Author (1905--1982) who famously espoused an "objectivist" philosophy. Her novels and philosophical works, including The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, take a place among the most influential literature of the twentieth century.

Signed copy of her first nonfiction book: For the New Intellectual: The Philosophy of Ayn Rand. 1st Edition, 1st Printing. Hardcover with dust jacket. New York: Random House, 1961.

Signed on half-title page in blue ballpoint pen, "Ayn Rand."

In near fine condition overall with some minor age related imperfections

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