Author and writer who espoused an “objectivist” philosophy. Her works, including The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, take a place among the most influential literature of the twentieth century. Signed book: Atlas Shrugged. NY: Random House, 1957. Hardcover, 6 x 8.75. Tenth anniversary edition, limited to 2,000 copies, this copy signed and numbered (1277) in blue ink on the limitation page. In fine condition, with light rubbing and a touch of soiling to covers and a small, light stain to fore-edge. R&R COA.