The Structure of Probability Theory with Applications, Preliminary Edition, Part 1 by Aram J. Thomasian (1964 Paperback) Author: Aram J. Thomasian Publisher: McGraw-Hill Book Company, New York, NY U.S.A. 1964 Aram J. Thomasian is Professor of Statistics and Electrical Engineering Emeritus at University of California, Berkeley. He developed this book as a systematic introduction to the fundamental aspects of probability theory. His preface to this edition states that about 70% of the material in part 1 and segments from part 2 would constitute a one semester undergraduate probability course. This volume has material only for part 1. Author assumes calculus as a prerequisite for the probability course. Part 1 gives notation and theorems of probability theory not usually covered in a calculus course using discrete examples and probability measures while part 2 continues the theory with topics in the continuous cases. No problems for the reader noticed. Title wording makes it appear that this edition with only part 1 was published for a period of time before the full edition could be finalized. Rare. This copy has set on the shelf for many years. Opens and looks as if never read, certainly not seriously studied. Paperback has single reading crease in spine with square corners. Interior tight, clean unmarked, except for ink stamped price (as used by college bookstores of that era) in front end-pages. Size: 8vo - over 7 - 9" tall, 371 pp. Condition: Near Fine Paperback Copyright 1964. No ISBN nor LCCN. McGraw-Hill code 64275. MSR = $4.50. Stated preliminary edition, detail of print-run not found. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new”. Booksellers needed some word to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” The most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy. Thanks for looking!