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Francis Crick Signed Book

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Francis Crick Signed Book
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Francis Crick signed copy of ''The Computer and the Mind'' first edition hardcover book by Philip Johnson-Laird. Harvard University Press: Cambridge: 1988. Signed boldly ''Francis Crick'' in black ink on front free endpaper. A library book from the Salk Institute, with original library card holder pasted to front pastedown and ''Salk Institute'' stamp on front free endpaper, just below signature. Also includes an additional 8'' x 11'' page of loose leaf paper with notes in Crick's hand reading: ''Johnson-Laird / the mind is a symbolic system / observation of human performance can never eliminate [?] corner theory / theory of mind should be expressed in c form [?]…compare chemistry.'' Book is in near fine condition. Dustjacket is in good condition with a large 3'' chip to front cover. Lot includes a certificate of authenticity from Michael Crick, Francis' son.