Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional First Edition, first printing hardcover copy of Symbols of Tibetan Buddhism by Claude B. Levenson . Introduction by Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama. First Edition stated, 2003 Barnes and Noble. First Printing with full number line reversed, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1.
The exterior of the book is in Near Fine condition with clean boards with a band of uneven shading at the bottom of the front board. Also, strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, no spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership. The rear end paper and the interior pages are clean and bright, making this an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with mild mild surface and edge wear, and no price on the front flap, as issued. L
Philosophy or religion, way of life or way of being, Buddhism never ceases to intrigue. Its many aspects bear witness to the diversity of its paths, and its innumerable aspects can disorient the newcomer. Its essence is simple, however, a deep root common to all those searching for knowledge: a man, anchored in a moment of history, who awakened to affirm that it’s within everyone’s power to attain wisdom. The renewed interest that Buddhism has enjoyed over the past years, led by its spiritual and tempral guide the Dalai Lama, has made it possible to approach the meaning and origins of his teaching.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
