Fourth International, Vol.VII Jan - Dec (lacking Mar) 1946, Vol.VIII Jan - Dec 1947. 23 Issues.

"Fourth International," Volumes VII (January–December 1946, lacking March) and VIII (January–December 1947), published in New York by Fourth International Publishing Association. This collection comprises 23 monthly issues housed in a separate full black folio binding with gilt spine lettering. The quarto-sized issues measure approximately 9" x 12".

These postwar issues offer a fascinating contemporary perspective on labor unrest, industrial struggles, the reconstruction of Europe, and international politics. Notable articles include “Wall Street’s War Against Labor,” “The Atom Bomb and a ‘World Mood,’” “The Nuremberg Trials,” “Class Struggle in America,” “The Coming American Revolution,” and “NAACP Appeals to UN.”

Condition: Ten of the eleven 1946 issues are in Near Fine condition. The 1947 issues were printed on lower-quality paper, which now exhibits flaking, small closed tears, chipping, and marginal losses. Many wrappers have separated from their issues and are laid in. The 1947 publication schedule combined months during the latter half of the year, resulting in nine issues for the twelve months. The collection contains 23 issues in total, with March 1946 lacking.

An important primary-source collection for collectors and researchers interested in Trotskyism, postwar labor history, American radical politics, and the social and political debates of the late 1940s.