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Advance uncorrected proof of the first American edition. Bound in publisher's grey printed wraps. 187 pp. Near Fine with faint toning to wraps and several small, light creases to the front panel at the spine joint. Very scarce in this pre-publication format, this classic of cosmology would go on to sell more than 10 million copies worldwide.

In 'A Brief History of Time', Stephen Hawking attempts to explain a range of subjects in cosmology, including the Big Bang, black holes, and light cones to the non-specialized reader. His goal is to provide an overview of the history, laws, and major theories of the cosmos in a way that is accessible to the general public, without complex mathematical jargon.