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HUMPHREYS, HENRY NOEL:
The Miracles of Our Lord.
London Longman 1848. Hardback 7 x 5 inches. Unusual Beautiful floral scrollwork Black papier-mache boards with raised decoration deeply incised to resemble "Gothic" ebony book covers. Black leather to spine all page edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. With Custom made hard slipcase with window at front to show decorative covers. In very good condition. Stunning unusual 3D crafted cover some tiny cracks to surface small chip lower rear corner. Contemporary leather on spine and contemporary marbled endpapers neatly reinforced inner edge. Spine a little rubbed. Inside neatly resown. Some foxing spots to title. Some darkening to edges and minor spots to plates last 3 pages of adverts are water marked else inside pages clean and tight. 32 pages of colour illuminated printed plates; iv pp of text at end. Beautifully and colourfully illustrated throughout with intricate chromolithographs and vibrant floral designs. Illustrated by Henry Noel Humphreys. The beautiful colour printing is from the decorated illuminated manuscripts by Henry Humphreys. London, Longman 1848 hardcover
Bookseller reference : 96964
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HUMPHREYS, HENRY NOEL:
The Miracles of Our Lord.
London Longman 1848. Hardback 7 x 5 inches. Unusual Beautiful floral scrollwork Black papier-mache boards with raised decoration deeply incised to resemble "Gothic" ebony book covers. Black leather to spine all page edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. With Custom made hard slipcase with window at front to show decorative covers. In very good condition. Stunning unusual 3D crafted cover some tiny cracks to surface small chip upper front corner. Contemporary leather on spine and contemporary marbled endpapers neatly reinforced inner edge. Spine a little rubbed. Inside neatly resown. Some foxing spots to title. Some darkening to edges and minor spots to plates Small private bookplate on front endpaper Lady Davy with gift inscription front Lady Davy on second blank page. else inside pages clean and tight. 31 pages of colour illuminated printed plates; iv pp of text at end. Beautifully and colourfully illustrated throughout with intricate chromolithographs and vibrant floral designs. Illustrated by Henry Noel Humphreys. The beautiful colour printing is from the decorated illuminated manuscripts by Henry Humphreys. London, Longman 1848 hardcover
Bookseller reference : 96965
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Humphreys, Henry Noel (illus.)
The Miracles of Our Lord
London: Longman and Co 1848. First edition. Hardcover. vg to near fine. Small octavo. 6 3/4 x 5". 1 31pp. iv. Original black moulded papier-mâché binding illustrated with intricate floral motifs surrounding six biblical vignettes and lettering. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Illustrated title page. <br /> <br /> This "gift book" contains biblical passages describing the various miracles of Jesus illustrated in vibrant color with intricate and gorgeous chromolithographs and gilt overpainting in the style of medieval illuminated manuscripts. The final four text pages contain remarks from the illustrator and an index of the miracles depicted in the book. Henry Noel Humphreys in addition to being a naturalist entomologist and numismatist was well know for illustrating books in this style of chromolithographic illumination. These types of books were usually presented as gifts during the mid-19th century and were presented for display in the home.<br /> <br /> Original binding has been expertly repaired the hinges of the spine. Interior with a few sporadic minor water stains and smudges in margins of the illuminated pages with images and text unaffected. The first page of text at the end i is torn at the top resulting in some minimal loss of text. Final text pages with a few light water stains and smudges. Binding in near fine interior in very good condition overall. Longman and Co hardcover
Bookseller reference : 44162
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HUMPHREYS, Henry Noel
The Miracles of Our Lord.
