31st Oct, 2024 10:00
Asian Art, Musical Instruments & Books (Macclesfield)
HAWKING (S), A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME, signed by Stephen Hawking with an ink thumb print and witnessed by Sue Masey, 1991 reprint (twice), Bantam Press.
The book was donated from Professor Stephen Hawking in 1992 to Daniel Burgess as a form of personal encouragement to Daniel who has cerebral Palsy . At the time fundraising was taking place to raise money for specialised computer equipment for Daniel to help with his communication skills. Eddie Glendan , then editor of the Chester Chronicle, arranged for a telephone conversation between Daniels Mum & Professor Stephen Hawking to take place, which at the time was recorded . The tape recorded message does not accompany this book. Sold with copies of the press release.
Sold for £1,300
HAWKING (S), A BRIEF HISTORY OF TIME, signed by Stephen Hawking with an ink thumb print and witnessed by Sue Masey, 1991 reprint (twice), Bantam Press.
The book was donated from Professor Stephen Hawking in 1992 to Daniel Burgess as a form of personal encouragement to Daniel who has cerebral Palsy . At the time fundraising was taking place to raise money for specialised computer equipment for Daniel to help with his communication skills. Eddie Glendan , then editor of the Chester Chronicle, arranged for a telephone conversation between Daniels Mum & Professor Stephen Hawking to take place, which at the time was recorded . The tape recorded message does not accompany this book. Sold with copies of the press release.
Auction: Asian Art, Musical Instruments & Books (Macclesfield), 31st Oct, 2024
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Viewing
Wednesday 30th October 2024 from 10:00 to 5:30pm
Closing date 4th October 2024
The Cheshire Saleroom
Withyfold Drive
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 2BD
01625 431788
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