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All Tewnty original lectures (40 LP's) of the "Basic Principles of Objectivism" course delivered by Branden from 1958-68. The topics include Ayn Rand's elaborations on the evidence of the senses, the Law of Identity, rational egoism, and the morality of capitalism + Barbara Branden's contribution on the "Principles of Efficient Thinking." All fine, encased in blue cloth. A beautiful set of the first systematic presentation of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. Book #C11001. $375. Owing to weight, postage will be extra. We carry the largest selection of rare, signed, and manuscript Ayn rand on the planet.

Authorized by Ayn Rand with her participation, complete set of All Tewnty original lectures (40 LP's) of the "Basic Principles of Objectivism" course delivered by Branden from 1958-68. According to one reviewer: "My husband was at the first public lecture in the series.there were so many people attending that they couldn't all fit in the hall rented for the lecture. Ayn Rand took a copy of the first lecture and read it to people who'd been moved to a second room. Then she and Branden switched rooms and did their question and answer sessions with the opposite audience. She had to have been pleased with every word of it since she sat in the audience and applauded each lecture." The topics include Ayn Rand's elaborations on the evidence of the senses, the Law of Identity, rational egoism, and the morality of Atlas Shrugged. All fine, encased in a Fine blue cloth binder. A beautiful set of the first systematic presentation of Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism. Owing to volume and weight,… Read More

SIGNED by Maya Angelou, Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson! As New. Opened only for all three artists' signatures!. "When I'm on stage with Dr. Angelou, I become one of those people who came to see her as opposed to one of the people performing with her" (Nick Ashford). 1st Edition. UNIQUE Signed Maya Angelou. In 1996, legendary songwriters Ashford and Simpson ("Ain't No Mountain High Enough," "Solid as a Rock," "Solid as Barack" for President Barack Obama's 2009 Presidential Inauguration) teamed with Angelou to write/produce/record the album "Been Found." Presented is a never-played CD of "Been Found," the first recording of Ashford and Simpson's new label, Hopsack & Silk, signed by Maya Anglou, Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. This is the only such copy we've ever seen, acquired on the occasion of the wedding of Jimmy Simpson, Valerie's brother. Angelou's musical history, with a legendary association! A Unique item for a most discerning collector of Maya Angelou and/or contemporary music. Book… Read More

"I ain't a lady either so buy me a drink." The first page of Spillane's novel, SIGNED by Spillane. Presumed to be a fair copy, i.e., a copy intended for the printer, with no marginalia or emendations, conforming to the published version of the text. Fine. Book #Pv2202. $298. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

SIGNED to pianist Van Cliburn by David Dinkins at Foreword he wrote. "In our life times, Whites will no longer constitute a majority in America. As a result, Black/Brown relation -- and the need for this relationship to be fruitful and mutually supportive -- take on an even greater urgency." First Printing of Platt's urgent call for unity among African Americans and Hispanics, this Unread As New copy in As New jacket is signed by former NYC Mayor David Dinkins -- who attributed his stunning loss for reelection to "racism, pure and simple" -- at his Introduction. Most striking Dinkins/Cliburn memorabilia. Book #Pv5b159 $255. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, erotica, history, and science.

SIGNED and inscribed on front paste-down by Booker T Washington in the year of publication. "It is only as the black man produces something that makes markets of the world dependent on him for something will he find his rightful place": RARE SIGNED FIRST EDITION IN ORIGINAL BINDING OF BOOKER T. WASHINGTON'S BLACK-BELT DIAMONDS, 1898, INSCRIBED, AND DATED BY HIM. First edition of these highly celebrated singular excerpts of Washington's early lectures and writings, drawn extensively from his Sunday Evening Tuskegee Talks, including passages from Democracy and Education (1896), Southern Lynch Law (1893) and other influential works. Compiled in print for the first time and edited by prominent African American journalist and activist, Victoria Earle Matthews, "an instrumental figure in the social reform to 'uplift' African Americans." Black-Belt Diamonds, published two years before Washington's first autobiography, Story of My Life and Work, is a core assembly of "gems" from his earlier influential… Read More

SIGNED in publisher's Original Slipcase (often missing). Perfect Clegg Collectible. First Edition of Breeder, one of 26 Lettered copies, in original publisher's protective SLIPCASE, both in flawless, Library Quality condition. SIGNED by Douglas Clegg, Edward Lee and Canigli on a special page. Additionally, this copy is signed by publisher Larry Roberts, founder of Bloodletting Press. A perfect copy of Library-quality. Book #Pv2342. $225. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history & science.

UNmatched Sagan value! First Edition of Sagan's essays originally published in The Atlantic Monthly (1974-79) in bright, complete UNclipped jacket with only the most minor chipping at edges. Inscribed by Sagan on the Half-title "For -- With best wishes and warm regards. Carl Sagan" Scarce signed Sagan, particularly so in this condition. Book #P2378. $750. We specialize in rare Ayn Rand, history, and science.

First edition. SIGNED by the author to the title page, his printed name smacked out. "The living is the telling, there's nothing going on with me that isn't either told or tellable, and if so, what's the difference, why live at all?" Octavo. 467, [1] blank] pages. Publisher's baby blue paper boards backed in black cloth, spine stamped in metallic blue; dazzling original illustrated dust jacket. Internally clean, fresh and tight. One of only 1300 copies issued on substandard paper stock, text block admits inevitable faint toning along some margins and edges. Dust jacket unclipped ($18.95); minor wear to head and foot of spine and corners. Housed in custom brown cloth clamshell case, spine stamped in gilt. Very near fine book in a fine jacket. Book #vC2222. $4900. We specialize in Rare Ayn Rand, history, and science. Seller Inventory # Vc2222

Rare 32 Page pamphlet, co-authored by an Objectivist philosopher and the leading pro-Objectivist economist, offering Objectivist (Ayn Rand) arguments for allowing builders to create projects that respond to the demands of their markets and against the capricious zoning regulations of government bureaucrats. Rarely available, this pamphlet, introduced by real estate DEVELOPER Philip Rafton, went out-of-print after Reisman was "excommunicated" from the Objectivist movement. Pristine condition! Book #N1275. $125. We carry the largest selection of rare, signed, and manuscript Ayn Rand on the planet!