Description
First edition, first printing of Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand, in the publisher’s first state dust jacket.
Octavo, [8], 1168pp. [4]. Green cloth, gilt title over black on spine, author’s initials in gilt on front cover. Stated “First Printing” on copyright page. Fore-edge uncut. Top edge dyed blue. Solid text block, free of any marks or writing. Faint soiling to cloth on the spine. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $6.95 on front flap, 10/57 date at bottom of front flap, light wear along both edges of the spine, closed tear along rear hinge, bright illustrations, a near fine example. (Perinn A4a)
An attractive copy, with the noted wear to the cloth spine.
