Highet, First Edition (153 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair. First Edition. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Condition: Good. 1St Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft Cover. Good+ to Very Good. First. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0-231-08501-x. Spine faded, covers scuffed and lightly edgeworn, "hinge" stretched mid way through. A Columbia Paperback. 136 pages.

Pb. Condition: G+. Reprint. 268pp. Edges lightly faded; covers slightly bowed. Endnotes & index. Good reading copy.

HARDCOVER. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by HIGHET, GILBERT Author Photo Back Cover Dj (illustrator). 1st Edition"1p; ABCDE pt line. VERY GOOD CONDITION IN VERY GOOD UNCLIPT(S6.95) DUST JACKET,CLEAN, SOLID,BRIGHT****(NOTE This is NOT the stock image with old tape.this is very nice in similar DJ*** ; GOLD SPINE TITLES ON BLUE CLOTH hard covers. with darker blue endpapers.ALL NICE .Back panel dj has attractive oblong photo of author in full gaze toward mountain ranges in background. ; 367pg pages.

HARDCOVER. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illustrated by HIGHET, GILBERT Author Photo Back Cover Dj (illustrator). 1st Edition"2p; BCDE pt line. VERY GOOD CONDITION IN VERY GOOD CLIPT(NOPR ICE) DUST JACKET,CLEAN, SOLID,BRIGHT; GOLD TITLES ON DARK BLUE CLOTH SPINE STRIP.liter blue hard covers. with dark blue endpapers.ALL NICE ; 368pg pages.

Hardcover. Condition: VG-. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. The book and contents are clean and tight. Thee is light edge rubbing on cover corners. Dust jacket is heavily scuffed.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 356 pp., Blue Hardback, VG, no DJ, 1st ed, 2nd prntng.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Previous owner's name in ink, small trace of damp stain along part of upper edge or rear endpaper, Very Good in Very Good Dust Jacket with edge wear, few small edge tears, and small traces of dampstain at tops of inside rear flap and back cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: good. First edition. 5 1/2 x 8 1/4 inches. xii, 383 pages. Condition of the book is Very Good, covers slightly cupped, otherwise excellent. Dust jacket is Good, pieces missing at top and bottom edges of frint cover. STK.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. First Edition. First Edition (SD, NAP). Hard cover 8vo in blue cloth w/silver titles. Fine and unmarked; no DJ. 277pp inc. Index; notes at end of each chapter. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Minor wear & toning to boards. Light wear and soiling to edges of text block. Text and images unmarked. Dj shelf worn with scuffs, creases, chipping, toning, light soiling & small tears in a mylar cover.

