Kahlil Gibran Collection (18 vols; 1949-1974)

Gibran, Kahlil

Description:

Both of the editions represented are translated by Anthony R Ferris.

In order of first publication, the Heinemann books are The Prophet 1923/1964, Jesus, the Son of Man 1928/1973, Nymphs of the Valley 1948/1972, Thoughts and Meditations 1961/1973 and Spiritual Sayings 1963/1972.

The Castle Books copies are full-bound in grained leathercloth, gilt lettered to the front cover and spine, and are all in fine condition. Chronologically in the order of the reprint, they are Tears and Laughter 1949, The Broken Wings 1957, The Voice of the Master 1958, The Procession 1958, Spiritual Sayings 1962, Mirrors of the Soul 1965, The Wisdom of Gibran 1966, A Self-Portrait 1969, Thoughts and Meditations 1969, The Secrets of the Heart 1971, The Nature of Love 1971 and Between Night and Moon 1972.

 

Details:

  • Publisher: William Heinemann and Castle Books
  • Publisher Place: London and New York
  • Date of Publication: 1949-1971
  • Edition: Reprints
  • Jacket Condition: 5 Good to Very Good; 13 no jackets as published
  • Binding Condition: Very Good to Fine
  • Overall Condition: Very Good to Fine
  • Size: 205 x 135 and 210 x 210. Shelf width 260; 4.5 kg
  • Lot No: 105
  • Hammer Price: $50
  • Bids: 1
  • Visits: 24
  • Estimate: $90
  • Reserve: $50

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