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SHANNON, A MATHEMATICAL THEORY OF COMMUNICATION [PUB. IN THE BELL SYSTEM TECHNICAL JOURNAL], NY, 1948, 2 VOL. IN ONE
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Description
- "A mathematical theory of communication" [published in The Bell System Technical Journal, vol.27, no.3-4]. New York: American Telephone and Telegraph Company, July & October, 1948
FIRST EDITION, comprising pp.[379]-423 and [623]-656 of The Bell System Technical Journal, vol.27, 2 parts (no.3-4) in one volume, 8vo, diagrams and illustrations, modern cloth, original blue printed wrappers bound in, library stamp on first leaf of both parts
Provenance
Chatham Electronics Corporation Library, stamp; bought from Yelm Books, Whitestone, NY, 2004
Literature
Tomash & Williams S94-95; Origins of Cyberspace 880
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
"This seminal work... was the ground-breaking mathematical study of information theory that made Shannon famous [and for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize]" (Tomash & Williams).