What Mad Pursuit First Edition
For a first US edition, first printing of What Mad Pursuit by Francis Crick (Basic Books, 1988), the first point to check: Copyright page: copyright 1988 by Francis Crick and the full line 88 89 90 91 RRD 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
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What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed |
|---|---|---|
| Near fine | $1,242 | $1,242 |
| Very good | $1,056 | $1,056 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of What Mad Pursuit.
✓ Copyright page: copyright 1988 by Francis Crick and the full line 88 89 90 91 RRD 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
✓ Binding: blue cloth with gilt spine lettering
✓ Dust jacket: yellow William Davis design, with black title lettering and the author name above a red rule
✓ Price: $16.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped)
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of What Mad Pursuit is a first US edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: copyright 1988 by Francis Crick and the full line 88 89 90 91 RRD 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 ✓ Binding: blue cloth with gilt spine lettering ✓ Dust jacket: yellow William Davis design, with black title lettering and the author name above a red rule ✓ Price: $16.95 at the top of the front flap (unclipped) The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first US edition, first printing of What Mad Pursuit worth?
- $1,242 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of October 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of What Mad Pursuit?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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