London: Longman & Co. 1848. First edition. Small octavo. 28 pages entirely and brightly chromolithographed after Humphrey's designs plus iv Marks of the Illuminator and index. Publisher black gutta-percha binding with gilt turn-ins each cover with six historiated medallions marbled endpapers all edges gilt. Small chip to upper spine not affecting anything. A very good copy. Longman & Co. unknown
Bookseller reference : 73987
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Humphreys, Christmas
THE MOUNTAIN SIDE
Buddhist Publishing Group. Very Good. 0901032263. 1979 bright clean copy . 1979. Paperback. Buddhist Publishing Group paperback
Bookseller reference : green113190 ISBN : 0901032263 9780901032263
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Humphreys, Henry Noel
THE ORIGIN AND PROGRESS OF THE ART OF WRITING : a Connected Narrative of the Development of the Art in Its Primeval Phases in Egypt China and Mexico . and Its Subsequent Progress to the Present Day
London UK: Ingram Cooke and Co. Good/NO DUSTJACKET. . Hardcover. Circa 1840's . Sm 4to. 176pp. 26 plates Cover has slight shelf wear but in good condition; Water stains on the first part of pages previous institution's stamps on front page and library slip pocket in the back of the book; Pages otherwise clean and unmarked. . Ingram, Cooke, and Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : BOOKS343286
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Humphreys, H. Noel
The Origin and Progress of Writing
London: David Bogue 1854. <p>Humphreys Henry Noel 1810-79. The origin and progress of the art of writing. viii 176pp. 28 lithographed plates 13 in color. London: David Bogue 1854. 256 x 170 mm. Pierced high-relief papier-mâché binding over crimson paper; boxed. Rebacked preserving original spine a few cracks and chips to the fragile papier-mâché minor foxing first and last leaves browned but very good. Ownership signature on title.</p> <p> Second issue with title-page dated 1854 and the imprint of David Bogue.; first issue is dated 1853 and bears the imprint of Ingram Cooke & Co. “Twenty-eight plates supplement Humphreys’s text which is further enriched with woodcut diagrams and initial letters. Twelve of the plates are chromolithographed . . . This book was attractive to general readers for the clarity of its prose the beauty of the chromolithography and the sculptural fascination of the original black papier-mâché cover . . . By introducing the general reader to the study of ancient writing Humphreys contributed to the growing public awareness of manuscript illustration and further stimulated Victorian bibliomania†Beckwith p. 3. A. Beckwith Victorian Bibliomania: The Illuminated Book in 19th-Century Britain no. 17 first issue. King Victorian Decorated Trade Bindings 1830-1880 no. 66 first issue.</p> . David Bogue unknown
Bookseller reference : 43816
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Humphreys, Henry Noel.
THE ORIGIN AND PROGRESS OF THE ART OF WRITING: A CONNECTED NARRATIVE OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE ART ITS PRIMEVAL PHASES IN EGYPT CHINA MEXICO ETC. ; ITS MIDDLE STATE IN THE CUNEATIC SYSTEMS OF NINEVEH AND PERSEPOLIS TO ITS INTRODUCTION TO EUROPE THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF THE HEBREW PHOENICIAN AND GREEK SYSTEMS AND ITS SUBSEQUENT PROGRESS TO THE PRESENT DAY. ILLUSTRATED BY A NUMBER OF SPECIMENS OF THE WIRITING OF ALL AGES AND A SERIES OF FACSIMILES FROM AUTOGRAPH LETTERS FROM THE FIFTEENTH TO THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.
Ingram Cooke and Co. 1853. First edition hardback. It is bound in lightly rubbed but otherwise sound library cloth. The endpapers have library plates and some foxing. The title page has embossed and ink library stamps. There is some foxing throughout the text and plates. Ingram, Cooke, and Co. hardcover
Bookseller reference : GEN7910
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Humphreys, Henry Noel
The Origin and Progress of the Art of Writing: A Connected Narrative of the Development of the Art in Its Primeval Phases in Egypt China and Mexico . Progress to the Present Day Classic Reprint
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Bookseller reference : 1330199510.G ISBN : 1330199510 9781330199510
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Humphreys, Henry Noel
The Origin and Progress of the Art of Writing: A Connected Narrative of the Development of the Art in Its Primeval Phases in Egypt China and Mexico . and Its Subsequent Progress to the Present Day
hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 101962552X.G ISBN : 101962552X 9781019625521
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Humphreys, Henry Noel 1810-1879
The Origin and Progress of the Art of Writing: a Connected Narrative of the Development of the Art in Its Primeval Phases in Egypt China and Mexico . and Its Subsequent Progress to the Present Day
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Bookseller reference : 1014278031.G ISBN : 1014278031 9781014278036
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Humphreys, Henry Noel
The Origin and Progress of the Art of Writing. A Connected Narrative. Illustrated by a Number of Specimens of the Writing of All Ages and a Series of Facsimiles from Autograph Letters from the Fifteenth Century
London: Day and Son 1855. Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. Second edition. Small 4to vi 178pp. 28 lithographed plates including 13 chromolithographs In original embossed black papier mache covers recently rebacked in black leather with gilt lettering. Marbled endpapers renewed. A number of cracks to covers open leaves a little spotted sporadic marginal soiling thumbprints throughout small ink numbers to the copyright page and to the upper outside corner of the last blank but on the whole a good copy internally in a well-preserved example of this odd little bi-way in the development of publisher's bindings. Day and Son hardcover
Bookseller reference : 44322
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Humphreys, Henry Noel
The Origin and progress of the art of writing : a connected narrative of the development of the art in its primeval phases in Egypt China and Mexico ; its middle state in the cuneatic systems of Nineveh and Persepolis ; its introduction to Europe .
