Hardcover in dust jacket. Fifth printing of first edition (April 1968). Book is in near fine condition in blue cloth boards with a touch of softening at spine ends. Unclipped dust jacket ($5.95 on front flap) has a closed tear and other small disturbance at top of spine but is otherwise fresh and bright. Laid in are newspaper clippings pertaining to Watson and Crick's DNA discovery. Illustrated with photos and diagrams. 8vo. 226 pp. plus six pages in facsimile from Watson to Delbruck tell of the Double Helix. In protective Mylar. Seller Inventory # 96877

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Title: The Double Helix; A Personal Account of the ...

Publisher: Atheneum, New York

Publication Date: 1968

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very good

Edition: First Edition.

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Warwick Books, is an Internet-only bookseller that specializes in hard-to-find books for collectors, researchers, avid readers. Many of our books are out of print. Specialties include literature, signed firsts, art and photography, design, illustrated books, children's books, military history, and Americana. Warwick Books is a member of IOBA, the Independent Online Booksellers Association. We have been selling books to happy customers since 2002.

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