Search Results: Mind and Thought from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Dell: Laurel, 1967. Paperback First Edition Thus (1967), First Printing, so stated. First Edition Thus (1967), First Printing, so stated. Good in Wraps: shows indications of moderate use: slight cocking to the spine; considerable wear to the extremities; several creases near the corners of the front panel and a short tear has been mended with clear cellophane tape at the top edge of same; some dampstaining to the tinted outside edges; mild rubbing to the wrapper covers; the expected tanning to the text pages, due to aging; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A good used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and some cosmetic imperfections. A sturdy, presentable copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo.(7 x 4.2 x 1.25… Read More

London, UK Oxford University Press, 1971. Staple Bound First Edition (1971), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. First Edition (1971), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. Very Good in Wraps: shows only faint toning to the panels; just a hint of wear to extremities; faint dampstaining to the stapled edge; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creases to the panels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only the very mildest wear and a couple of cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.75 x 6.15 x 0.1 inches). 16 pages. Language: English. Weight: 2 ounces. From the Proceedings of the British Academy, Volume LVI. University Press Paperback.

New York, NY Charles Scribner's Sons, 1896. Hardcover First Edition, unstated. Very Good: shows light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing; slight spine lean; the pages, though of high quality paper, haver nevertheless tanned ever so slightly. The binding remains secure; the text is clean. Despite these minor flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 181pp. First Edition, unstated (in accordance with Scribner's practice at that time). Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'. Jacob Gould Schurman (1854 – 1942) was a Canadian-born educator and diplomat, who served as President of Cornell University and United States Ambassador to Germany. He was professor of English literature, political economy and psychology at Acadia College in 1880-1882, of metaphysics and English literature at Dalhousie College, Halifax, Nova Scotia, in 1882-1886, and of philosophy (Sage professor) at Cornell University in 1886-1892, being Dean of the Sage… Read More

Urbana, IL University of Illinois Press, 1965. Paperback First Edition Thus (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to University of Illinois Press' customary practice. First Edition Thus (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to University of Illinois Press' customary practice. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to the extremities and the mildest rubbing to the panels; the price has been rubbed out at the upper corner of the front panel. the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Not… Read More

New York, NY Meredith Publishing Company: Appleton-Century-Crofts, 1967. Hardcover First Edition (1967); probable later printing, as there is no '1' on the last page of text. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. The Book shows just a touch of wear to the lower extremities, with crimping to the heel of the backstrip; a small, faint, stray pen mark at the bottom edge of the text pages near the outside corner (clearly not a remainder mark); the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a couple of minor, unobtrusive flaws. Bright and Clean. Close to 'As New'. The DJ shows only a touch of wear: mild rubbing to the panels; two tiny nicks at the… Read More

Durham, England Rosmini House, 1992. Paperback Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.15 x 4.5 x 0.25 inches). 80 pages. Language: English. Weight: 3.5 inches. Mass Market Paperback.

New York, NY The Philosophical Library, 1955. Hardcover First Edition (1955), unstated in accordance with The Philosophical Library's customary practice. First Edition (1955), unstated in accordance with The Philosophical Library's customary practice. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Near Fine DJ: The Book shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; the expected - but very light - tanning to the text pages; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear and a minor, unobtrusive cosmetic imperfection. Remains bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to "As New". The DJ shows a tiny, closed tear at the bottom of the front hinge; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder,… Read More

Oxford, UK Blackwell Publishers, 1982. Hardcover Third Edition (1982). First published in 1953. Very Good+: shows very light wear to the extremities, with mild bumps to the head and heel of the backstrip, and the mildest rubbing to the panels; a small, faint stain at the lower corner of the rear panel; the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia in the text. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only mild wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.75 x 0.75 inches). 240 pages. Language: English. Weight: 12.4 ounces. Third Edition (1982). First published in 1953. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

London, UK Ernest Benn, 1932. Hardcover First Edition (1932), so stated. First Edition (1932), so stated. Very Good: shows mild scuffing to the lower outside quadrants of both panels; light wear to the extremities with a touch of crimp to the head and heel of the backstrip; sparse pencil marginalia and a few pages show pencil margin lines; the expected light tanning to the text pages; the binding leans slightly but remains secure. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, showing mild wear and minor cosmetic flaws - and of course the pencil work. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.6 x 5.75 x 1 inches). xii, 336 pages. Language: English. Weight: 19 ounces. Leaders of Philosophy Series. Brown cloth with gilt titles at the backstrip. Hardback with DJ. This Anglo-Irish philosopher's primary achievement was the advancement of a theory he called… Read More

New York, NY New American Library: Mentor Books, 1958. Paperback First Edition Thus [1958], Seventh Printing. Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of careful use; price has been blocked out; slightest spine lean; light wear to extremities; mild rubbing and faint, but pervasive soiling to wrapper covers; binding secure; text clean. No longer 'As New', but remains a sturdy copy with a clean text and not a lot of wear. NOT a Remainder. NOT a Book-Club Edition. NOT an Ex-Library copy. 12mo. (4.25 x .4 x 7 inches). 126 pages. Shipping weight: 3 ounces. Introduced, Selected and Edited by Robert E. Egner. First Edition Thus [1958], Seventh Printing. Mass Market Paperback.  

