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Enduring the Truth, original holograph manuscript of his review of Walter Lippmann's A Preface to Morals by SANTAYANA, George

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Title: Enduring the Truth, original holograph manuscript of his review of Walter Lippmann's A Preface to Morals
Author: SANTAYANA, George
Seller: James S. Jaffe Rare Books LLC (United States)
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Description: A fine, closely written, authorial manuscript of Santayana's review of Lippmann's A Preface to Morals (1929) appearing in the New Adelphi, 3, 1929-30, and in the Saturday Review on December 7, 1929. With a single word variant in the first paragraph where Santayana's MS gives "perceived" rather than "conceived" in the printed version: "Very few would give up living as they live, simply because they had conceived, in some lucid moment, that it wasn't worth while." While Lippmann is considered one of the fathers of the modern study of public opinion, the influence Santayana had in the shaping of Lippmann's ideas is often overlooked. The influence Santayana had on Lippmann was evident from their very first meeting in 1907, when the latter enrolled in a Greek philosophy course taught by Santayana. That same year Lippmann read Santayana's Life of Reason. The second volume of this 5 volume work lays out Santayana's ideas on good government, notions that coincide with the later thinking of the mature Lippmann. Santayana's influence led Lippmann to study philosophy after abandoning art history which had originally brought Lippmann to Harvard. During his remaining years in Cambridge Lippmann took all of the philosophy courses offered by Santayana. During this period there existed a mutual fascination between the two. In 1910 Santayana nominated Lippmann as assistant professor in philosophy, a position given up by Lippmann only one year later. In 1929, John Middleton Murry, editor of the New Adelphi, asked Santayana for a critique of Lippmann's A Preface to Morals, claiming that it would be of interest to read Santayana's opinion of his disciple's work. - César García, "Walter Lippmann and George Santayana: A Shared Vision of Society and Public Opinion." (The Journal of American Culture, 29:2, 2006), pp.183-185. In his September 17 reply to Murry, Santayana writes of Lippmann: "I hardly think of Lippmann as a disciple of mine, but he was once my pupil, and I saw him again last winter in Rome. If you will send me his Preface to Morals, I shall certainly read it with interest; and if nothing should occur to me worth saying about it, I think I can promise to send you something else instead." - Holzberger, William H., ed. The Letters of George Santayana, Fourth Book: 1928-1932, (Cambridge, MA: MIT Press, 2002), p.130. Santayana completed his review by October of 1929: "Here is somebody [Lippmann] who confidently believes that mankind can endure the truth; and mankind seems to be gallantly confirming his good opinion, since we are told that his book is selling in America by the hundred thousand. This success is not due to scandal: nothing could be more respectful, more scrupulous, more modest than Mr Lippmann's sincerity. But he tells us that religion is decayed, and that the whole system of morals founded on religion has lost its authority." "It would be interesting to hear what he [Lippmann] foresees will be the ruling passions, favourite pleasures, and dominant beliefs of mankind, when the hitherto adventurous, selfish human animal has become thoroughly socialized, mechanized, hygienic, and irreligious. In this book we learn little of this..." Further in his review, Santayana writes: "Producers produce, inventors invent, advertizers advertize, the public is coaxed when it is not stampeded, new needs are created, luxury spreads, phrases, ideas, and enthusiasms sweep over the well-rooted but pliable nation like summer winds over a field of corn. Everybody pushes, and everybody yields to pressure; but as the pushed is one and those pushing him are many millions, his ultimate movement is in God's hands rather than in his own. Now this predicament, with which most people put up good-naturedly so long as, on the whole, they are prosperous, seems to Mr Lippmann most favourable to 'high religion'. It involves a continual surrender of childish wishes and arbitrary ideas." "Human nature in the individual is accordingly autonomous. It may find or establish points or support outside, in material forces or in what we call the arts: society, science and cooperative industry may supply special fields or special instruments for the exercise of human faculty and since human nature is variable and subject to education, these ambient influences may modify the character of certain men.... But the appeal of these new sanctities must still be to the individual heart. If pure science or social equilibrium or the blind multiplication, complication, and acceleration of business took the bit in their teeth, and imposed themselves on the human soul otherwise than in its own interest, they would be nothing but insufferable pests and new embodiments of Moloch." Santayana concludes: "The virility and chivalry of virtue lie precisely in being inflexibly true to oneself... I commend this reflection to those who feel safe in their ethics and politics if they think they are swimming with the tide - a form of cowardice peculiarly modern and peculiarly short-sighted. Tides will turn, and even at the flood they are not the foundation of the human good, nor the criterion of it. The foundation, like the criterion, is in the heart." In a letter to Murry of October 5, Santayana writes: "Canby, the editor of the New York Saturday Review of Literature, whom you probably have heard of, and who is an old acquaintance of mine, has lately written asking for a contribution, and he expressly said that anything I wrote for him might be simultaneously published in England. If it were possible for you to send him, or to send me for him, an advanced proof or copy of this article, so that it might appear in New York at about the same time as in London, I should be glad of it...". - Holzberger, ibid, p.132. Santayana's review, "Enduring the Truth", appeared in Murry's New Adelphi in London and in the Saturday Review in the U.S. in December 1929 and is apparently unpublished in book-form. Lippmann's response, "A Footnote to Santayana", was printed in the very same issue of the Saturday Review. Santayana replied in a January 16, 1930 letter to Henry Seidel Canby (the Saturday Review's first editor). Santayana admits to feeling "... surprised at the tone of Lippmann's reply to my article. I thought he would be pleased, and certainly I had liked his book very much; but apparently he requires us all to share his vague hopes of 'high religious' worldly organization, and is angry if we are attached to some different political ideal." - Holzberger, ibid, p.158. According to García, "there is no evidence that the two men ever met again." - García, op. cit, p.185. Faint trace of old paper clip residue on the first and final leaves, folded once from mailing, otherwise the manuscript is in fine condition, in its original packaging as despatched to W.D. Richey of Bethany College by Charles Rare Books, Buntingford, Herts in 1958. Large 8vo, 10 pages, on unlined printed stationery, Villa Le Balze, Fiesole, written on versos only. Faint trace of old paper clip residue on the first and final leaves, folded once from mailing, otherwise the manuscript is in fine condition, in its original packaging as despatched to W.D. Richey of Bethany College by Charles Rare Books, Buntingford, Herts in 1958.

