Published by Rider & Co, London, 1956
Seller: Book Bungalow, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Blue Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No dj. First Edition. Personalised gift dedication from the author to Christmas Humphreys, at the time Britain's most famous Buddhist convert and writer of many works on the subject as well as setting up a Buddhist centre. Some pencil annotations to rear, no other markings. Binding sound and tight, text clean, minor splash marks to boards, no DJ. Size: 8vo. Signed by Author.
Published by Luzac and Company Limited, London, 1956
Seller: Malcolm Books, Thetford, United Kingdom
First Edition Signed
Cloth Hardback. First Edition. 532 pages. Good Blue cloth hardback binding with embossed gilt lettering to spine is in good condition. Contents in good, clean condition. To inside cover is the Authors signed inscription "with every good wish, Phirozshah Mehta, 30th November 1956" & cellotaped a contemporary reprint of a preview from The Middle Way, by D. Friedman. Phirozshah Dorabji Mehta (1902-1994) was born Cambay, India, in the Zoroastrian religion. Schooled in Colombo, then Cambridge, England, He lectured extensively throughout Britain, on India and its religions. This was his first major book, published in 1956 after extensive study, research and travel, including a 3 day audience with the Dalai Lama discussing Mahyana Buddhisim. 14 x 22.cm Approx. Dedicated from Author.