- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Hirschfeld Galleries, Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.Hirschfeld Galleries
AbeBooks seller since June 17, 2005
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 200.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
the fourth and final one published during her lifetime, and the one she considered her magnum opus in the realm of fiction writing.She described the theme of Atlas Shrugged as "the role of man's mind in existence" and it includes elements of science fiction, mystery, and romance. The book explores a number of philosophical themes from which Rand would subsequently develop Objectivism, including reason, property rights, individualism, libertarianism, and capitalism and depicts what Rand saw as the failures of governmental coercion. Of Rand's works of fiction, it contains her most extensive statement of her philosophical system. 8vo. thick 8vo 1138 pps her magnus opus, Original green cloth near fine in a very good dsut jacket by George Salter. Note the price of 10.95 indicates this is a issue from the 1965 circa. the original 1957 price was 6.95. dust jacket is under mylar brodart, there are three lovely Ayn Rand portrait stamps affixed in the verso of the title page, adding to the mystique of this copy still collectible.…
Seller Inventory # 1002978
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Atlas Shrugged
- Author
- Ayn Rand
- Publisher
- Random House, New York
- Publication year
- 1964
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- Near Fine
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- George Salter dust jacket
- Edition
- 5th or later Edition
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall
Hirschfeld Galleries
Saint Louis, MO, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since June 17, 2005
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 6 to 10 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 8.50 | US$ 15.00 |
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Store description
Hirschfeld Galleries, Established in 1930, is a full-line used, collectible, rare, and antiquarian book dealer located in Saint Louis, Missouri. Our collection comprises over 100,000 items, collected over 5 generations. We specialize in fine bindings, first editions, private press, early printed, and incunabula. We are happy to consult to institutions, private collectors, and the trade. We can offer appraisals, rare book searches, and collection advice.
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Early Printed Books., Fine Art., Modern 1sts., Illustrated Books In All Fields, Childrens And Illustrated., Fine Bindings And Fine Sets, Fine Graphics., Hand Colored Engravings, Fine Press Books., 17, 18 and 19th Century LiteratureSeller's business information
Hirschfeld Galleries
MO, U.S.A.
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