Plato’s Republic – 1942 First Edition, Fourth Printing – W. W. Norton & Company Food for Thought Early editions—especially those with well-preserved

Early editions—especially those with well-preserved dust jackets—are increasingly sought after for both their literary importance and display value

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this painting blends literary symbolism with ornamental rhythm — spirals of time

Plato’s Republic – 1942 First Edition, Fourth Printing – W. W. Norton & Company Food for Thought Early editions—especially those with well-preservedThis particular copy of The Republic holds a special place in my heartnot just as a collector, but as someone who majored in philosophy and spent late nights in dim dorm rooms trying to make sense of Socratic justice and the ideal city state. Printed in 1942 by W. W. Norton & Company, this is their first edition, fourth printing of the classic, reimagined by I. A. Richards using Basic Englisha fascinating linguistic experiment meant to make great