first edition Hardcover
1994 · New York
by Crick, Francis
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1994. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good in Very Good Dustjacket. First Edition. Hardcover. Posthumously designed book plate by a friend of Oliver's, incorporating his longstanding love of cephalopods. Inscription on label on half-title by the author to Oliver Sacks: "With many thanks for your comment-Francis."
Crick and James D. Watson were co-discoverers of the structure of DNA in 1953, a landmark scientific achievement of the 20th Century.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Minimal shelfwear to boards, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo. 242pp, illus (b/w plates). Black cloth over navy paper boards. Full color dj. Mounted bookplate on flyleaf. (Inventory #: 11585)
Crick and James D. Watson were co-discoverers of the structure of DNA in 1953, a landmark scientific achievement of the 20th Century.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Minimal shelfwear to boards, else tight, bright, and unmarred. 8vo. 242pp, illus (b/w plates). Black cloth over navy paper boards. Full color dj. Mounted bookplate on flyleaf. (Inventory #: 11585)