Hardcover
1982 · Chicago
by Shestov, Lev; Martin, Bernard (Translator, Preface); Berdyaev, Nikolai (Introduction)
Chicago: Ohio University Press, 1982. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. Octavo size, 312 pp. "The essays of the distinguished philosopher Lev Shestov collected here were written during the last thirteen years of his life as occasional pieces. They are disparate in nature, but all are animated by the singular conviction that was the center of Shestov's mature philosophy..." (n.b., from jacket flap).
Lev Isaakovich Shestov (1866-1938) "was a Jewish-Russian existentialist and religious philosopher. He is best known for his critiques of both philosophic rationalism and positivism" (n.b., from Wiki).
Out of print with the publisher, as of this writing we see only a single other copy in the online marketplace.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full black cloth over boards, gold lettering and publisher's device on the spine; octavo size (9 1/4" by 6 1/8"), 312 pp. Dust jacket is unclipped (and unpriced), summary of book on both flaps, translator's bio on the back flap.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, and as new. The jacket just a shade below fine, mostly clean with a bit of light dustiness along the joints and a modicum of edgewear.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. (Inventory #: CNJL2534)
Lev Isaakovich Shestov (1866-1938) "was a Jewish-Russian existentialist and religious philosopher. He is best known for his critiques of both philosophic rationalism and positivism" (n.b., from Wiki).
Out of print with the publisher, as of this writing we see only a single other copy in the online marketplace.
___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full black cloth over boards, gold lettering and publisher's device on the spine; octavo size (9 1/4" by 6 1/8"), 312 pp. Dust jacket is unclipped (and unpriced), summary of book on both flaps, translator's bio on the back flap.
___CONDITION: Volume fine, the boards clean, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; clean, crisp, and as new. The jacket just a shade below fine, mostly clean with a bit of light dustiness along the joints and a modicum of edgewear.
___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details.
___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. (Inventory #: CNJL2534)
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