London, UK Arthur Barker, 1965. Hardcover First Edition (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. First Edition (1965), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. Very Good in Very Good- DJ: The Book shows a former owner's name and addrss rubber-stamped at the upper fore-edge and bottom edge of the text block; a bit of crimping to the heel of the backstrip and light shelving wear along the bottom edge of the green boards; else flawless if no longer 'fresh'; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia in the text. A handsome copy, showing mild wear and a single but rather obtrusive flaw. The DJ shows mild scuffing at the head and heel of the backstrip; several small, closed tears, nicks and snags; the remains of a price sticker at the upper corner of the front panel mild rubbing and resultant soiling to the white backround field of the tear… Read More

London, UK Pan Books, 1966. Paperback First Edition Thus (1966), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. First Edition Thus (1966), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted. Very Good in Wraps: shows rubbing to the panels; a faint dampstain to the middle of the rear hinge where it meets the backstrip; mild creasing to the upper front panel and backstrip; the expected tanning to the text pages due to aging; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A carefully-used copy, showing moderate wear minor cosmetic imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7 x 4.35 x 0.65 inches). 256 pages. Bibliography. Index. Language: English. Weight: 4.2 ounces. Mass Market Paperback. Colin Wilson (1931 – 2013) was an English philosophical writer and… Read More

Notre Dame, IN University of Notre Dame Press, 1975. Hardcover First Edition (1975), unstated in accordance with ND's customary practice. First Edition (1975), unstated in accordance with Notre Dame's customary practice. Very Good+ to Near Fine: shows very light smudges to the top edge of the text block and the boards are slightly bowed; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a faint, unobtrusive cosmetic flaw and a single structural flaw. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x 6.25 x 1.4 inches). xiii, 418 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 10.8 ounces. Hardback: Lacks DJ. 

Chantilly, VA The Teaching Company, 1998. Audio Cassette Twelve Audio Cassette Tapes and a study guide in pamphlet form. The Tapes may have been played, but remain in excellent condition [Near Fine to Fine]. The 73-page pamphlet Study Guide shows only minor indications of use [About Very Good+]. All housed in heavy plastic clamshell cases, showing minimal wear [Near Fine]. Lectures by Professor Alan Kors, Ph.D. Overall, Very Near Fine. The Great Courses on Tape, Course No.445A. Audio Cassette. The dawn of Modernity, the 17th and early 18th century is generally a black hole in most people's education. We know vaguely about Newton and Newtonian physics. We've heard of Bacon and Descartes. Maybe we're familiar with Cartesian dualism, or the "cogito". We've heard of Locke, and know he had some sort of influence on our Founders. But much beyond some vague familiarity with the basics, few of us have any deeper understanding of this pivotal era. In fact, many Americans, in… Read More

Oxford, UK Basil Blackwell , 1975. Paperback Second Edition [1969], Slightly Revised & Enlarged with an Index. Fifth Printing Thus [1980]. Three pages show UNDERLINING IN INK. Else, Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: former owner's name, date, place at the upper corner of the inside of the front panel; the slightest spine lean; light wear to extremities and the lamination is beginning to left in a couple of places; a scuffed area at the lower rear hinge; mild overall rubbing and a few faint creases to the wrapper covers; the mint-toned background field of the backstrip is sunned, blanching the titles, which remain legible but are no longer bright; the binding remains secure. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xiv, 192 pages. Second Edition [1969], Slightly Revised & Enlarged with an Index. Fifth Printing Thus [1980]. Academic Press Paperback.

Minneapolis, MN University of Minnesota Press, 1981. Paperback First Edition Thus [1981], Second Printing (1984) . Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the mildest rubbing to the panels; else flawless, the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive flaw. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.(9 x 6 x 0.75 inches). xiv, 242 pages, including Notes and Index. Weight: 14.4 ounces. First Edition Thus [1981], Second Printing (1984) . University Press Paperback.

Cambridge, MA The M.I.T. Press , 1986. Hardcover First Edition [1986], unstated, in accordance with M.I.T.'s customary practice. First Edition [1986], unstated, in accordance with M.I.T.'s customary practice. Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: mild rubbing to the deep blue cloth over boards; the faintest sunning to the backstrip (the silver titles thereon remain unaffected: bold and clearly legible) and along the top edge of the front panel. The binding leans ever so slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the very mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. Clean. Corners sharp. Close to "As New". NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.25 x… Read More

Paris, France Librarie Philosophique J. Vrin , 2002. Paperback First Edition Thus [2002]; unstated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of spine cocking to volumes1; Volume 2 leans slightly off square does not appear to have been read; volume 3's binding is square and secure (the bindings are sewn); the texts are clean. The binding are secure; the texts are clean. Free of any creases to the panels. Free of any creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new set, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Overall, the three volumes remains virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.4 x 3.65). 1304 pages in 3 volumes. Edition… Read More

New York, NY Cambridge University Press, 1990. Paperback First Edition Thus, so stated. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY AUTHOR. First Edition Thus, so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the mildest rubbing. Binding square and secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xv, 510pp. University Press Paperback. This ambitious and sweeping book presents a powerful argument against moral relativism and in favor of the objectivity of a theory of democratic individuality. Unlike much recent work in this field, the book does not simply adumbrate such a view. Rather, it develops the parallels between various versions of scientific and moral realism, and then reinterprets the history and internal logic of democratic theory, maintaining, for example, that the abolition of slavery represents genuine moral progress. The book also recasts the clashes between Marxist and Weberian, radical and liberal sociologies in the light of these moral claims, and… Read More

Indianapolis, IN Hackett Publishing Company, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus (1996); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition Thus (1996); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.35 x 0.25 inches). ix, 96 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.3 ounces. Academic Press Paperback.