Published by New York: Modern Library Edition. SPRING 1930, 175 Titles Listed on Back of DJ., 1930
Seller: Shepardson Bookstall, Brookline, MA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, OVER 20 YEARS ON ABEBOOKS! Bright blue balloon cloth; spine #7 (1931-39); dark blue topstain; Kent Endpapers (1929-67); Large gold torchbearer on front. DJ covered in mylar; has 175 titles listed on back: identify with Kamins info, Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises included, while Goethe's Faust is not listed, making this SPRING 1930; DJ has chips small and medium chips along top and bottom edges; two seams partly worn through; chip in middle (see scan). ABOUT THE BOOK: Schopenhauer has been dubbed the artist's philosopher on account of the inspiration his aesthetics has provided to artists of all stripes. He is also known as the philosopher of pessimism, as he articulated a worldview that challenges the value of existence.
Published by New York: Modern Library. 1928 TRUE First Modern Library, Navy Blue Leatherette, 150 Titles noted on Back of DJ., 1928
Seller: Shepardson Bookstall, Brookline, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. 1st Edition. SHEPARDSON BOOKSTALL, 20 YEARS OF SUCCESS ON ABEBOOKS. Extremely Rare Surviving DJ on a TRUE FIRST BOOK is covered in mylar; with 95 cent price on front inside flap is in fair condition being taped on the inside in places and having tears and chips also, but intact; back cover has 150 titles listed. BOOK is in fine condition: navy blue leatherette; spine #4; Gold leaping touchbearer on front; 1925-29 Bernhard Endpapers in excellent condition. Please note that, the editor, IRWIN EDMAN'S name is listed on the top of the spine instead of Arthur Schopenhauer's name. ABOUT THE BOOK: Schopenhauer has been dubbed the artist's philosopher on account of the inspiration his aesthetics has provided to artists of all stripes. He is also known as the philosopher of pessimism, as he articulated a worldview that challenges the value of existence.