signed first edition
1978 · New York
by Chargaff, Erwin
New York: The Rockefeller University Press, 1978. First printing. Very good plus in very good jacket.. Inscribed first edition of this autobiography by the noted biochemist and professor — including reflections on his research, contemporary science, and "his life in Vienna between two world wars." 8.75'' x 6''. Original red cloth, stamped in white to front board and spine. In original unclipped ($13) color pictorial jacket. Textured endpapers. [8] pages, 252 pages. Inscribed by Chargaff on title page: "For F.E. Vega, this book from / ancient times, / Erwin Chargaff / June 7, 1997." Price stamp to front fly leaf. Previous owner name stamped to dedication (truncated)