Man's Search for Himself

Rollo May

Published by W. W. Norton, 1953

First edition, with full number line including 0 on publication page, indicating this is the rare first printing, or perhaps an advances printing, of this important and well-loved book. The dust jacket (DJ), however, is not original to this printing, and is instead from the ninth printing (as stated on front flap of DJ). The book is hardcover and is in Good condition. The DJ condition is Poor+. A few pages in the textblock have cosmetic blemishing - most notably, pages 32-35 have splotches of discoloration (see photos). A few (2-3) other pages in the text block have a stray discolored spot. Otherwise, the text is bright, clean, and clear of writing, markings, highlighting, etc. Binding is tight and robust. Hinges tight, firm and robust. Edges of textblock lightly speckled. A few minor blemishes on edges of textblock. Pgs 75 and 77 have the tips of their top corners bumped. Previous owner bookplate on front pastedown. Hardcover board corners curled in and rubbed. Bottom edges of boards and top/bottom of spine rubbed. DJ is heavily worn: ripped and chipping along fore edges; rips, chips and chunks missing along DJ edges, corners, and top/bottom of spine; ink on DJ rubbed; DJ spine sunned. Seller Inventory # ABE-1745432052287

Bibliographic Details

Title: Man's Search for Himself
Publisher: W. W. Norton
Publication Date: 1953
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: Poor
Edition: 1st Edition