Popper (Sir Karl) The Logic of Scientific Discovery, revised edition, signed presentation...
Popper (Sir Karl) The Logic of Scientific Discovery, revised edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Alan, with love, from Karl. October 1968" to front free endpaper, errata slip tipped in, marginal toning and the odd small occasional mark, original cloth, spine gilt, spine ends slightly bumped, dust-jacket, discolouration to spine and panels, a few spots and creases, 8vo, Hutchinson of London, 1968.
*** The inscription refers to Professor Alan Edward Musgrave (1940–2026), a prominent New Zealand philosopher of science and professor at the University of Otago. One of Sir Karl Popper’s most distinguished students, Musgrave later became Popper’s research assistant and colleague, and served as Head of Otago’s Philosophy Department for 35 years. He was internationally recognised for his work on science, scepticism, realism, and rationalism, and co-edited "Criticism and the Growth of Knowledge" with Imre Lakatos.
Provenance: From the collection of the Musgrave family. The books have remained in the family since they were presented to Professor Alan Musgrave by Sir Karl Popper.
Title: The Logic of Scientific Discovery
Printer: Hutchinson of London
Additional Info: revised edition
Authors Name: Karl Popper
Date of Publication: 1968
Authors First Name: Karl
Authors Surname: Popper
Condition Report
Popper (Sir Karl) The Logic of Scientific Discovery, revised edition, signed presentation inscription from the author "To Alan, with love, from Karl. October 1968" to front free endpaper, errata slip tipped in, marginal toning and the odd small occasional mark, original cloth, spine gilt, spine ends slightly bumped, dust-jacket, discolouration to spine and panels, a few spots and creases, 8vo, Hutchinson of London, 1968.
*** The inscription refers to Professor Alan Edward Musgrave (1940–2026), a prominent New Zealand philosopher of science and professor at the University of Otago. One of Sir Karl Popper’s most distinguished students, Musgrave later became Popper’s research assistant and colleague, and served as Head of Otago’s Philosophy Department for 35 years. He was internationally recognised for his work on science, scepticism, realism, and rationalism, and co-edited "Criticism and the Growth of Knowledge" with Imre Lakatos.
Provenance: From the collection of the Musgrave family. The books have remained in the family since they were presented to Professor Alan Musgrave by Sir Karl Popper.
Title: The Logic of Scientific Discovery
Printer: Hutchinson of London
Additional Info: revised edition
Authors Name: Karl Popper
Date of Publication: 1968
Authors First Name: Karl
Authors Surname: Popper
Condition Report