D.H. Lawrence Approves the Prospectus for His Privately Printed Book, “Paintings of D. H. Lawrence” by D. H. Lawrence

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Title: D.H. Lawrence Approves the Prospectus for His Privately Printed Book, “Paintings of D. H. Lawrence”
Author: D. H. Lawrence
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Description: 6/3/29. This was formerly owned by journalist Virginia Travers, mother of Mary Travers of Peter, Paul, & Mary fameD.H. Lawrence is regarded as one of the most influential writers of the 20th century. He published many novels and poetry volumes during his lifetime, including “Sons and Lovers” and “Women in Love”, but is best known for his infamous “Lady Chatterley's Lover”. That graphic and highly sexual novel was published in Italy in 1928, but was banned in England until 1960 and the United States until 1959. Amidst the hubbub of Lady Chatterly coming out, Lawrence turned his attention to painting, which had always been an interest of his. It became one of his main forms of expression in the years before his death in 1930.In late 1928 he determined to go public with his paintings and began working on a book illustrating them. His book,“Paintings of D. H. Lawrence”, was published by Mandrake Press in early 1929 in a limited edition of 500. In June of that year, a London art gallery opened an exhibition of Lawrence’s paintings. Almost 13,000 people came to the exhibition, and it was a popular success. But again Lawrence had scandalized society and the media, as most of the paintings showed nude men and women embracing or otherwise communing with themselves and one another in Arcadian landscapes of an abstract character.Percy Reginald (Inky) Stephensen was an Australian writer, editor and publisher who had gone to university at Oxford. After graduating with honors in 1927, Stephensen joined Jack Lindsay and managed the Fanfrolico Press at Bloomsbury, London. He then devoted his energies to literary and fine press publishing, issuing about twenty titles in 1927-29; all lavishly printed and illustrated limited editions. After meeting D. H. Lawrence in December 1928, Stephensen established the Mandrake Press to publish Lawrence's controversial paintings. As a champion of Lawrence, he took part in a spirited anti-censorship crusade, writing satirical pamphlets and arranging with Lawrence to produce a secret English edition of ‘Lady Chatterley's Lover’.Autograph letter signed, Bandol, Provence, France, March 6, 1929, to Stephenson, remarking on the proofs for the prospectus for his art book, and sending him a new painting of swans that he had just painted on March 4. “Dear Stephenson, The first proof of prospectus seems all right to me. Wish the ‘Moses’ had been with it - am so anxious to see if the other pictures come out clearer. ‘The Accident’ is so dim. I have sent you another watercolor today. I forgot to put the title on the back - ’Singing of Swans.’ It’s a good one - do hope it comes out well. We are staying a few days longer here - probably till Saturday. Davies is here for a day or two.” This is our first ever Lawrence letter, and written to his publisher, directly relates to his work and promoting his book.This letter was formerly owned by journalist Virginia Travers, one of the organizers of the Newspaper Guild. Her daughters, one of whom was Mary Travers of Peter, Paul, & Mary fame, found it in her effects after her death. We obtained it directly from the family, and it has not previously been offered for sale.

