REMAINDER MARK; NOT X-LIBRARY. ALL ITEMS ARE GUARANTEED TO BE ACCURATELY DESCRIBED, NOT DEFECTIVE, & GENUINE.

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