6x8.75x2-1/8" thick hardcover w/1,174 pages and original dustjacket. This is sixth edition published by Random House, ©1957. Rand's fourth and final novel, it was also her longest, and the one she considered to be her magnum opus in the realm of fiction writing. The book includes elements of science fiction, mystery and romance; and it contains Rand's most extensive statement of Objectivism in any of her works of fiction. The book depicts a dystopian US, wherein many of society's most prominent and successful industrialists abandon their fortunes and the nation itself, in response to aggressive new regulations, whereupon most vital industries collapse. Rand has signed frontispage in blue ink "To Del Holmes - Cordially - Ayn Rand," adding "1/21/66" date. DJ shows obvious wear w/replaced pieces at top/bottom of spine, scattered color touch-ups and just comes along. Book itself has some lt. margin aging and corner tip wear. VF overall. Pages have some scattered minor aging and are VF-Exc. overall w/signed page displaying Exc. A desirable signed book. Comes with Hake's COA and JSA LOA.