Ayn Rand's first SIGNED Limited Edition, preceding the Atlas Shrugged SLE. One of only 700 copies of the first issue, copy 139 is a fine copy in a very nearly fine slipcase. In Rand's "non-fiction footnote to Atlas Shrugged" (Introduction), she demonstrates: "The basic issue is only: Is man free? In mankind's history, capitalism is the only system that answers: Yes." Perinn A7b. No writings, markings or plates. A striking, highly collectible copy at the best price on the market! Book #Bv2109.