Book #20609

George Santayana: a Biography - 1st Edition/1st Printing

John McCormick
Book #20609 George Santayana: a Biography - 1st Edition/1st Printing. John McCormick.

Binding: 1/4 Cloth
Book Condition: Near Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1987.
ISBN: 0394510372

First edition/first printing in about Near Fine condition with little bumping and slight sunning to edges, in alike spine sunned and rubbed dust-jacket. From the collection of Betty Anderson, legendary art director of publisher Knopf in the late 20th century as evidenced by her (small and unobtrusive) inventory number.

George Santayana was a philosopher, essayist, and poet who lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He is best known for his work on the nature of reason, and for his statement that "those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." McCormick's biography traces Santayana's life from his childhood in Spain to his years in America, and includes a wealth of fresh insights into his work and personality.; Photographs; 8vo.

Price: $50.00