RARE edition of the English translation of Ludwig Feuerbach`s magnum opus which explains his philosophy and critique of religion, which strongly influenced both Marx and Engels. 151x214mm. XX+339 pages. Turquoise cloth Hardcover with gilt lettering on spine, small gilt portrait on front (gilt faded) with black decoration around it. Cover and spine somewhat stained. Cover edges and corners worn. Cover corners bumped. Spine edges peeling. Spine front hinge upper part torn. Correction fluid marks on spine bottom part. Top page edges rough-cut as published. Binding visible between inner cover and pages. Text-block slightly browning. Small ink inscription on whitepage and pre-title page. Last three text pages detached from binding. Pencil marks and/or underlining on some pages. Pages yellowing. This significant theological work has obviously suffered some damage but is still in good condition for its age.