Author, writer, and philosopher whose works, including The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged, are considered among the most influential ever written. Signed book: Capitalism: The Unknown Ideal. NY: NAL, 1962. Hardcover with slipcase, 6 x 8.5, 309 pages. Signed on the limitations page in blue ballpoint by Rand indicating that this is number 655 of 700 copies. A nice book in very fine condition; the slipcase has some scattered light toning. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.