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Very scarce Richard P. Feynman signed first edition, first printing of his memoir, ''Surely You're Joking Mr. Feynman!''. Feynman signs on the half-title page, ''To Bill - Congratulations on your graduation. / Richard Feynman''. New York: W.W. Norton & Co., 1985. Book shows full number line on copyright page, also stating ''First Edition'' as called for. In original first printing unclipped dust jacket, showing $16.95 price and two reviews on back cover. In this unconventional book by the Nobel Prize winning physicist, Feynman discusses the Manhattan Project, safe cracking, presenting as a young man in front of Albert Einstein, and much more. Book runs 350pp. and measures 5.75'' x 8.5'', bound in orange cloth boards. Slight cocking to spine and light shelf wear, overall near fine. Dust jacket is slightly chipped with some sunning to spine, in very good condition. One of the few first printings signed by Feynman.
Scarce Richard Feynman Signed First Edition, First Printing of His Memoir, ''Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!''
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