London: Ingram Cooke and Co 1853. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to. The Origin and progress of the art of writing : a connected narrative of the development of the art in its primeval phases in Egypt China and Mexico ; its middle state in the cuneatic systems of Nineveh and Persepolis ; its introduction to Europe through the medium of Hebrew Phoenician and Greek systems ; and its subsequent progress to the present day. Illustrated by a number of specimens of the writing of all ages and a series of facsimiles from autograph letters from the fifteenth to the nineteenth century. vii 176 p.p. Rebound. Quarter bound in brown cloth marbled boards. A.E.G. Some wear to edges. Gilt titling to spine. Bumping to spine ends. Pencil notations to front pastedown. Closed tear to flyleaf. Edges tanned. Full colour frontis of Egyptian Hieroglyphic writing circa 16th century B.C. plus twenty-seven unpaginated plates and chromolithographs including reproductions of illuminations and examples of writing from the earliest days. Foxing throughout. Laid in cataloguing description. Last page starting to detach but is still intact. Overall a very good copy of a fascinating book. Ingram, Cooke, and Co hardcover
Bookseller reference : 002331
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Humphreys, Noel A
The Recent Decline in the English Death-Rate and its Effect upon the Duration of Life. A rare original article from the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society of London 1883
Royal Statistical Society of London 1883. Booklet - Unbound Pages. Very Good Condition. 36 pages. An authentic standalone article extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction but an original work in its own right. Supplied without title page or cover. Size: 18 x 26 cms. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Royal Statistical Society of London; Inventory No: 163549. Royal Statistical Society of London unknown
Bookseller reference : 163549
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Search Within
Oxford Univ Press 1977-01-01. Paperback. Good. 0.6000 7.6000 4.9000. Oxford Univ Press paperback
Bookseller reference : mon0003364803 ISBN : 0195199650 9780195199659
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Search Within
Oxford Univ Press 1977-01-01. Paperback. Good. 0.6000 7.6000 4.9000. Oxford Univ Press paperback
Bookseller reference : mon0003094252 ISBN : 0195199650 9780195199659
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Search Within
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Bookseller reference : 0195199650.G ISBN : 0195199650 9780195199659
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Search Within
Oxford Univ Press 1977. Paperback. Good. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Oxford Univ Press paperback
Bookseller reference : G0195199650I3N00 ISBN : 0195199650 9780195199659
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Way of Action
Penguin Books 1971-08-30. Mass Market Paperback. Clean & Unmarked . 7x4x0. Cover slightly rubbed. Otherwise very clean straight & tight. 195 pp. Penguin Books paperback
Bookseller reference : 220624002 ISBN : 0140213902 9780140213904
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Way of Action: A Working Philosophy for Western Life Pelican Books
Penguin Books 1971. Good mass market paperback slight wear and rubbing. Mass Market Paper Back. Good. Penguin Books
Bookseller reference : 220324-RD48 ISBN : 0140213902 9780140213904
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Way of Action
Baltimore MD: Penguin Books 1971. 12mo size vintage mass market paperback from 1971; 195 pages with a few black and white illustrations; includes a Bibliography and Brief Glossary. From back: "Here is the Buddha's way to enlightenment presented as a working philosophy for Western life.This book focuses on a 'right acting' and especially the deepest meanings of the world right. With profound Buddhist sensibility the author follows the path of right action to the end exploring the middle way action and reaction action and interaction mind-development direct action and many other phases of this daring spiritual adventure." Covers have edgewear rubbing small abrasion near bottom of spine creased top corners and a crease across spine that extends to covers; pages are toned with tanned margins. . Mass Market Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Penguin Books Paperback
Bookseller reference : 005470 ISBN : 0140213902 9780140213904
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Wisdom of Buddhism
Michael Joseph Ltd 1960. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Signed by the previous owner on the front free end paper page. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. Publication of 280 pages. The dust jacket is a touch edge worn and minor chipped pieces along the edges. The boards are in good condition. Internally the pages are clean and complete. Tightly bound and presented in cellophane. The binding is excellent. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Michael Joseph Ltd hardcover
