The DNA Story: a Documentary History of Gene Cloning. [Signed copy]

Watson, James D. and Tooze, John

Published by W. H. Freeman and Company, San Francisco, 1981

About this Item

A First Edition, First Impression hardback, (1-9 number line) 1981, in Fine condition- both book and wrapper (protected). Printed in the U.S.A. Grey linen-type covers with text in blue to spine and upper board. Quarto size (c.11 in.), 605pp., illustrated throughout with document facsimiles and explanatory diagrams in colour. Signed to title page: "With best regards John" (i.e. John Tooze of the European Molecular Biology Organization). Illustrated timescale: 1871-1981; full page colour visualizations of Double Helix / DNA. Really a massive illustrated document/article Bibliography of the DNA story including the gene cloning debate. Blurb: "A three-part documentary that provides a visual, historical and scientific perspective on the DNA story". Also a useful scientific background text. Like New condition. Heavy book, there may be a small additional postage charge for international mailing. 20% price reduction applied.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The DNA Story: a Documentary History of Gene Cloning. [Signed copy]
• Publisher: W. H. Freeman and Company, San Francisco
• Publication Date: 1981
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Many illustrations, including George Kelvin's beautiful paintings illustrating the DNA story.
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: As New
• Signed: Inscribed by Author(s)