Up for auction is a brand new signed and numbered special edition of James D. Watson's best-selling memoir: "The Double Helix", the fascinating story of the discovery of the DNA structure, arguably the most important scientific breakthrough in biology in the 20th Century. This magnificent book is signed by the Nobel Prize winning scientist and co-discoverer of the DNA structure and genetic code.

The book is unread and in excellent condition. It includes the certificate of authenticity, signed and dated by the author.

It is book number 1852 of only 2000 numbered copies ever published from this limited edition.

 
Dr. Watson's acclaimed memoir is a wonderful chronicling of the dramatic race to identify the structure of DNA. This new annotated and illustrated volume provides an extraordinary assortment of documents and photographs -- many never before published -- that add depth and context to Watson's legendary discovery.

Easton Press  books are  the golden standard  in  the publishing  industry,  highly collectible and  lasting  generations.

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