TRACTATUS LOGICO-PHILOSOPHICUS. With an Introduction by Bertrand Russell.

First English-language edition, first printing, and the first book edition of Wittgenstein's philosophical masterpiece. 8vo. 189 pp. Parallel German and English text throughout. A desirable first-issue copy, identifiable by the absence of publisher's advertisements at the rear. The Tractatus sold only slowly upon publication, and unsold sheets remained in the publisher's warehouse for several years, being bound up as required. Later issue copies frequently contain publisher's advertisements dated several years after publication. Copies in the true first-issue state are increasingly scarce. Bound in the original dark green publisher's cloth, lettered in gilt on spine. The volume has been professionally rebacked, preserving the original boards. A handsome and well-preserved copy. Internally in very good condition. Scattered pencil annotations occur within the German text. The front and rear endpapers contain extensive contemporary pencil notes and references in an unidentified hand, apparently made during a close philosophical reading of the work. A landmark publication of twentieth-century philosophy and one of the most influential philosophical works ever printed. The true first-issue state without advertisements is considerably scarcer than the more commonly encountered later issue bindings. Condition: Good. Professionally rebacked; original cloth preserved. Light signs of use. Pencil annotations and extensive notes on endpapers. Text block clean and sound. Reasonable offers will be considered. …