Main Currents of Marxism; Its Rise, Growth, and Dissolution

Kolakowski, Leszek; Falla, P.S. (Translator)

Published by Oxford University Press, The Clarendon Press, Oxford, 1978

About this Item

Three volumes (complete), all three volumes the first printings in English, octavo size, approx. 1500 pp. Leszek Ko akowski (1927-2009) is best known for this work, "Main Currents of Marxism". Per Wiki: "Owing to his criticism of Marxism and of the Communist state system, Ko akowski was effectively exiled from Poland in 1968". He was a MacArthur Fellow, and was awareded the Erasmus Prize, the Kluge Prize, and the Jerusalem Prize. All three volumes here are the first printings in English: Volume 1, "The Founders"; Volume 2, "The Golden Age"; and Volume 3; "The Breakdown". Complete sets somewhat uncommon, as of this writing we see only one other set online. ___DESCRIPTION: All three volumes bound in full navy blue cloth over boards, gilt lettering and publisher's device on the spines, octavo size (8 3/4" by 5 5/8"), approx. 1500 total pages. In dust jackets with a summary of the work on the front flaps, publisher's ads on the back panels. ___CONDITION: Volumes fine, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, strong, square text blocks with solid hinges, the interiors clean and bright, and the set entirely free of prior owner markings; other than a hint of dustiness to the fore-edge of one volume clean and as new. The jackets near fine to fine, clean and without noticeable edgewear; all three have been price-clipped and Volume 3 shows some sunning. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note the following: (i) additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs, please inquire for details; and (ii) any taxes, duty, or tariffs charged by your country will, of necessity, be your responsibility. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Main Currents of Marxism; Its Rise, Growth, and Dissolution
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, The Clarendon Press, Oxford
• Publication Date: 1978
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: near fine
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