first edition also has a full number line (0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) on the copyright page. But its ISBN (3-8) is different than the ISBN on the second state replacement. It has a full number line (0 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1) on the copyright page. This first state entirely lacks the table of contents and dedication statement. first edition was quickly recalled and scrapped because, in the author's words, it was "full of errors, with misplaced and erroneously labeled photographs and diagrams." Some scrapped copies escaped, and can be identified primarily by a silver dust jacket similar to the color of the UK dust jacket. The dust jacket is silver and has a price of £14.95 on the bottom of the front flap. The copyright page says Published 1988 by Bantam Press, and has no statement of reprints. Pages: 198 The true first edition is the UK issue. First Edition Points and Criteria for A Brief History of Time
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