Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional first hardcover edition, first printing of Guardians of Being, by Eckhart Tolle and Patrick McDonnell, protected in a new archival wrap. First Edition stated, 2009 New World Library. First Printing with complete number line 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards with a double ding to the bottom edge, strong title ink on a square spine, a few light marks on clean page block, tight binding, mild spine tilt, strong spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the previous owner’s 4-line gift inscription on the first free end paper and no other marks, inscriptions, or signs of ownership. The rear end page and the interior pages are clean and bright.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with the price clipped off the front flap, mild surface and edge wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
More than a collection of witty and charming drawings, the marriage of Patrick McDonnell’s art and Eckhart Tolle’s words conveys a profound love of nature, of animals, of humans, of all life-forms. Guardians of Being celebrates and reminds us of not only the oneness of all life but also the wonder and joy to be found in the present moment, amid the beauty we sometimes forget to notice all around us.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
