The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book
The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book The Light of Asia 1890 Edwin Arnold Buddhist poetry decorative leather book
$ 85.00

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Poetry, Buddhism).

The Light of Asia, by Sir Edwin Arnold.
Published 1890, Chicago by Rand, McNally & Company.
309 pages. Text in English. Illustrated half title.

Period 1/2 leather binding, smooth spine, gilt title lettering & spine decorations, marbled covers and end papers, t.e.g., deckled edges, hand-made laid paper.

Item is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not new or in "new" condition.

Classic title which is far more common in cloth.

Binding gently age worn, top half of front board sunned, leather rubbed and scuffed in spots along the joints and extremities, but still supple, remains overall attractive as an object.

Text block paper is gently toned, light to moderate scattered age spotting, internally still well preserved, tight, sound.

Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail and our best attempt to convey how this antique item survives.

Book Measures c. 7 3/4" H x 5 1/2" W.

[B11752].