Russian-born writer whose “objectivist” philosophy is at the core of her novels, which include The Fountainhead and Atlas Shrugged. Ink signature, “To Kay Bennett, Cordially, Ayn Rand,” on a pale green pamphlet, 14 x 8.5 folded to 3.5 x 8.5, titled Basic Principles of Objectivism on the Nathaniel Branden Institute letterhead, dated September 4, 1966. In fine condition, with scattered faint surface impressions, couple of corner creases. R&R COA.