Description: "We wish to suggest a structure for the salt of deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA)."THE DOUBLE HELIXBy James D. Watson1968Signed first edition of the classic firsthand account of Watson and Crick's race to prove a theory "too pretty not to be true."Near fine in a very good jacket."By mid-November, when Rosy's [Rosalind Franklin's] talk on DNA rolled around, I had learned enough crystallographic argument to follow her lecture." Readable and gripping, personalities abound in this scientific memoir pages, which sought to recreate Watson's impressions and mindset during the era it describes. Watson's competitiveness, unabashed Nobel ambitions, and personal biases lend urgency and frankness to the narrative, making what might have been a dense technical treatise into an intensely compelling story, and the book is still routinely ranked among the best nonfiction works of the twentieth century. New York: Atheneum, 1968. 8.25'' X 5.5''. Original blue cloth. In original unclipped ($5.95) dust jacket. Bright yellow topstain, red endpapers. xvi, 226, [12] pages. Signed by Watson on the half-title page. Jacket lightly edgeworn, with some minor chipping, soil, and a small closed tear to the top of front panel. Sticker remnant to rear panel. Book lightly sunned at extremities. Overall, clean and sound. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Location: Silver Spring, Maryland
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Author: Watson, James D
Publisher: Atheneum
Year Printed: 1968
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
