Antique Book, The Light of Asia; or The Great Renunciation, 1880 Niagara_Falls_decor good vintage condition

good vintage condition

New York retailer

the white porcelain set has adorable graphics of difference animals

Part of the Co-Boy series

Antique Book, The Light of Asia; or The Great Renunciation, 1880 Niagara_Falls_decor good vintage conditionA rare, first American edition of the book, The Light of Asia; or, the Great Renunciation. Being the Life and Teaching of Gautama, Prince of India and Founder of Buddhism. The book, by Edwin Arnold, M. A.; published by Roberts Brothers, Boston, 1880. The narrative poem was read by Mahatma Ghandi and is said to have inspired him to study Hinduism. The book is in antique condition with an ink inscription, pencil writings on the back page, soiled and