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For The New Intellectual: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand
by Rand, Ayn
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
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Portland, Oregon, United States
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About This Item
New York: Random House, 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. First edition. Signed by Ayn Rand in blue ink on half title. viii, 242pp. Bound in publisher's black cloth, front stamped in blind, with gilt spine lettering and green ruling. Near Fine with small stain to top edge, age toning to contents, in a Near Fine dust jacket, tiny closed tear to front panel, light rubbing, front flap crased, unclipped ($3.95). A signed statement of beliefs from the originator of Objectivism and novelist who wrote Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead.
Synopsis
For the New Intellectual: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand is a 1961 book by Ayn Rand. It was her first long non-fiction book. Much of the material consists of excerpts from Rand's novels, supplemented by a long title essay that focuses on the history of philosophy.
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- Bookseller
- Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 140944006
- Title
- For The New Intellectual: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand
- Author
- Rand, Ayn
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Random House
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1961
- Keywords
- signed, Objectivism, Objectivist, libertarian, Conservative
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Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
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Portland, Oregon
About Burnside Rare Books, ABAA
Burnside Rare Books specializes in literary first editions and works of cultural and historic significance. We are located in Portland, Oregon and welcome visitors by appointment.
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