Description
Pantheon BooksFor sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Tao: The Watercourse Way by Alan Watts and Al Chung-liang Huang (Collaborator). First Edition stated, 1975 Pantheon Books. First Printing with no subsequent printing. Illustrated by Lee Chih-chang.
The book is in Very Good+ condition with clean, bright boards with mild toning ar edges. Also with, strong title ink on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and lightly rubbed corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with no 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 Very Good- condition with mild soiling on both surfaces, a sunned spine and heavy edge wear, and a 1″ tear mended with acid-free tape. First state jacket with 10/75 date on the rear, but the price on the front flap has been cut off. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
Ships promptly in a secure mailer with the book wrapped in both craft paper and bubble wrap.
