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ALBERTI, Giuseppi Francesco Antonio. I Giochi Numerici Fatti Arcani… Bologna: Borghi, 1747. 8vo. Complete with 16 engraved plates inserted throughout. Contemporary vellum over boards, later burgundy gilt morocco lettering label on spine. Recased with later endleaves. Portion of later stickers on title-page and p. iii, ownership signature on title-page. Some wear, soiling, foxing to text, one plate with later color. Very good. FIRST EDITION OF THIS POPULAR BOOK ON NUMBER GAMES AND SLEIGHT OF HAND TRICKS.