Nervnyia boliezni v otdielnykh nabliudeniiakh (Individual Observations on Nervous Diseases) In Two Volumes by Bekhterev, Prof. V. M.

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Title: Nervnyia boliezni v otdielnykh nabliudeniiakh (Individual Observations on Nervous Diseases) In Two Volumes
Author: Bekhterev, Prof. V. M.
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Description: Kazan: Tipo-litografiia Imperatorskago Universiteta, 1894. First Edition. Very good. First editions, two volmes, published in 1894 and 1899; 9 1/4 x 6 1/4; vol. I pp. [5], VI, 1-255, [1], vol. II pp. [6], 1-278; rebound in plain, purple wraps; fading to margins of wraps and spine covers and a few small nicks to edges; small signatures of previous owner to "Contents" page in vol. I; illustrated with drawings, woodcut engravings, and graphs; very good condition.Vladimir Bekhterev (1857 - 1927) was a Russian psychiatrist, founder of Objective Psychology, and main rival and competitor of Ivan Pavlov and his studies on conditioned reflexes. Bekhterev established the first laboratory of experimental psychology in Russia at the University of Kazan in 1886, where he was a professor of psychiatric diseases. He also founded a psychoneurological institute at the Military Medical Academy in St. Petersburg in 1907. He developed his own theory of conditioned reflexes and did extensive research of brain morphology. He founded the first Russian journal on nervous diseases in 1896. Bekhterev's most lasting legacy would be his discovery of new nervous symptoms and previously-unknown brain formations, including the superior vestibular nucleus (Bekhterev Nucleus) and Bekhterev's Acromial Reflex. He studied what would become known as Bekhterev's Disease (an autoimmune disease first written about and discussed in his current work) and described it sufficiently-enough, as to allow an accurate and official diagnosis, prior to severe spinal deformity. OCLC lists one copy at the NLM; no copies in the trade (as of July 2019).

The Chess Monthly Volume II (2) by Daniel Willard Fiske (1831-1904) and Paul Morphy (editors)

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Title: The Chess Monthly Volume II (2)
Author: Daniel Willard Fiske (1831-1904) and Paul Morphy (editors)
Seller: The Book Collector ABAA, ILAB, TBA (United States)
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Description: viii+398 pages with diagrams. Octavo (9" x 6 1/4") bound in half leather with three raised spine bands and gilt lettering to spine.From the library of James J Barrett. Volume II. (Bibliotheca van der Linde-Niemeijeriana: 6389) (Hagedorn: 36) First edition.Fiske's Chess Monthly, launched when he was just twenty five years of age, was an outstanding periodical when first published between 1857 and 1861, probably the best in the English language up to that time, and for a long time thereafter; (John Keeble wrote in The British Chess Magazine in November 1931, page 496, "it is safe to say that [Fiske's] magazine remains to this day the most interesting thing of the kind ever issued"), and, 160 years later, it is still an extraordinarily interesting read for chess history and literature devotees. The Problem Department by E B Cook. This was one of the first magazines published in America. It was started in 1857 and lasted until 1861. It was published at the height of Morphy's popularity and presence.This is the second volume, for the year 1858, with Paul Morphy named as co-editor, although he had spent the second half of the year in Europe; and the whole volume is largely a tribute to Morphy with extensive reports of his exploits both at home and abroad. Of the 97 games included in this volume, the great majority are by Morphy, starting with games from the First American Chess Congress, held in New York in October and November 1857, and ending with many of his astonishing performances in England and France. There is considerable material on the the hoped for match between Staunton and Morphy, beginning on page 96 of the March 1858 issue with the following note: "Mr Staunton says that whenever a challenge is sent by America to Europe it will assuredly be accepted." The April number includes, on pages 124 to 126, the full text of the challenge to Staunton by the New Orleans Chess Club, dated 4th February 1858, with the terms of a proposed match.James J. Barrett wrote a few chess columns in the Buffalo area. In a chess magazine beginning on page 1 of the March 1948 Chess Review: he wrote a letter of complaint about the magazine's choice of front-cover photographs. He played a substantial role in Paul Morphy The Pride and Sorrow of Chess by David Lawson (New York, 1976), and in the Acknowledgments (page vii) Lawson wrote, "I wish particularly to express gratitude for the suggestions and generous help of James J. Barrett, with special reference to the selection, preparation, and proofreading of the games."Condition:Lacks wrappers, some occasional pencil notations, some light foxing else good.