Bookseller reference : 6rafa
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Wisdom of Buddhism: An New Anthology of Buddhist Writings
Random House 1961. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Good. Book is clean tight and square. Dustjacket has tears and chips to edges. Random House hardcover
Bookseller reference : 9793268
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Humphreys, Christmas (Author)
The Wisdom of Buddhism
Curzon Pr 1986. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 284 pages. 8.50x5.50x1.00 inches. Curzon Pr paperback
Bookseller reference : x-0700701974 ISBN : 0700701974 9780700701971
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Humphreys, Christmas
THE WISDOM OF BUDDHISM
Harper Colophon Books. Used - Acceptable. Used - Acceptable. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less usually same day. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library with wear and barcode page may have been removed. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry. Harper Colophon Books unknown
Bookseller reference : Z1-AA-003-00198 ISBN : 0391034642 9780391034648
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Humphreys, Christmas
THE WISDOM OF BUDDHISM
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Bookseller reference : 0391034642.G ISBN : 0391034642 9780391034648
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Wisdom of Buddhism
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
Bookseller reference : 0700701974.G ISBN : 0700701974 9780700701971
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Humphreys, Christmas, edited by
The Wisdom of Buddhism
Random House 1961. Stated first edition. Hardcover. very good/very good. NOT an ex library book. 280 pages. Dust jacket has 1/4" tears no chips. Price is not clipped. Random House hardcover
Bookseller reference : 328380
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Wisdom of Buddhism
Harper. Good. 1970. Soft Cover. C354 . Harper paperback
Bookseller reference : 605943
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Humphreys, Christmas (ed.)
THE WISDOM OF BUDDHSIM.: An Anthology of Buddhist Writings
New York: Random House 1961. First edition. Very good condition in a very good dust jacket. 280 pages. Random House unknown
Bookseller reference : 11236
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Wisdom of Buddhism
Routledge 1995-01-17. 1. paperback. New. 5.43x0.64x8.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Routledge paperback
Bookseller reference : DADAX0700701974 ISBN : 0700701974 9780700701971
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Humphreys, Christmas
The Wisdom of Buddhism
Routledge 1995-01-17. 1. paperback. Used: Good. 5.43x0.64x8.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Routledge paperback
Bookseller reference : SONG0700701974 ISBN : 0700701974 9780700701971
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Humphreys, Christmas (ed)
The Wisdom of Buddhism
Random House 1961. Hardcover. Minor shelfwear else very good clean and sound condition / price clipped worn and torn dust jacket. 280pp. Random House hardcover
Bookseller reference : 168809
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HUMPHREYS, Christmas (ed)
The Wisdom of Buddhism
Michael Joseph 1960. hbk 279pp prev owner's insc on front endpaper dj slightly edgeworn now in protective sleeve otherwise an excellent clean tight unmarked copy Michael Joseph, 1960 unknown
Bookseller reference : BC257
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Humphreys, Christmas (1901-1983)
The Wisdom of Buddhism
London M. Joseph 1960 1960. First Edition. Hardback. Fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight bright clean and strong. ; 280 pages; Description: 280 p. 23 cm. Includes bibliography. Subjects: Buddha and Buddhism. London, M. Joseph [1960] hardcover
Bookseller reference : 116380
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Humphreys, Christmas [editor]
The Wisdom Of Buddhism
Rider 1974. reprint. Paperback. Paperback VG. 280pp index covers yellowed otherwise a fine copy. A balanced selection of Buddhist writings from various buddhist sources. Rider paperback
Bookseller reference : 23694 ISBN : 009101221X 9780091012212
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Humphreys, Christmas; Suzuki, Daisetz Teitaro
The Zen Doctrine of No Mind: The Significance of the Sutra of Hui-Neng Wei-Lang
Rider 1983. Paperback. Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. The spine may show signs of wear. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. At ThriftBooks our motto is: Read More Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed. Rider paperback
Bookseller reference : G0091529719I3N00 ISBN : 0091529719 9780091529710
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HUMPHREYS, Christmas.
