Good rigorous intro combinatorics textbook?

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Self-studying combinatorics can be a rewarding endeavor, especially for those with a background in rigorous mathematics. Cameron's Combinatorics is recommended as an excellent resource for individuals who have a foundational understanding of basic concepts like counting and recurrence relations. This book strikes a balance by requiring mathematical maturity without imposing extensive prerequisites in combinatorics itself. It provides a solid starting point for learners eager to delve into this field.
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Hey guys,
I'm thinking of self studying some math this summer, and combinatorics is one field I never really got into but want to learn a bit of. I rigorous proof experience from reading other books/taking rigorous classes, so I wanted to start off with something relatively rigorous.

Thanks
 
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Cameron's Combinatorics is very good if you already have some familiarity with the basics (counting, recurrence relations, etc.) It doesn't really demand much in the way of prerequisites, but you do have to be comfortable with mathematics in general.
 
Thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for. Something that assumed a level of mathematical maturity but not necessarily a lot of prerequisites within combinatorics.
 
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