Description
For sale: a rare and exceptional First Edition, first printing hardcover copy of The Wisdom of Compassion: Stories of Remarkable Encounters and Timeless Insights by Tenzin Gyatso, His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and Victor Chan. First Edition unstated, 2012 Riverhead. First Printing with full number line, 1 3 5 7 9 10 8 6 4 2.
The exterior of the book is in Near Fine condition with clean, bright boards, strong title gilt on a tilted spine, a few light specks on the side of otherwise clean page blocks, tight binding, rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and strong corners. The interior of the book is in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the half title page. 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 moderate surface wear, mild edge wear, and the price on the creased front flap. L
The Wisdom of Compassion shows how His Holiness the Dalai Lama approaches the world with playfulness, optimism, and a profound empathy for the suffering of others. Through his own conduct, he shows us the tangible benefits of practicing kindness, forgiveness and compassion. And he demonstrates that opening our hearts and minds to others is the surest path to true happiness.
Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap. Ships promptly in corrugated mailer with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
