The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith (First Edition), 1958 💰📚🇺🇸 Phillip Berman The 1879 publication date is

The 1879 publication date is just a few years before the massive wave of Jewish emigration to the United States

The hardcover has a visible "First Edition" mark on the copyright page

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As a "First California State Edition

The volume’s unique provenance from Temple Israel of Harlem elevates it far beyond a standard edition

The Affluent Society by John Kenneth Galbraith (First Edition), 1958 💰📚🇺🇸 Phillip Berman The 1879 publication date is1. Introduction This is a first edition of "The Affluent Society," a landmark work of economic and social commentary by John Kenneth Galbraith. Published in 1958, this book is a cultural and intellectual artifact that challenged the conventional economic wisdom of its time. As a well preserved first edition with its original dust jacket, this volume is a premier acquisition for any serious collector of economics, social history, or first editions. 2.