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BERKELEY, GIANT BRAINS OR MACHINES THAT THINK, NEW YORK, 1950, PRESENTATION COPY, IN DUST-JACKET
Estimate
300 - 500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Giant brains or machines that think: New York: John Wiley & Sons, 1950
Second printing, PRESENTATION COPY, inscribed by the author to Erwin Tomash, 8vo (212 x 134mm.), illustrations, original grey cloth, dust-jacket, spine very slightly soiled, jacket slightly frayed and with one short tear repaired
Literature
Tomash & Williams B139; Origins of Cyberspace 463
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"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."
"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
"One of the first [books] to popularize computers and a major reason for the association of brain with computer. It covers all the major machines... and speculates on what the future would bring" (Tomash & Williams).