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Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Beautifully signed by Ayn Rand at front endpaper: "Ayn Rand". Stylish, neat and bold signature. Stated "First Printing" at copyright page. Preserved in original limited edition slipcase. Seven hundred of the limited edition were signed and numbered by Ayn Rand. These quickly sold out and an additional three hundred were signed and issued in same slipcase as found here. Fine dark green textured cloth boards, black cloth spine wrap, silver spine titles, light shelf wear, rub. Code in green to back spine wrap: "HO137". Pages near fine with attractive toning; no writing Light gray endpapers. Includes rare set-in erratum slip at half-title page. Slipcase with bold titled labels at front, back and spine, moderate shelf wear, some rub, toning, discoloration to exterior and internally. Rare near fine signed limited issue in near good, intact slipcase. Ayn Rand, in her introduction, characterizes this collection of essays as "a nonfiction footnote to Atlas Shrugged." Includes twenty pieces by Ayn Rand, three by Alan Greenspan, two by Nathaniel Branden, and an additional contribution by Robert Hessen. "One of the best defenses and explanations of capitalism one is likely to read" - Walter E. Williams. This volume constitutes a major philosophic revolution. In this series of analyses, Ayn Rand presents her stand on the persecution of free enterprise, entrepreneurship and individual creation, the causes of war, and the evils of altruism as a ploy. A challenging look at modern society by one of the most provocative intellectuals of her time. Printed in the U.S.A. 309 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Signed by Author.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Signed by Ayn Rand at front endpaper: "Ayn Rand". Very attractive. Stated first printing preserved in original slip-case hand-numbered "81" to spine area. Seven hundred of the limited edition were signed and numbered by Ayn Rand. These quickly sold and an additional three hundred were signed and issued in same slip-case as found here. Fine, dark green textured cloth boards, black cloth spine wrap, silver spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages fine; no writing Light grey-green endpapers. Includes rare set-in erratum slip at half-title page. Slip-case w/bold titled labels at front, back and spine, moderate shelf wear. Rare near fine signed first printing in very good slip-case. This collection constitutes a major philosophic revolution. In this series of essays, Rand presents her stand on the persecution of truly free enterprise, the causes of war, and the evils of altruism as ploy. A challenging new look at modern society by one of the most provocative intellectuals of her time. With additional articles by Nathaniel Brandon, Alan Greenspan, and Robert Hessen. Rare investment. Printed in the U.S.A. 309 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall. Signed by Author.…