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Rational recreations, in which the principles of numbers and natural philosophy are clearly and copiously elucidated, by a series of easy, entertaining, interesting experiments. Among which are all those commonly performed with the cards (1794)

Hooper, W. (William), fl. 1770 · London : Printed for B. Law and son, and G. G. and J. Robinson · leaf 78

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