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A genuine true first edition of Elijah Jordan\'s The Good Life (University of Chicago Press, 1949) — a substantial work of American moral and political philosophy, praised on its jacket as \"one of the three or four American books saying something important about the foundation and central concepts of moral and political philosophy.\" Complete in its original dust jacket with the $5.00 price panel unclipped.
Why Buy This Copy?
This copy presents in Fine condition — tight binding, clean unmarked pages, no odor, no foxing, no water damage, and no ex-library or book club markings. The dust jacket is Very Good+, complete front-to-back with both flaps intact and the original unclipped price. First editions of academic University of Chicago Press philosophy titles from this era rarely survive with their jackets at all; this one does, and in genuinely presentable condition. A strong copy for the philosophy collector, the UChicago Press completist, or anyone furnishing a serious personal library.
Book Details
- Title: The Good Life
- Author: E. Jordan (Elijah Jordan)
- Publisher: The University of Chicago Press
- Year Published: 1949
- Edition: First Edition, First Printing
- Language: English
- Format: Hardcover with dust jacket
- Pages: 453
- Topic: Philosophy / Ethics / Moral & Political Philosophy
- Binding: Maroon cloth, gilt spine lettering
- Signed: No
- Place of Publication: Chicago, Illinois
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