ATLAS SHRUGGED Ayn Rand 1957 Signed (2x FIRST EDITION) (w/NATHANIEL BRANDEN) RARE
Item History & Price
[This lot contains 2 First Edition books, and 3 Letters associated with Ayn Rand.]
Book 1) Atlas Shrugged. By Ayn Rand. FIRST EDITION/ FIRST PRINTING. FROM NATHANIEL BRANDEN's LIBRARY. Stamp: ''From the library of Nathaniel (To whom the novel is dedicated and to whom Rand calls her 'intellectual heir') and Barbara Branden.'' Writing and markings in margins, likely Branden's notes. Underlined passages and numbered paragraphs, well read and likely cherished by Branden.&...nbsp;Original dust jacket with price on flap, $6.95 (first state).
Book 2) Second Copy of the First Edition: Atlas Shrugged. By Ayn RandFIRST EDITION/ FIRST PRINTING of the book, in a price clipped jacketInscription by Myrna Sher. Nice condition. This is a first edition, first printing. Includes original dust jacket and THREE LETTERS OF CORRESPONDENCE with Myrna Sher (owner of the book) with Nathaniel Branden (to whom the novel is dedicated).
Letter 1) Contains a signed reply letter from Branden to Sher, in place of Ayn Rand, addressing her question about a character and inviting her to a lecture series: "Dear Miss Sher: Miss [Ayn] Rand has asked me to express her appreciation for your letter, and her regret that she was unable to answer you herself.""Unfortunately, the answer to your question is no - there is no actual Richard Halley; he is a fictional character. Miss Rand has suggested that you might wish to know of a lecture series being given on the further implications and applications of the ideas presented in these two books. I am therefore enclosing a prospectus which describes such a course of lectures." Letter is SIGNED by Nathaniel Branden.
Letter 2) A letter about the lectures and list of 20 lectures is included. "To the Readers and Admirers of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. This is to inform you of a course of lectures presenting the fundamentals of the philosophy defined by Ayn Rand." Includes lecture topics such as: "The importance of ideas - the basic branches of philosophy - the nature of emotions - does man possess instincts?" "The meaning and nature of volition - the contradiction in the arguments for psychological determinism - free will as the choice to think or not to think" "Analysis of common objections to capitalism - the economics of collectivism" "The nature of evil - why evil is impotent - what makes the 'victory' of evil possible? - 'the sanction of the victim' " The Psychology of sex' etc.
Letter 3) A letter regarding the release of the Twenty Basic Lectures on Objectivism, as inspired by Atlas Shrugged. It discusses the success of two previous lecture series and the plans for future series. "Beginning in January 1958, Nathaniel Branden - the psychologist to whom Ayn Rand dedicated Atlas Shrugged, and whom she calls her 'intellectual heir' - created and delivered a series of: Twenty Basic Lectures on Objectivism.
____________________ATLAS SHRUGGED!FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING.
From The Library Of NATHANIEL BRANDEN.Together with another First Edition (owned by the recipient of the signed letter).____________________
This is an exceedingly rare collection of Atlas Shrugged First Editions, one of which was owned by NATHANIEL BRANDEN, together with a signed letter from 1958.ATLAS SHRUGGED. First Edition/First Printing book, in the First Printing Dust Jacket. FROM THE LIBRARY OF NATHANIEL AND BARBARA BRANDON, with his bookstamp, with notations and underlinings. (Ayn Rand dedicated Atlas Shrugged to Nathaniel Branden, as found on the dedication page.)ATLAS SHRUGGED. Another First Edition/First Printing book, but in a price clipped Dust Jacket. Owned by Myrna Sher, whom the signed letter is addressed to.SIGNED LETTER from NATHANIEL BRANDEN replying in place of Ayn Rand, to Myrna Sher, dated 1958. (This is of significance as it is within one year after Atlas Shrugged was issued.) + 2 additional letters regarding the lecture series referenced in the signed letter to Myrna Sher.
