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Wilkes, Maurice, et al.

"A Discussion on Computing Machines," Proceedings of the Royal Society of London [Vol. 195, A 1042]. [The first published conference on electronic digital computers in England].

London: Cambridge University Press, 1949. First Edition. Hardcover. Entire volume in library binding with spine labels reading “High-Speed Computing Machine” and “Maurice Wilkes.” Subject article at pp. 265-287.
The first published conference on electronic digital computers in England, 1948 [OOC 650] The conference was held on March 4, 1948. The Proceedings published the six papers:
1. Hartree, “A Historical Survey of Digital Computing Machines” [OOC 651]
2. Newman, “General Principles of All-Purpose Computing Machines” [OOC 818]
3. Wilkes, “The Design of a Practical High-Speed Computing Machine, the EDSAC” [OOC 1018]
4, Williams, “A Cathode-Ray Tube Digital Store” [OOC 1065]
5. Wilkerson [Turing], “The Automatic Computing Engine at the National Physical Laboratory” [OOC 933]
6. Booth, “Recent Computer Projects” [OOC 490]. Very Good+. Minor shelf/edge wear, minor toning at spine, ownership stamp at front/rear pastedown, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Blue cloth boards, black leather labels at spine, gilt lettering. 8vo. 556pp. Illus. (b/w plates). Item #11058

Price: $4,500.00