Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional First Edition, First Printing of A Brief History of Time by Stephen W. Hawking in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 1988 Bantam. First Printing with full number line reversed, 0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, lightly faded boards and strong title ink on a straight spine. Also, a few marks on the page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and one lightly bumped corner. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection. Appears unread.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with price on the front flap, mild surface and edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Stephen Hawking has earned a reputation as the most brilliant theoretical physicist since Einstein. In this landmark volume, Professor Hawking shares his blazing intellect with nonscientists everywhere, guiding us expertly to confront the supreme questions of the nature of time and the universe.
Small volume ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
