Fountainhead, Signed by Ayn Rand, 1st Edition, in Original Dust Jacket, 1943

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Fountainhead, Signed by Ayn Rand, 1st Edition, in Original Dust Jacket, 1943

Name: Fountainhead, Signed by Ayn Rand, 1st Edition, in Original Dust Jacket, 1943
Brand: Ayn Rand
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Rand, Ayn. The Fountainhead. Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, 1943. First edition, third printing. Signed and inscribed by Ayn Rand on the first free endpage. Octavo, in the original dust jacket. Presented with a new archival ¼ leather and cloth clamshell. Presented is a first edition, third printing of The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand. The Fountainhead is Ayn Rand's best-selling novel and an unforgettable celebration of the individual spirit. This book is signed by Rand on the first free endpage. The inscription reads, “ To Anthony Weiss, -Cordially-, Ayn Rand, 5/17/60” in black ink. The book is presented in its original dust jacket and boards with a new archival quarter leather and cloth clamshell. From 1935-1943, Rand worked as a secretary in an architectural firm, during which time she wrote The Fountainhead, her first Objectivist novel and her first bestseller. The book follows the protagonist Howard Roark, a young architect struggling to stay true to his own vision against more conventional and mainstream ideas. As the original dust jacket explains, "This book is based on a challenging belief in the importance of selfishness, on the provocative idea that man's ego is the fountainhead of human progress." Initially rejected by twelve publishers, and firing one over publicity plans, Rand finally found a publisher in Bobbs-Merrill. She released The Fountainhead in 1943. Just 7500 copies were initially printed in the first run. Despite harsh criticism, the book gradually found its audience and became one of the high spots of American literature. Rand later would also write the screenplay for the film version of the novel, released in 1949 and starring Gary Cooper and Patricia Neal. CONDITION: Very good condition. Octavo. In the original dust jacket. Dust jacket with creases, bumping, and vertical tear on front, since repaired by a book conservator. Interior pages are very healthy, clean, and bright. Signed and inscribed by Rand on the first free endpage in black ink. Inscription is legible and without fading. Presented with a new archival clamshell case, in quarter brown leather and orange cloth, with gilt tiles, stamps, and raised bands to the spine. Dimensions: 8 1/4" H x 6" W x 1 1/2" D (Book). 9 1/2" H x 7" W x 2 1/2" D (Clamshell).

Creator:
Ayn Rand (Author)
Dimensions:
Height: 9.5 in (24.13 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Paper
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1943
Condition:
Additions or alterations made to the original: New archival leather and cloth clamshell by Felton Bookbinding Ltd. in Ontario Canada in November of 2022. Repaired: Vertical tear on front of dust jacket repaired by a book conservator, Felton Bookbinding Ltd. in Ontario Canada in November of 2022. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Colorado Springs, CO
Reference Number:
Seller: BK07921stDibs: LU909731502562

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