Nietzsche, Friedrich
New York, New York: Overlook Press, 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good / Very Good. Item #131
ISBN: 158567592x
First edition, 1st printing of the late American biographer Curtis Cate’s remarkable work on the life of Friedrich Nietzsche. This 689-page octavo volume received high marks for its reinvigorated analysis of Nietzsche and is my personal favorite amongst the hundreds of works published about the crazy old man. This particular copy is in very good condition. The text block suffers from harsh tanning due to the acidic paper used by the press. It looks particularly bad because the white paper covered boards are as bright as the day it rolled off the press. A previous owner, certainly encouraged by his newfound knowledge, used the rear free endpaper to pen some notes for posterity. There is a small bump to the upper edge of the cover and some general shelf wear (i.e. rubbing) to the edges. Jacket is in very good condition with no obvious defects beyond shelf wear. Gilt stamped titles on spine are bright. A very good reading copy of the first printing.
Price: $18.00