Author and writer (1905–1982) 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. Scarce and interesting DS, three pages, 8.5 x 11, June 12, 1976. An agreement between Rand and Palo Alto Book Service, reading, in part: This will serve as our Agreement … for the purpose of promoting and selling the remaining inventory of the Ayn Rand Letter, the Objectivist, the bound copies of the Objectivist Newsletter, and the pamphlets published by the Objectivist Newsletter and the Objectivist. We will receive the physical inventory of the above as well as any remaining stock of your novels and non-fiction works…. We shall receive as a commission 50% of the list price of all books and material sold by us…. It is also understood that while we will select titles we think of value, we will not offer for sale any books by authors who have attacked you or the philosophy of Objectivism…. We also agree that we will not sell any of the consigned material for resale to political or sectarian bookstores or organizations.” Rand has signed on the final page and added the date in her own hand. In fine condition, with usual mild handling wear, light bends, and staple at top left. COA John Reznikoff/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
