A rare 1954 first edition hardcover of Dialogues of Alfred North Whitehead, as recorded by Lucien Price. This collectible copy captures Whitehead’s generous intellect and conversational depth, edited by Price and published by Little, Brown & Company. The volume presents a broad survey of Whitehead’s thoughts across philosophy, science, culture, and education, as recounted in Price’s lucid and engaging interview-style format. Interior pages are clean with typical aging; the cover shows minor wear consistent with age. A valuable find for collectors of mid-20th-century intellectual biography and Whitehead scholars.

Key features:

• Title: Dialogues of Alfred North Whitehead as Recorded by Lucien Price

• Editor/Compiler: Lucien Price

• Publication: 1954

• Edition: First edition, hardcover

• Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

• Condition: No dust jacket; wear consistent with age; pages clean with light toning; no inscriptions evident in supplied images

• Genre: Philosophy, biography, intellectual history

• Notable aspects: Lucien Price’s intimate, approachable rendering of Whitehead’s thoughts; ideal for students, collectors, and libraries

What’s included:

• Original hardback binding (no dust jacket)

• All pages intact with typical aging; no loose leaves evident from the photos

• Spine and cover exhibit expected wear for a mid-century hardcover

Why it’s appealing:

• First-edition authenticity at a reasonable price point

• Strong scholarly and bibliophilic appeal for Whitehead enthusiasts

• Compact mid-20th-century humanities cornerstone, suitable for display or study

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