Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional First Edition, First Printing of Philosophy: Who Needs It by Ayn Rand in a new archival wrap. First Edition unstated, 1982 Bobbs-Merrill. First Printing stated.
The book is in Near Fine condition with spotless, cloth boards and strong title ink on a straight spine. Also with, a few marks on lightly foxed page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other 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 the price on the front flap, mild surface wear and moderate to heavy edge wear and a 1″ tear mended with acid-free tape. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
This collection of essays was the last work planned by Ayn Rand before her death in 1982. In it she summarizes her view of philosophy and deals with a broad spectrum of topics. According to Rand, the choice we make is not whether to have a philosophy but which one to have: a rational, conscious, and therefore practical one, or a contradictory, unidentified, and ultimately lethal one.
Ships promptly in with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