This is an exceedingly early lot, including not only NATHANIEL BRANDEN's COPY, but an exceedingly early signed letter written by Nathaniel Branden in answer to a letter sent by Myrna Sher to Ayn Rand; in addition to Myrna Sher's First Edition copy of Atlas Shrugged. This letter is significant as it is dated 1958, just after the First Edition was printed, and still includes the referenced Lecture Letters.
This letter is written by Nathaniel Branden at the request of Ayn Rand:"Dear Miss Sher: Miss Rand has asked me to express her appreciation for your letter, and her regret that she was unable to answer you herself..."
This signed letter has significant content:This lot includes: a reply letter from Branden to Sher, in place of Ayn Rand, addressing her question about a character and inviting her to a lecture series: "Dear Miss Sher: Miss Rand has asked me to express her appreciation for your letter, and her regret that she was unable to answer you herself. Unfortunately, the answer to your question is no - there is no actual Richard Halley; he is a fictional character. Miss Rand has suggested that you might wish to know of a lecture series being given on the further implications and applications of the ideas presented in these two books. I am therefore enclosing a prospectus which describes such a course of lectures." This Letter is SIGNED by Nathaniel Branden.
Nathaniel Branden (April 9, 1930 – December 3, 2014) was a Canadian–American psychotherapist and writer known for his work in the psychology of self-esteem.
A former associate and romantic partner of Ayn Rand, Branden also played a prominent role in the 1960s in promoting Rand's philosophy, Objectivism.
In 1950, after he had read The Fountainhead and exchanged letters and phone calls with Ayn Rand, Branden and his then-girlfriend Barbara Weidman visited Rand and her husband Frank O'Connor at their Los Angeles home. The four became close friends, with Branden and Rand in particular sharing a vivid interest in philosophical exploration and development. After the publication of Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged, and sensing an interest on the part of Rand's readers in further philosophic education, Branden created in 1958 the Nathaniel Branden Institute (NBI), originally Nathaniel Branden Lectures (the letters included in this collection), to disseminate Rand's philosophy of Objectivism, by offering live and taped lecture courses by Rand, Branden, and a variety of other Objectivist intellectuals (including Alan Greenspan, whom Branden had brought into Rand's fold). During this time Branden also contributed articles to Rand's newsletters on subjects ranging from economics to politics to psychology. Branden's work at NBI included translating the principles expressed by Rand in her fiction and non-fiction writing into a systematized construct that became known as Objectivism.
First Edition Book #1:ATLAS SHRUGGED!FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING.First Printing Dust Jacket.Printed in 1957.
From The Library Of Nathaniel And Barbara Branden.With heavy notation beginning in Chapter VII, around page 1009.
Frequent underlining and numbering of passages with the word 'Take' appearing frequently, suggesting some type of editing. Additional pictures are available upon request, eBay limits me to 12 pictures.
First Edition Book #2:ATLAS SHRUGGED!FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING of the book, in a price clipped dust jacket.This copy is owned by Myrna Sher, recipient of the signed letter from Nathaniel Branden.The Dust Jacket is clipped, but still retains the 10/57 point, though there is writing on the fep mentioning book club edition, so there is no way to know if this second copy is a First Printing as well. The book itself states First Printing.Printed in 1957.
FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING!
[This lot contains 2 First Edition books and 3 Letters associated with Ayn Rand.]
