London: Octagon Press Ltd, 1969-12-01. First Edition. Hardcover. Good/Good-. 9x6x1. Octagon Press, 1969; "First published..." stated, no additional printings indicated; [1-6], 7-14, [15]pp. + roughly 200 unpaginated blank pages, as intended by author. Binding is tight and sturdy; light wear to edges of red cloth boards, corners gently bumped, gilt titling remains bright and bold; light foxing to front end page along gutter, else interior is clean. Unclipped dust jacket edge-worn and rubbed, with several small closed tears and one small chip over foot of spine; moderate amount of rubbing to jacket panels;jacket arrives wrapped in protective mylar. Ships from Dinkytown in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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Bookseller: The Book House in Dinkytown (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 295007
Title: The Book of the Book
Author: Shah, Idries
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Good
Jacket Condition: Good-
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0900860081
ISBN 13: 9780900860089
Publisher: Octagon Press Ltd
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1969-12-01
Size: 9x6x1
Keywords: 0900860081
X weight: 28 oz

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