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Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions (Esquisse d'une théorie des émotions)
by SARTRE, Jean-Paul (Philip Mairet, translator)
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good+
- Seller
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Seattle, Washington, United States
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About This Item
London: Meuthen & Co. Ltd, 1962. First Edition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Fine/Very Good+. 12mo. Pp. 94. Preface by Mary Warnock. Dark blue cloth, titles stamped in silver foil on the spine, head edge dyed blue. Apparently unread: bright and crisp with only a hint of age toning to the leaf edges. In the two color illustrated dust jacket, price clipped. The jacket spine is somewhat darkened. First English translation of the philosopher's 1939 short work on psychology. The handsome uncredited dust jacket is now preserved in a removable, clear archival sleeve.
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- Bookseller
- Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books, ABAA
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 6185
- Title
- Sketch for a Theory of the Emotions (Esquisse d'une théorie des émotions)
- Author
- SARTRE, Jean-Paul (Philip Mairet, translator)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover with Dust Jacket
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Meuthen & Co. Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1962
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Seattle, Washington
About Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books, ABAA
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- 12mo
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