Book 1) Rand, Ayn. Atlas Shrugged. FIRST EDITION/ FIRST PRINTING. FROM NATHANIEL BRANDEN's LIBRARY. Stamp: ''From the library of Nathaniel (To whom the novel is dedicated and to whom Rand calls her 'intellectual heir') and Barbara Branden.'' Writing in margins, likely Branden's notes. Underlined passages and numbered paragraphs, well read and likely cherished by Branden. Original cloth binding. Original dust jacket with price on fold in, $6.95 (1st state).8 5/8''. Complete in one volume. Random House, New York. Printed in 1957. Hinges starting internally and text block is well read, and loose from the binding. Book is in book grade Good Condition. With extremity abrasions and fraying wear along the spine extremities.Book 2) Second Copy of the First Edition: Rand, Ayn. Atlas Shrugged. FIRST EDITION/ FIRST PRINTING. Original cloth binding. Original dust jacket. 8 5/8''. Complete in one volume. Random House, New York. Printed in 1957. Hinges attached and sound. This book has general rubbing and usage wear. Closed tears in dust jacket, with extremity chips as shown. DJ has 10/57 at bottom of fold in, but is price clipped. Clean, bright interior. Free of foxing. Inscription by Myrna Sher. Nice condition. This is a first edition, first printing. Includes original dust jacket and THREE LETTERS OF CORRESPONDENCE with Myrna Sher (owner of the book) with Nathaniel Branden (to whom the novel is dedicated).Letter 1) Contains a reply letter from Branden to Sher, in place of Ayn Rand, addressing her question about a character and inviting her to a lecture series: Dear Miss Sher: Miss Rand has asked me to express her appreciation for your letter, and her regret that she was unable to answer you herself. Unfortunately, the answer to your question is no - there is no actual Richard Halley; he is a fictional character. Miss Rand has suggested that you might wish to know of a lecture series being given on the further implications and applications of the ideas presented in these two b!ooks. I am therefore enclosing a prospectus which describes such a course of lectures." Letter is SIGNED by Nathaniel Branden. Letter 2) A letter about the lectures and list of 20 lectures is included. "To the Readers and Admirers of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. This is to inform you of a course of lectures presenting the fundamentals of the philosophy defined by Ayn Rand." Includes lecture topics such as: "The importance of ideas - the basic branches of philosophy - the nature of emotions - does man possess instincts?" "The meaning and nature of volition - the contradiction in the arguments for psychological determinism - free will as the choice to think or not to think" "Analysis of common objections to capitalism - the economics of collectivism" "The nature of evil - why evil is impotent - what makes the 'victory' of evil possible? - 'the sanction of the victim' " The Psychology of sex' etc. Letter 3) A letter regarding the release of the Twenty Basic Lectures on Objectivism, as inspired by Atlas Shrugged. It discusses the success of two previous lecture series and the plans for future series. "Beginning in January 1958, Nathaniel Branden - the psychologist to whom Ayn Rand dedicated Atlas Shrugged, and whom she calls her 'intellectual heir' - created and delivered a series of: Twenty Basic Lectures on Objectivism.
Both the book and dust jacket of the Branden copy, are the First Printings:Book is the First Printing: as is stated on the copyright page.Dust Jacket is the First Printing: with the $6.95 price and 10/57 on the lower flap.The Sher copy is a first Printing book, in a price clipped jacket.
"My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute."— Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
''The book explores a number of philosophical themes that Rand would subsequently develop into the philosophy of objectivism. It centers around the decline of Western civilization and Rand described it as demonstrating the theme "the role of man's mind in existence." In doing so it expresses many facets of Rand's philosophy, such as the advocacy of reason, individualism, and the market economy.''
Atlas Shrugged. New York, Random House, Printed in 1957 1168 pages. 8.25 inches.
First edition of Rand's classic work 'the book that made the most difference in reader's lives after the Bible' (Library of Congress survey)
Nathaniel Branden passed away in 2014, increasing the value of this lot.
Both of these books have extensive generalized usage wear.CONDITION: Both of these books are complete, but have extensive usage wear, as is to be expected, and are graded in book grade Good Condition. The Branden copy has cracked internal hinges and a loose text block, and frayed spine extremities, in addition to the dust jacket wear shown in the pictures. The dust jackets have extremity chipping and creases. The Branden copy comes with a protective sleeve. Both of these books have heavy generalized wear and abrasions, but they are what they are, in that they were unavoidably used and read, and are unique and unobtainable FIRST EDITIONS. An exceedingly rare lot of Atlas Shrugged, including a First Edition from the Library of Nathaniel Branden.
I have extensive experience shipping antiquarian books and First Editions.
These books will be exceptionally well protected for shipping via Priority or Express Mail, with Signature Confirmation.
Additional pictures are already available. eBay limits to 12 pictures. Additional pictures are available upon request.
Please contact me if you are interested in seeing more pictures.
I have extensive experience shipping antiquarian books and First Editions.International Shipping is available.
