Manifesto of Non-Nationalists
Whitefield-Manchester: Fraction of Non-Nationalists in S.A.T. ([Sennacieca Asocio Tutmonda]), 1937. First English edition. Saddle-stapled octavo (4-3/4 x 6-5/8 inches) in printed wraps, [1], 31, [1] pp.
First English edition of Eugène Lanti's (1879 - 1947) Anationalist manifesto, originally published in Esperanto in 1931.
This edition translated by L. Barbedette and printed by union labor in Brussels by Les Arts Graphique societé coopérative.
Lanti introduced this work as the founder of the Sennacieca Asocio Tutmonda (SAT) to the world, rejecting borders and patriotism under the social framework of non-nationalism to reinforce the worker's Esperanto movement and the humanist vision of technology supporting a future sense of reason in labor.
His leftist sentiments are anti-imperialist and anti-capitalist, promoting a labor organization that manages natural resources with more consideration of societies and communities in need rather than focal points of exploitation. He presents a Marxist critique of current systems with a vision of industry for which the art and skill of laborers could be centered in the formation of an anational Earth.
Prior to drafting this Manifesto and during his time as an SAT leader, Lanti edited the socialist, esperantist magazines, Sennaciulo and Liberiga Stelo. In 1933, he left his position of leadership in the SAT to focus more on editorial work and lexicographical writing with Herezulo and an Esperantist dictionary, respectively.
OCLC locates only four copies of this first English edition. Very good condition, some minor creasing and wear to wraps, blue colored pencil writing to upper cover, else clean contents and nice copy. Item #3773
Price: $250.00