Lot 273
Watson (James D.) The Double Helix. A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA, first edition, signed by James Watson and Francis Crick, New York, 1968.
Estimate: £6,000 - 8,000
Description
Watson (James D.) The Double Helix. A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA, first edition, signed by James Watson and Francis Crick on title, illustrations, small patch of toning to endpaper, original boards, light vertical crease to spine, dust-jacket, small nick to head of upper panel, light rubbing to upper edge, minor chipping to upper corners, a near-fine copy, preserved in custom morocco-backed drop-back box, 8vo, New York, 1968.
⁂ Watson's account of the discovery of the structure of DNA one of the great scientific breakthroughs of the 20th century. Crick was incensed by Watson's characterisation of their work in the book, even attempting to prevent publication. Consequently copies signed by both scientists are scarce.
Description
Watson (James D.) The Double Helix. A Personal Account of the Discovery of the Structure of DNA, first edition, signed by James Watson and Francis Crick on title, illustrations, small patch of toning to endpaper, original boards, light vertical crease to spine, dust-jacket, small nick to head of upper panel, light rubbing to upper edge, minor chipping to upper corners, a near-fine copy, preserved in custom morocco-backed drop-back box, 8vo, New York, 1968.
⁂ Watson's account of the discovery of the structure of DNA one of the great scientific breakthroughs of the 20th century. Crick was incensed by Watson's characterisation of their work in the book, even attempting to prevent publication. Consequently copies signed by both scientists are scarce.
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