-----Atlas Shrugged
Book 1) Atlas Shrugged. By Ayn Rand. FIRST EDITION/ FIRST PRINTING. FROM NATHANIEL BRANDEN's LIBRARY. Stamp: ''From the library of Nathaniel (To whom the novel is dedicated and to whom Rand calls her 'intellectual heir') and Barbara Branden.'' Writing and markings in margins, likely Branden's notes. Underlined passages and numbered paragraphs, well read and likely cherished by Branden.&...nbsp;Original dust jacket with price on flap, $6.95 (first state).
Book 2) Second Copy of the First Edition: Atlas Shrugged. By Ayn RandFIRST EDITION/ FIRST PRINTING of the book, in a price clipped jacketInscription by Myrna Sher. Nice condition. This is a first edition, first printing. Includes original dust jacket and THREE LETTERS OF CORRESPONDENCE with Myrna Sher (owner of the book) with Nathaniel Branden (to whom the novel is dedicated).
Letter 1) Contains a signed reply letter from Branden to Sher, in place of Ayn Rand, addressing her question about a character and inviting her to a lecture series: "Dear Miss Sher: Miss [Ayn] Rand has asked me to express her appreciation for your letter, and her regret that she was unable to answer you herself.""Unfortunately, the answer to your question is no - there is no actual Richard Halley; he is a fictional character. Miss Rand has suggested that you might wish to know of a lecture series being given on the further implications and applications of the ideas presented in these two books. I am therefore enclosing a prospectus which describes such a course of lectures." Letter is SIGNED by Nathaniel Branden.
Letter 2) A letter about the lectures and list of 20 lectures is included. "To the Readers and Admirers of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. This is to inform you of a course of lectures presenting the fundamentals of the philosophy defined by Ayn Rand." Includes lecture topics such as: "The importance of ideas - the basic branches of philosophy - the nature of emotions - does man possess instincts?" "The meaning and nature of volition - the contradiction in the arguments for psychological determinism - free will as the choice to think or not to think" "Analysis of common objections to capitalism - the economics of collectivism" "The nature of evil - why evil is impotent - what makes the 'victory' of evil possible? - 'the sanction of the victim' " The Psychology of sex' etc.
Letter 3) A letter regarding the release of the Twenty Basic Lectures on Objectivism, as inspired by Atlas Shrugged. It discusses the success of two previous lecture series and the plans for future series. "Beginning in January 1958, Nathaniel Branden - the psychologist to whom Ayn Rand dedicated Atlas Shrugged, and whom she calls her 'intellectual heir' - created and delivered a series of: Twenty Basic Lectures on Objectivism.
____________________ATLAS SHRUGGED!FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING.
From The Library Of NATHANIEL BRANDEN.Together with another First Edition (owned by the recipient of the signed letter).____________________
This is an exceedingly rare collection of Atlas Shrugged First Editions, one of which was owned by NATHANIEL BRANDEN, together with a signed letter from 1958.ATLAS SHRUGGED. First Edition/First Printing book, in the First Printing Dust Jacket. FROM THE LIBRARY OF NATHANIEL AND BARBARA BRANDON, with his bookstamp, with notations and underlinings. (Ayn Rand dedicated Atlas Shrugged to Nathaniel Branden, as found on the dedication page.)ATLAS SHRUGGED. Another First Edition/First Printing book, but in a price clipped Dust Jacket. Owned by Myrna Sher, whom the signed letter is addressed to.SIGNED LETTER from NATHANIEL BRANDEN replying in place of Ayn Rand, to Myrna Sher, dated 1958. (This is of significance as it is within one year after Atlas Shrugged was issued.) + 2 additional letters regarding the lecture series referenced in the signed letter to Myrna Sher.
This is an exceedingly early lot, including not only NATHANIEL BRANDEN's COPY, but an exceedingly early signed letter written by Nathaniel Branden in answer to a letter sent by Myrna Sher to Ayn Rand; in addition to Myrna Sher's First Edition copy of Atlas Shrugged. This letter is significant as it is dated 1958, just after the First Edition was printed, and still includes the referenced Lecture Letters.
