Friedrich Nietzsche / Thus Spake Zarathustra A Book for All and None 1st ed 1896

Description: Thus Spake Zarathustra; A Book for All and None Author: Nietzsche, Friedrich; Tille, Alexander (Translator) Title: Thus Spake Zarathustra; A Book for All and None Publication: New York: The Macmillan Company, 1896 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. First printing of the first American edition, octavo size, 518 pp., in a custom box. Very good. Nietzsche's mature period began with the publication of "Human, All-Too-Human" in 1878, and culminated with "Thus Spake Zarathustra", published in four parts between 1883 and 1885. Nietzsche wrote each of the first three parts in ten-day spurts, while living alone in modest conditions and battling horrendous ill health. They were each published separately, and the fourth part did not reach the general public until 1892. While his writing and thinking were incredibly energetic, he was miserably lonely and continued to suffer from indigestion, migraines, and insomnia. Written in a passionate, quasi-biblical style, "Thus Spake Zarathustra" is daring in form and filled with provocative, thought-provoking concepts. Today, the work is regarded as a forerunner of modern existentialist thought, a book that has provoked and stimulated students of philosophy and literature for more than 100 years (n. b., info from Wikipedia). Originally published in German, both the British and American first editions were published in 1896, with no known priority. ___DESCRIPTION: Bound in full green cloth over boards, publication date on the title page and copyright page of 1896, eight pp. of publisher's ads bound in at the rear; octavo size (7 3/4" by 5 1/8"), pagination: [i-iv] v-xxiii [7] 1-479 [1, blank] [8, ads]. Housed in a new custom clamshell case covered with green cloth, green paper spine label with gilt lettering. ___CONDITION: Volume very good overall: the exterior good only with light overall wear and soiling (including a small black spot on the back board) and sunning, overall dustiness and light foxing to the bottom edge of the text block; internally with a strong binding structure (a strong, square text block and solid hinges (note that the hinges appear to have had some work by a prior owner)); the text pages clean with light scattered foxing, and entirely free of prior owner markings. The clamshell box fine. __POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. Seller ID: 24021901 Subject: Religion Philosophy Metaphysical Swan's Fine Books Walnut Creek, CA Swan's Fine Books is an open shop located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer quality used, collectible, and rare books in a wide variety of general interest subjects. While we specialize in illustrated books, fine press books, and Californiana, we have books in many areas. We are members of the leading bookselling organizations, including the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. Shipping Our books are bubble-wrapped and securely packed in cardboard, with larger books always packed in a box. Our standard shipping is via Media Mail; expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Return Policies We cheerfully accept returns within 30 days, so long as the book(s) is/are returned in the same condition as when sent. Please give us advance notice of any book(s) you need to return, thank you.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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