Art of War, The – Sun Tzu
NF/NF

Description

For sale: a rare and exceptional First Chinese-Bound Collector’s Edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Art of War  by Sun Tzu and translated by Roger T. Ames. First Edition unstated, 1993 Ballantine. First Printing with no subsequent printing.

The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, tight binding, no spine tilt, strong spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.

The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild surface and edge wear and a 1/2″ tear mended with pH-neutral tape. First state jacket with no price on the front flap and 1/93 date on the rear flap. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.

The most widely read military classic in human history, newly translated and revised in accordance with newly discovered materials of unprecedented historical significance. Written in the sixth century BC, Sun Tzu’s The Art of War is still used as a guide for military strategy today. Napoleon, Mao Zedong, General Vo Nguyen Giap, and General Douglas MacArthur all claimed to have drawn inspiration from it.

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