This letter is written by Nathaniel Branden at the request of Ayn Rand:"Dear Miss Sher: Miss Rand has asked me to express her appreciation for your letter, and her regret that she was unable to answer you herself..."
This signed letter has significant content:This lot includes: a reply letter from Branden to Sher, in place of Ayn Rand, addressing her question about a character and inviting her to a lecture series: "Dear Miss Sher: Miss Rand has asked me to express her appreciation for your letter, and her regret that she was unable to answer you herself. Unfortunately, the answer to your question is no - there is no actual Richard Halley; he is a fictional character. Miss Rand has suggested that you might wish to know of a lecture series being given on the further implications and applications of the ideas presented in these two books. I am therefore enclosing a prospectus which describes such a course of lectures." This Letter is SIGNED by Nathaniel Branden.
Nathaniel Branden (April 9, 1930 – December 3, 2014) was a Canadian–American psychotherapist and writer known for his work in the psychology of self-esteem.
A former associate and romantic partner of Ayn Rand, Branden also played a prominent role in the 1960s in promoting Rand's philosophy, Objectivism.
In 1950, after he had read The Fountainhead and exchanged letters and phone calls with Ayn Rand, Branden and his then-girlfriend Barbara Weidman visited Rand and her husband Frank O'Connor at their Los Angeles home. The four became close friends, with Branden and Rand in particular sharing a vivid interest in philosophical exploration and development. After the publication of Rand's novel Atlas Shrugged, and sensing an interest on the part of Rand's readers in further philosophic education, Branden created in 1958 the Nathaniel Branden Institute (NBI), originally Nathaniel Branden Lectures (the letters included in this collection), to disseminate Rand's philosophy of Objectivism, by offering live and taped lecture courses by Rand, Branden, and a variety of other Objectivist intellectuals (including Alan Greenspan, whom Branden had brought into Rand's fold). During this time Branden also contributed articles to Rand's newsletters on subjects ranging from economics to politics to psychology. Branden's work at NBI included translating the principles expressed by Rand in her fiction and non-fiction writing into a systematized construct that became known as Objectivism.
First Edition Book #1:ATLAS SHRUGGED!FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING.First Printing Dust Jacket.Printed in 1957.
From The Library Of Nathaniel And Barbara Branden.With heavy notation beginning in Chapter VII, around page 1009.
Frequent underlining and numbering of passages with the word 'Take' appearing frequently, suggesting some type of editing. Additional pictures are available upon request, eBay limits me to 12 pictures.
First Edition Book #2:ATLAS SHRUGGED!FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING of the book, in a price clipped dust jacket.This copy is owned by Myrna Sher, recipient of the signed letter from Nathaniel Branden.The Dust Jacket is clipped, but still retains the 10/57 point, though there is writing on the fep mentioning book club edition, so there is no way to know if this second copy is a First Printing as well. The book itself states First Printing.Printed in 1957.
FIRST EDITION/FIRST PRINTING!
[This lot contains 2 First Edition books and 3 Letters associated with Ayn Rand.]
