Description
First edition of Night of January 16th, inscribed by Ayn Rand, a few days after the publication of this book.
Octavo, 125pp, [3]. Blue marbled hardcover, black spine, title in gilt on spine. On back panel “HO283” notation in gilt. Stated “First Printing 1968” on copyright page. Solid text block, a near fine example. In the publisher’s first state dust jacket, $5.00 on front flap, faint shelf wear, dust jacket cover remnant along top edge of the rear panel, a near fine example. (Perinn B3e)
Inscribed on the half-title: “To Bernard D_ – Cordially – Ayn Rand – 11/13/68”
Originally a theatrical play from 1934, this work is the first publication of that play, with revisions by the author.
