Andrew Hodges – Alan Turing: The Enigma – Burnett Books 1983 – First Edition. A first edition, first impression biography of the British mathematician, codebreaker, and early computer scientist, Alan Turing, written by Andrew Hodges. The book covers Alan Turing’s life and work. Many of us may be familiar with the 2014 film The Imitation Game, which is loosely based on the book, with dramatization. Publisher’s original binding with some bumping to corners, as well as head and tail of spine. Boards and spine clean, with gilt title to spine ever-so-lightly rubbed. Tanning to edges and prelims with few, if any, signs of foxing. Pages tightly bound with none loose. Ex-library copy, therefore it comes with stamp to bottom edge (National Physical Laboratory, Teddington, Middlesex), ex-libris bookplate to front paste-down end paper, and stamp, date and inscription to FFEP. Otherwise an immaculate example within. Slight discolouration to spine and minimal creasing to extremities. Overall, with the exception of the ex-libris marks, a VG+ to near-fine example. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books come from a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. As keen collectors ourselves, we understand the value of the wonderful books we list. We always wrap and box our items very carefully to ensure they will arrive to you in the condition described. We try to keep our wrapping materials as planet-friendly as possible, so you can always recycle or reuse them. Personal collection from Colchester is equally welcome.
