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J H Hexter MORE'S UTOPIA The Biography of an Idea 1952 First Edition

by J. H. Hexter

£42 · Offered by eBay

# MORE'S UTOPIA: THE BIOGRAPHY OF AN IDEA by J. H. Hexter ## First Edition Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket — 1952 Princeton University Press Up for sale is a rare vintage copy of J. H. Hexter’s highly influential scholarly work, **More's Utopia: The Biography of an Idea**. Published in 1952 by Princeton University Press, this volume is issued as No. 5 in the respected *History of Ideas Series*. This foundational text remains a cornerstone of Renaissance scholarship, exploring the deep political, social, and religious intent behind Thomas More's classic work. ### BOOK DETAILS: * **Author:** J. H. Hexter (Jack H. Hexter) * **Title:** More's Utopia: The Biography of an Idea * **Publisher:** Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ * **Year of Publication:** 1952 (First Edition stated on title page) * **Series:** History of Ideas Series, No. 5 * **Format:** Hardcover with original dust jacket ### CONDITION REPORT: * **Dust Jacket:** Present and protected in a clear plastic sleeve. Shows minor edge wear and age-related toning/darkening along the spine and borders, typical for its age. * **Binding & Spine:** Hardcover binding is firm, tight, and square. * **Interior Pages:** Pages are clean, crisp, and completely free of highlighting, underlining, or marginal notes. Text block is secure and easy to read. * **Overall:** A highly clean, collectible first-edition copy, excellent for collectors of academic history, political philosophy, or Renaissance literature.

  • Publisher: Harper & Brothers
  • Year: 1952
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Condition: Good

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