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190397331Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 1903. First edition of Russell's groundbreaking work. Quarto original cloth. From the library of philosopher Augusta Klein with her annotations. Augusta Klein was an author and philosopher; co-author with William Ralph Boyce Gibson of The Problem of Logic. In near fine condition. During his days at Trinity College Cambridge Russell began an intense study of the foundations of mathematics in which he discovered "Russell's paradox" challenging the foundations of set theory. In 1903 he finished work the first volume of The Principles of Mathematics intending to complete the project in a second volume where he planned to cover "a symbolic account of the assimilation of mathematics to logic. "After finding out that his mentor Alfred North Whitehead planned to publish a work with practically the same subject matter he decided to collaborate with him instead thus the second volume was never published. Cambridge University Press hardcover books
190353075Cambridge: At the University 1903. First edition of Russell's groundbreaking work. Quarto original cloth with gilt titles to the spine. From the library of Brian Anthony Farrell with his ownership signature to the pastedown. Farrell's work on Freud's psychoanalytic theories The Standing of Psychoanalysis was published by Oxford University Press in 1981. In near fine condition. A nice example with noted provenance. During his days at Trinity College Cambridge Russell began an intense study of the foundations of mathematics in which he discovered "Russell's paradox" challenging the foundations of set theory. In 1903 he finished work the first volume of The Principles of Mathematics intending to complete the project in a second volume where he planned to cover "a symbolic account of the assimilation of mathematics to logic. "After finding out that his mentor Alfred North Whitehead planned to publish a work with practically the same subject matter he decided to collaborate with him instead thus the second volume was never published. At the University hardcover books
195837867NY: Philosophical Library 1958. Small 8vo pp. 126. A VG tight copy in little chipped and scuffed dj. Philosophical Library unknown books
19671337716London: George Allen & Unwin Ltd 1967. First Edition. Hardcover. 12mo; G/G; off-white spine with red and black text; first edition; dust jacket has some soiling to exterior; lightly foxed flap edges; cloth shows slight wear to exterior; strong boards; text block has slight foxing to exterior edges; previous owner's label to ffep; interior clean; tight binding; pp 178. 1337716. FP New Rockville Stock. George Allen & Unwin Ltd hardcover books
1957URUSWHY00mmSimon & Schuster 1957. Very Good. Russell Bertrand. Why I Am Not a Christian: And Other Essays on Religion and Related Subjects. New York: Simon & Schuster 1957. 266pp. 8vo. Paperback. Book condition: Very good. Simon & Schuster paperback books
191769687New York: The Century Co. Very Good-. 1917. Hardcover. 272 pages red boards with black and gilt printing. The covers show some light soiling- otherwise the contents are bright and complete. Near Very Good. . The Century Co. hardcover books
196746126Allen & Unwin 1967-69. 3 vols. 8vo. Mixed Impressions with portrait frontispieces and plates; maroon cloth gilt backs a very good bright clean set in dustwrapper. The set comprises Vol. I: 1872-1914 third impression 1967; Vol. II: 1914-1944 second impression 1968; Vol. III: 1944-1967 first edition 1969. Martin 682.01; 682.02; 682.03 respectively recording the first editions. Allen & Unwin, hardcover
19551327138London: B. T. Batsford 1955. Hardcover. Octavo; G Hardcover w/ G- Hardcover; Black spine with Light Red text; Dustjacket has moderate edgewear some shelfwear sunning to spine open tears at corners wrinkling along head edge of spine and both covers small closed tears along head edge of front cover open and closed tears along head edge of spine small closed tears along tail edge of spine open tear along fore edge of front cover; Boards strong some edgewear some shelfwear; Textblock has age toning inscription from author Henry Usborne on front endpaper heavier toning on endpapers and pastedowns foxing along fore edge of textblock; 160 pp; Inscribed by author Henry Usborne. 1327138. FP New Rockville Stock. B. T. Batsford hardcover books
45032Paris, éditions Emile-Paul. Directeurs: Emile-Paul et Maurice Martin du Gard. Comité de rédaction: Edmond Jaloux, Valery Larbaud, André Germain et Philippe Soupault. Gérant: Paul Budry. Fascicule 16,8x25,5cm broché de 80 pages. Bon état.
1905RCOUSAM00RJBOrmand Coulam 1905 - 1937. Very Good. Coulam Ormand comp. Sammelband of literature encountered and/or used by Elder Ormand Coulam on mission to England. Russell Bertrand; Whitney Orson F.; Penrose Charles W.; McAllister D. M.; Widtsoe John A.; Talmage James E.; Merrill Joseph F. NP: Ormand Coulam 1905 - 1937. Paginated by pamphletpp. 12mo. Blue fine-grain pebbled cloth. Book condition: Very good with very light bumps to upper corners and very light rubbing to extremities. Coulam's signature etc. penned on front free endsheet and subsequent owner's signature penned on front pastedown. Underlining and marginalia penned occasionally. Coulam served with future president Gordon Hinckley. Ormand Coulam hardcover books