THE PHILOSOPHY OF 'AS IF'. A System of the Theoretical, Practical and Religious Fiction of Mankind.
by Vaihinger, H. Translated by C. K. Ogden
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New York: Barnes & Noble / Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1952. reprint. hardcover. Good +. Octavo, dark blue cloth covers with gilt spine titles. 379 pages + 8 pages of publisher's ads. Cancel on title page with Barnes and Noble label over Routledge and Kegan Paul imprint. Routledge and Kegan Paul is the imprint on spine. Some ink underlining on a few pages. Previous owner's name on front free endpaper. No dust jacket 020207A
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- Alkahest Books
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- Title
- THE PHILOSOPHY OF 'AS IF'. A System of the Theoretical, Practical and Religious Fiction of Mankind.
- Author
- Vaihinger, H. Translated by C. K. Ogden
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good +
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- reprint
- Publisher
- Barnes & Noble / Routledge & Kegan Paul
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1952
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