The First Three Minutes First Edition
For a first edition, first printing of The First Three Minutes by Steven Weinberg (Basic Books, 1977), the first point to check: Copyright page: Basic Books, Inc., Publishers, New York; “Copyright © 1977 by Steven Weinberg”.
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Valued from 5 recorded sales in the last 12 months.
What a copy is worth
| Condition | Signed | Inscribed | Bookplate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | $1,159 | $1,159 | $345 |
| Near fine | $1,007 | $1,007 | $300 |
| Very good | $856 | $856 | $255 |
| Good | $396 | $360 | $216 |
| Fair | $330 | $300 | $180 |
How to identify this edition
These points tell this edition apart from other printings and editions of The First Three Minutes.
✓ Copyright page: Basic Books, Inc., Publishers, New York; “Copyright © 1977 by Steven Weinberg”
✓ Number line: “77 78 79 80 81” followed by the full line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (down to 1)
✓ Dust jacket: dark blue star-cluster photograph, title in orange at the top and “STEVEN WEINBERG” at the foot, no Nobel Prize line
✓ Price: $8.95 on the front flap (unclipped)
✓ Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in gilt
Common questions
- How do I know if my copy of The First Three Minutes is a first edition, first printing?
- ✓ Copyright page: Basic Books, Inc., Publishers, New York; “Copyright © 1977 by Steven Weinberg” ✓ Number line: “77 78 79 80 81” followed by the full line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 (down to 1) ✓ Dust jacket: dark blue star-cluster photograph, title in orange at the top and “STEVEN WEINBERG” at the foot, no Nobel Prize line ✓ Price: $8.95 on the front flap (unclipped) ✓ Binding: black cloth, spine lettered in gilt The identification points above show each one.
- How much is a first edition, first printing of The First Three Minutes worth?
- $1,159 signed, depending on condition and whether it is signed (values as of November 2026). Values come from recorded sales of this exact printing, not asking prices.
- Can I sell my copy of The First Three Minutes?
- Yes. We value the exact copy from recorded sales and make a firm cash offer, free and with no obligation to sell.
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