Lot 194
Marx' Autograph Notes on Das Kapital (1818-1883) Most influential socialist thinker of the 19th century; philosopher, historian, and revolutionary. Autograph manuscript, 4pp, in German, each about 6 x 4", from Marx' study notebook in preparation for Das Kapital, his critical analysis of capitalism. The first volume was published in 1867. Marx died before he could finish the second and third volumes, which he had already drafted. Friedrich Engels, his friend and collaborator, published the two volumes in 1885 and 1894, listing Marx as the author.
In these pages, Marx takes notes on the economic work, "The Advantages Which Result From the Reduction of Interest Rates." Fine condition; penciled numbers "35" and "36" are at the top center of the opened pages. As a theory, socialism seems ideal and, according to Marx, inevitable; however, the elimination of investors, rish-takers and initiative has a devastating effect on productivity, expansion, and innovation. It is also a difficult concept to accept for those who desire economic freedom.
Estimated Value $40,000 - 50,000.
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