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SHANNON, CLAUDE. 1916-2001.
Programming a Computer for Playing Chess.

4 December 2019, 13:00 EST
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SHANNON, CLAUDE. 1916-2001.

Programming a Computer for Playing Chess. In: The Philosophical Magazine: A Journal of Theoretical Experimental and Applied Physics. London: Taylor & Francis, March 1950. Volume 41, Seventh Series, Number 314.
8vo (255 x 173 mm). Original wrappers. Wrappers partially toned and extremities and spine lightly rubbed.
Provenance: British Iron & Steel Research Association (stamp to front wrapper); Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (2 stamps, including "surplus" stamp, to front wrapper).

THE FIRST TECHNICAL PAPER ON CHESS PROGRAMMING. Hook & Norman Origins of Cyberspace 882.

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