Softcover First Ed. Knowledge; Human Mind; A brilliant and eloquent book that examines the history, the limits and the promise of the human mind. (136 Pgs.) Previous initials neatly forepage otherwise covers and book near fine.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. Pelican Books A445 with over 40 b&w plates. Cover illustration Sydney King.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Not price-clipped. Published by Pelican Books, 1959. Octavo. Paperback. Book is very good with shelf/edgewear and previous owners name on half title page and backside of front cover. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. "Man's Unconquerable Mind" by Gilbert Highet is presented in a hardcover edition, boasting the elegance of forest green cloth covers adorned with gold spine lettering. This is the 9th printing, and the book is in Very Good condition without a dust jacket.The covers maintain their greatness, showing minimal signs of wear. The binding, both square and tight, attests to the structural integrity of the book. There is a small, light abrasion on the front flyleaf, but beyond that, the interior pages are pristineclean and unmarked.Carefully considered and eloquently expressed, this brilliant work by Gilbert Highet delves into the history, limits, and promise of the human mind and the knowledge it can attain. The author navigates through the intellectual and moral milestones of the Greeks, Romans, Judeo-Christians, and contemporary thinkers, providing a profound exploration of our culture. Out of these pages emerges a clear definition of knowledge, offering insights into the strengths and limitations of the human mind.For added reassurance, the book will be meticulously packaged for shipment, guarded against the elements. An electronic tracking number from USPS will be issued free of charge. Should you desire more information or additional pictures of this volume, please don't hesitate to reach out. Immerse yourself in the exploration of the human mind through the lens of a distinguished scholar and critic.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. "Man's Unconquerable Mind" by Gilbert Highet is presented in a hardcover edition, boasting the elegance of forest green cloth covers adorned with gold spine lettering. The book is in Very Good condition without a dust jacket.The covers show minimal signs of wear with slight fading. The binding, both square and tight, attests to the structural integrity of the book. The interior pages are clean and unmarked.Carefully considered and eloquently expressed, this brilliant work by Gilbert Highet delves into the history, limits, and promise of the human mind and the knowledge it can attain. The author navigates through the intellectual and moral milestones of the Greeks, Romans, Judeo-Christians, and contemporary thinkers, providing a profound exploration of our culture. Out of these pages emerges a clear definition of knowledge, offering insights into the strengths and limitations of the human mind. All books packed with care and shipped in cardboard.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition. Blue cloth. VG in DJ with very minor edge wear else VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Roca, Francois (illustrator). First Edition. A nice, bright copy. ; Creative Editions; 13.1 X 8.8 X 0.3 inches; 36 pages.

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. Later Printing. Publisher's glossy wraps. VERY GOOD. 8vo 8" - 9" tall. 136 pp.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Poets in a Landscape was written by Gilbert Highet. This copy was published by Alfred A. Knopf in 1957 and appears to be a First Edition though it's not specifically stated as such. The book is in very good condition, it has no dust jacket and it's NOT an ex-library copy. The book is 6 1/2" by 9 1/2" and has about 280 pages with an Introduction, a Table of Contents, an Index, Notes on the Text, a List of the Illustrations (older black-and-white photographs), and older photographs throughout the book which are not included in the page count. "In this book I have tried to set down something of that realization of Roman Italy; and in particular, of Italy as the home and inspiration of seven of the greatest Roman poets." Thank you!!

First Edition. Fine copy in the original stiff-card wrappers. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 136 pages; Description: viii, 136 p. ; 22 cm. Subjects: Mind and body --Knowledge, Theory of. 3 Kg.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Vintage Edition Published: September 13, 259 + xvii + viii + pp. An excellent study or work or reading or research copy! Solidly and tightly bound copy with moderate overall wear and use. Copy with crisp pages and spotlessly clean text. Mildly rubbed corners.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Clean text. Library binding-solid. Library markings on the front flyleaf (and an erasure), the title page, copyright page (and an erasure), back pastedown (with surface tears and a used bookstore sticker). The text is clean. The binding is tight. A hint of wear to the bottom of the boards. Red spray to the top of the textblock.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Issued. 1st Edition. paperback, illustrated, 39 pages, very good. We are a real bookshop with real books situated in and shipping from the United Kingdom. Shelf 324.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Dw has small tear to top and bottom edges of upper cover, and a sl large one to bottom edge of rear cover, with rub to some edges, and a little laminate lift to bottom edg eof upper cover. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 240 pages.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. First Printing. Signed by the author on half title page. In blue cloth covers with stamped lettering in silver on front cover with same on spine. Square and intact binding. Clean text pages. Bumping of ends of spine. Previous owner's signature and note on ffep. List in pencil and address on verso half title page and title page. Light to moderate shelf wear. Jacket: Intact Moderate chipping on edges.Moderate shelf rubbing. In new protective jacket cover. Photos upon request. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Rare hardcover copy, 2nd printing (June 1957). Pages are clean and unmarked, and only slightly age-tanned. Downgraded because of the heavily worn jacket, with some jagged tears around the edges, and especially over the spine. The cloth boards are in very good shape.

PAPERBACK. Condition: VG. FIRST PRINTING.