The Wisdom of China and India edited by Lin Yutang In a hardcover edition in jacket
(Modern Library Giant #G-59.2) | DESCRIPTION:
A collection of wise writings by noted Indian and Chinese philosophers, religious figures, and scholars. Presented in separate parts: 'The Wisdom of India' and 'The Wisdom of China'. With an introduction by the editor.
In Toledano spine G5 with full green cloth covers, gilt titling & decorations on black blocks on cover & spine; plain endpapers, black topstain. Jacket style Ge, verso advertises titles in ML catalog, but no specific number. 1942 date appears in volume, but likely published c.1961. ML #G-59.2.
Prior owner's signature to front paste-down, minor discoloration to cloth, otherwise a bright, firm, unmarked copy. Dust jacket with some chipping and small tears along edges; otherwise bright and in removable mylar protector.
CONDITION:
Book: Very Good ? Dust Jacket: Very Good CITY, PUBLISHER, DATE:
New York: The Modern Library, [c.1961]
SIZE & PAGINATION:
Octavo (8 to 9 in. tall) ? 1104 pages
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