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Bell, Daniel

The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism.

New York : Basic Books, Inc. Publishers, 1976.

First edition of the author’s magnum opus. Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by Daniel Bell on the front free endpaper a month before publication, “For George and Nancy Homans with affectionate regards, Dan Bell Dec. 18, 1975.” The recipient, George Homans was a sociologist, founder of behavioral sociology and a colleague of Bell’s at Harvard University. HeContinue reading "The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism."

$3,800.00

Item Number: RRB-16092

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Putnam, Hilary [Richard Rorty]

Reason, Truth and History.

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1981.

First edition of this work by Hilary Putnam. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper to fellow philosopher Richard Rorty, “For Richard to remind you of the year of the William James Lectures with gratitude for the instruction Hilary April 20, 1982.” Fine in a near fine dustContinue reading "Reason, Truth and History."

$4,800.00

Item Number: RRB-15060

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Putnam, Hilary

Renewing Philosophy.

Cambridge, MA : Harvard University Press, 1992.

First edition of this work by Hilary Putnam. Octavo, original cloth. Inscribed and dated by Hilary Putnam on the front free endpaper. Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-15027

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Hayek, Friedrich August von [F.A.]

The Sensory Order. An Inquiry Into the Foundations of Theoretical Psychology.

Chicago : University of Chicago, 1952.

First edition of Hayek’s foundational study of cognitive behavior—”an exercise in profound thinking.” Octavo, original cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To David Grene with all the best wishes from F.A.H. Nov. 52.” The recipient, David Grene was a professor of classics at the University of Chicago and co-founderContinue reading "The Sensory Order. An Inquiry Into the Foundations of Theoretical Psychology."

$8,200.00

Item Number: RRB-4495

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Hayek, Friedrich August von [F.A.]

The Counter-Revolution of Science: Studies on the Abuse of Reason.

Glencoe, Illinois : The Free Press, 1952.

First edition of Hayek’s critique of reason, written at the same time as The Road to Serfdom. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Signed by F.A. Hayek on the front free endpaper. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery. Rare and desirable signed.

$8,800.00

Item Number: RRB-3645

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Bell, Daniel

The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism.

New York : Basic Books, Inc. Publishers, 1976.

First edition of the author’s magnum opus. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by Daniel Bell on the front free endpaper. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Vincent Torre.

$2,000.00

Item Number: RRB-4274

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His Holiness Tenzin Gyatsho: The XIVth Dalai Lama of Tibet

The Opening of the Wisdom-Eye.

Bangkok : The Social Science Association Press of Thailand, 1968.

First edition in English of the Dalai Lama’s first book on Buddhist philosophy. Octavo, original cloth. Signed by the Dalai Lama on the title page in Tibetan “with prayers.” A near fine copy in an excellent dust jacket that is lightly rubbed. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare, especially signed.

$7,500.00

Item Number: RRB-4545

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Stott, John R.W

Basic Christianity.

Illinois : InterVarsity Press, 2008.

First edition of the 50th Anniversary edition of Stott’s classic work, originally published in 1958. Octavo, original black boards. Inscribed by the author on the title page, “For ____ with best wishes from John Stott.” Fine in a fine dust jacket.

$650.00

Item Number: RRB-2246

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Tiger, Lionel

Men in Groups.

New York : Random House, 1969.

First edition. Octavo, original cloth. Fine in a very good dust jacket. Inscribed by Lionel Tiger on the front free endpaper.

$150.00

Item Number: RRB-2709

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Levi-Strauss, Claude

The World on the Wane.

New York : Criterion Books, 1961.

First American edition of Levi-Strauss’ experience among tribes in Brazil. Octavo, original brown boards, illustrated with 48 pages of photographs and 48 line drawings. Inscribed by Claude Levi-Strauss on the half-title page. Fine in a near fine dust jacket that shows light wear to the extremities. Translated from the French by John Russell.

$750.00

Item Number: RRB-802

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Johann Salomo Semler

Institutio Ad Doctrinam Christianam Liberaliter Discendam.

: Halae Magdebvrgicae, 1774.

First edition. Octavo, three quarters leather over marbled boards. In very good condition.

$400.00

Item Number: RRB-2416

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Strabonis

Strabonis Geographia cum notis Casauboni et aliorum.

: Amstelaedami; Joannem Wolters, 1707.

Folio, bound in half morocco over cloth, gilt titles to the spine, raised bands. In very good condition.

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-3604

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Bell, Daniel

The Coming of Post-Industrial Society: A Venture in Social Forecasting.

New York : Basic Books, 1973.

First edition of this insightful work which speaks about the coming of the service economy and the importance of knowledge for creating stratification in the new society. Octavo, original half cloth. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author in the year of publication on the front free endpaper, “For Anne- newer and sharper fondly Dan BellContinue reading "The Coming of Post-Industrial Society: A Venture in Social Forecasting."

$1,250.00

Item Number: RRB-4497

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The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism.

Reason, Truth and History.

Renewing Philosophy.

The Sensory Order. An Inquiry Into the Foundations of Theoretical Psychology.

The Counter-Revolution of Science: Studies on the Abuse of Reason.

The Cultural Contradictions of Capitalism.

The Opening of the Wisdom-Eye.

Basic Christianity.

Men in Groups.

The World on the Wane.

Institutio Ad Doctrinam Christianam Liberaliter Discendam.

Strabonis Geographia cum notis Casauboni et aliorum.

The Coming of Post-Industrial Society: A Venture in Social Forecasting.

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