Book 1) Rand, Ayn. Atlas Shrugged. FIRST EDITION/ FIRST PRINTING. FROM NATHANIEL BRANDEN's LIBRARY. Stamp: ''From the library of Nathaniel (To whom the novel is dedicated and to whom Rand calls her 'intellectual heir') and Barbara Branden.'' Writing in margins, likely Branden's notes. Underlined passages and numbered paragraphs, well read and likely cherished by Branden. Original cloth binding. Original dust jacket with price on fold in, $6.95 (1st state).8 5/8''. Complete in one volume. Random House, New York. Printed in 1957. Hinges starting internally and text block is well read, and loose from the binding. Book is in book grade Good Condition. With extremity abrasions and fraying wear along the spine extremities.Book 2) Second Copy of the First Edition: Rand, Ayn. Atlas Shrugged. FIRST EDITION/ FIRST PRINTING. Original cloth binding. Original dust jacket. 8 5/8''. Complete in one volume. Random House, New York. Printed in 1957. Hinges attached and sound. This book has general rubbing and usage wear. Closed tears in dust jacket, with extremity chips as shown. DJ has 10/57 at bottom of fold in, but is price clipped. Clean, bright interior. Free of foxing. Inscription by Myrna Sher. Nice condition. This is a first edition, first printing. Includes original dust jacket and THREE LETTERS OF CORRESPONDENCE with Myrna Sher (owner of the book) with Nathaniel Branden (to whom the novel is dedicated).Letter 1) Contains a reply letter from Branden to Sher, in place of Ayn Rand, addressing her question about a character and inviting her to a lecture series: Dear Miss Sher: Miss Rand has asked me to express her appreciation for your letter, and her regret that she was unable to answer you herself. Unfortunately, the answer to your question is no - there is no actual Richard Halley; he is a fictional character. Miss Rand has suggested that you might wish to know of a lecture series being given on the further implications and applications of the ideas presented in these two b!ooks. I am therefore enclosing a prospectus which describes such a course of lectures." Letter is SIGNED by Nathaniel Branden. Letter 2) A letter about the lectures and list of 20 lectures is included. "To the Readers and Admirers of Atlas Shrugged and The Fountainhead. This is to inform you of a course of lectures presenting the fundamentals of the philosophy defined by Ayn Rand." Includes lecture topics such as: "The importance of ideas - the basic branches of philosophy - the nature of emotions - does man possess instincts?" "The meaning and nature of volition - the contradiction in the arguments for psychological determinism - free will as the choice to think or not to think" "Analysis of common objections to capitalism - the economics of collectivism" "The nature of evil - why evil is impotent - what makes the 'victory' of evil possible? - 'the sanction of the victim' " The Psychology of sex' etc. Letter 3) A letter regarding the release of the Twenty Basic Lectures on Objectivism, as inspired by Atlas Shrugged. It discusses the success of two previous lecture series and the plans for future series. "Beginning in January 1958, Nathaniel Branden - the psychologist to whom Ayn Rand dedicated Atlas Shrugged, and whom she calls her 'intellectual heir' - created and delivered a series of: Twenty Basic Lectures on Objectivism.
Both the book and dust jacket of the Branden copy, are the First Printings:Book is the First Printing: as is stated on the copyright page.Dust Jacket is the First Printing: with the $6.95 price and 10/57 on the lower flap.The Sher copy is a first Printing book, in a price clipped jacket.
"My philosophy, in essence, is the concept of man as a heroic being, with his own happiness as the moral purpose of his life, with productive achievement as his noblest activity, and reason as his only absolute."— Ayn Rand, Atlas Shrugged
''The book explores a number of philosophical themes that Rand would subsequently develop into the philosophy of objectivism. It centers around the decline of Western civilization and Rand described it as demonstrating the theme "the role of man's mind in existence." In doing so it expresses many facets of Rand's philosophy, such as the advocacy of reason, individualism, and the market economy.''
Atlas Shrugged. New York, Random House, Printed in 1957 1168 pages. 8.25 inches.
First edition of Rand's classic work 'the book that made the most difference in reader's lives after the Bible' (Library of Congress survey)
Nathaniel Branden passed away in 2014, increasing the value of this lot.
Both of these books have extensive generalized usage wear.CONDITION: Both of these books are complete, but have extensive usage wear, as is to be expected, and are graded in book grade Good Condition. The Branden copy has cracked internal hinges and a loose text block, and frayed spine extremities, in addition to the dust jacket wear shown in the pictures. The dust jackets have extremity chipping and creases. The Branden copy comes with a protective sleeve. Both of these books have heavy generalized wear and abrasions, but they are what they are, in that they were unavoidably used and read, and are unique and unobtainable FIRST EDITIONS. An exceedingly rare lot of Atlas Shrugged, including a First Edition from the Library of Nathaniel Branden.
I have extensive experience shipping antiquarian books and First Editions.
These books will be exceptionally well protected for shipping via Priority or Express Mail, with Signature Confirmation.
Additional pictures are already available. eBay limits to 12 pictures. Additional pictures are available upon request.
Please contact me if you are interested in seeing more pictures.
I have extensive experience shipping antiquarian books and First Editions.International Shipping is available.
-----Atlas Shrugged
