Elements of Finite Mathematics by A. J. Pettofrezzo (1974 Hardcover no DJ) 

•    Author:               Anthony Joseph Pettofrezzo (1931-2013) 

•    Editor:                Eva Strock 

•    Book Design:                Gary Head

•    Publisher:           Wadsworth Publishing Company, Inc.    Belmont, CA    U.S.A.    1974

Undergraduate college textbook to introduce students to basic concepts of mathematics.  This is done while restricting content to finite mathematics.  Finite mathematics does not involve infinite sets, the limit concept, continuity or related concepts. 

6 chapters introduce: Statements & Logic; Sets; Boolean Algebra & Applications; Elements of Probability; Algebra of Matrices; and, Linear Programming & Game Theory. Includes answers to selected odd-numbered problems.   x + 397pp. 

Anthony Joseph Pettofrezzo (1931-2013) was likely author.  No biographic information, other than genealogical information, is readily available on-line for A. J. Pettofrezzzo coupled with Florida Technological University.  (This man died in Winter Park, Florida.) 

Editor was Eva Strock.  Book Design by Gary Head. 

Hardcover has tan cloth boards with red and olive green lettering and designs on covers, but no DJ.  Likely a salesman's sample.  Interior is tight, clean and unmarked. Square corners and appears unread. 

•    Size:  8to - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall,      407pp.

•    Condition:  Fine (As New) Hardcover w/o Jacket –  Always privately owned.  1st Edition.

Copyright 1974.  Printed in U.S.A.  Print-line: "1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10--78 77 76 75 74,"  indicates 1st printing of 1974, thus true 1st Edition.  Wadsworth catalog: 33 W 2580.  ISBN: 0-534-00304-4.  LCCN: 73-81782.  No MSR.    

Notes on Condition/Edition ratings:

Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.”  Booksellers needed some word to describe this...

Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. 

Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age & title, shows the book has been read or previously owned.  

 Acceptable – How a young 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.