Prophet, The – Kahlil Gibran
Near Fine Chinese-Bound

Description

For sale: a rare and exceptional First Collector’s Edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Prophet by Kahlil Gibran.  First Edition unstated, 2022 Amber Books. First Printing with no subsequent printing.

The exterior of the book is in Near Fine condition with clean cloth boards with a few marks and scuffs on the front. Also with, sewn with gold braid, strong title ink on a bound paper spine and strong title gilt on the front cover, illustrated with a full color design. Also, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, strong spine ends, no edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Fine condition  with no marks, inscriptions, or other signs of  ownership. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making this an excellent addition to any collection. Appears to be in unread condition.

No dust jacket as issued.

Exquisitely produced with a traditional Chinese binding, this edition of The Prophet will be cherished by all fans of Gibran’s spiritual and wise guide to life, presented in a high-quality, Chinese-bound format.

In traditional Chinese Bookbinding, single sheets of paper are printed on one side only, and each sheet is folded in half with the printed pages on the outside. The book block is then sandwiched between two boards and sewn together through punched holes close to the edge of the folded sheets, This leaves the folded edges on the open side of the book.

Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.