Paul Verlaine Handwrites A Letter Mentioning Manuscripts by PAUL VERLAINE

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Title: Paul Verlaine Handwrites A Letter Mentioning Manuscripts
Author: PAUL VERLAINE
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Description: PAUL VERLAINE (1844-1896). Verlaine was a famous French poet best associated with the symbolist movement.ALS. 1pg. 1894. No place. An autograph letter signed P. Verlaine in French to Theo. The poet mentions that he received an envelope with manuscripts and has a lengthy postscript. The Verlaine letter is framed together with a cover of Oeuvres Poetiques by Verlaine with his portrait.

Moralia Horatiana. [Volume I:] das ist, Die horazische Sittenlehre nach der deutschen Erstausgabe von Kornelis Dankers Amsterdam 1656. Mit den Kupfern der Originalausgabe von Hieronymus Verdussen, Antwerpen 1607. [Volume II:] Bd. La doctrine des moeurs, tiree de la philosophie des stoiques, nach der französischen Originalausgabe von Pierre Daret, Paris, 1646 by Zesen, Philipp von, & M Le Roy Gomberville

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Title: Moralia Horatiana. [Volume I:] das ist, Die horazische Sittenlehre nach der deutschen Erstausgabe von Kornelis Dankers Amsterdam 1656. Mit den Kupfern der Originalausgabe von Hieronymus Verdussen, Antwerpen 1607. [Volume II:] Bd. La doctrine des moeurs, tiree de la philosophie des stoiques, nach der französischen Originalausgabe von Pierre Daret, Paris, 1646
Author: Zesen, Philipp von, & M Le Roy Gomberville
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Description: Wiesbaden: Guido Pressler, 1963. Facsimile editions, 2 volumes, folio, pp. [16], 119, [1], [6], 85, [3]; [78], 73-115, [3]; publisher's cream paper-covered boards, each volume with a vignette of Horace within a double ruled border; slight soiling, else fine throughout. Facsimile reproduction of the 103 engravings from O. von Veen's Q. Horatii Flacci emblemata, 1607, with text (comprising selections from Horace and other classical authors and German interpretations) reproduced from Moralia Horatiana, a 1656 version by P. von Zesen. Includes interpretations, in French, from Sieur de Gomberville's La doctrine de moeurs, 1646, the basis for Zesen's version. Engravings by Pierre Daret after Vaenius.

Sunny Australia Paint Book by Australia.

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Title: Sunny Australia Paint Book
Author: Australia.
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Description: Sydney: Rosnock Pty. Limited, 1950 Circa 1950. Color printed card covers, light spine wear, pages age-toned, but completely unused. Pictures and brief text about animals, people, and culture of Australia. Scarce. . Pictorial Card Covers. Very Good/No Jacket. Illus. by Jayar Studios. Small 4to.

THE HEAT OF ARRIVALS by GONZALEZ, Ray; Terence Winch

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Title: THE HEAT OF ARRIVALS
Author: GONZALEZ, Ray; Terence Winch
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Condition: Very good.
Description: Brockport, NY: BOA Editions, 1996. First Edition. Very good.. Uncorrected proofs, inscribed to the poet Terence Winch. Wraps. 8vo. Publisher's original wraps. INSCRIBED at half title, "To Terance,/ Best Wishes/ Ray Gonzalez/ 3-29-2000" [sic]. Minor wear at edges. Interior clean and bright. Near fine.104pp.

Thee by Aiken, Conrad

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Title: Thee
Author: Aiken, Conrad
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Description: New York: George Braziller, 1967. (First edition). Hardcover. vg. Leonard Baskin. 8vo. Unpaginated. Teal boards with dj. Six b&w drawings by Leonard Baskin. Dj with light wear with photograph of author on back. Also light staining to inside cover boards. Otherwise, in very good condition.

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