Une approche occidentale du Zen. Traduit de lÕanglais par M. Matignon. Collection Aux confins de la sicence.
Paris : Payot 1977. 225x140mm. brochÂŽ. Bel exemplaire. 320 Payot unknown
Bookseller reference : 111244
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HUMPHREYS, Christmas
Vivre en Bouddhiste.
Fayard 1974. IN FRENCH - EN FRANÇAIS 264 pages; Traduction française de l'original en anglais: "The Buddhist Way of Life". -------- Broché. Couverture un peu frottée et jaunie. Nom d'un ancien propriétaire sur la première page. Livre propre à l'intérieur et solide. Bon état. Broché. Bon. 8vo. Livre. Fayard Paperback
Bookseller reference : 019818 ISBN : 2213001146 9782213001142
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HUMPHREYS, Christmas
Vivre en Bouddhiste.
Fayard 1974. IN FRENCH - EN FRANÇAIS 264 pages; Traduction française de l'original en anglais: "The Buddhist Way of Life".; Broché. Couverture un peu frottée et jaunie. Coins légèrement écornés. Nom d'un ancien propriétaire sur la première page. Livre propre à l'intérieur et solide. Bon état. Broché. Bon. 8vo. Livre. Fayard Paperback
Bookseller reference : 015761 ISBN : 2213001146 9782213001142
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HUMPHREYS, Christmas
Walk On!
London: The Buddhist Society 1956. First Edition First Printing. Hardcover. Very good. Duodecimo. 5 x 7.5 in. 101 pp. Very good in original orange cloth boards with some rubbing to corners and spots of mottling to spine. The Buddhist Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : 7715
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Humphreys, Christmas
Walk On!
Wheaton: Theosophical . Near Fine. Soft cover. 1987. Theosophical paperback
Bookseller reference : 000100
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Humphreys, Christmas
Walk On!
The Buddhist Society 1956. First Edition. Hardcover. Clean & Unmarked/Very Good. 0x0x0. A nice clean and straight copy. Dust jacket is sunned at spine and top edge. Overall handsome. 101 pp The Buddhist Society hardcover
Bookseller reference : 240318016
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Humphreys, Christmas
Walk on!: Manual of Applied Buddhism
hardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
Bookseller reference : 0901032131.G ISBN : 0901032131 9780901032133
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Humphreys, Christmas
Western Approach to Zen
NEW. unknown
Bookseller reference : BIB-NOV-14-2025-160597 ISBN : 0835605507 9780835605502
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Humphreys, Christmas
Western Approach to Zen
Quest Books 1999-11-03. paperback. Good. 5x0x8. Quest Books paperback
Bookseller reference : 0835605507-3-35707279 ISBN : 0835605507 9780835605502
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Humphreys, Christmas
Western Approach to Zen
The Theosophical Publishing House 1971. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. A Very Good copy of the Third Quest Printing 1987 with a touch of shelfwear moderate bowing to yellow and blue illustrated wraps and a dampstain to bottom edge. // 'Satori is a stage along the way a gateless gate that must be entered on the path to enlightenment. With profound inspiration and consummate compassion the founder of the Buddhist Society in London invites serious students of spiritual evolution to use Western techniques to achieve satori the experience of unity and divinity in all aspects of being. Humphreys refocuses the wisdom of Zen for the Western reader and illuminates the arduous path to enlightenment.' -- publisher. The Theosophical Publishing House paperback
Bookseller reference : 643738 ISBN : 0835605507 9780835605502
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Humphreys, Christmas
Western Approach to Zen
Quest Books. Good. It's a preowned item in good condition and includes all the pages. It may have some general signs of wear and tear such as markings highlighting slight damage to the cover minimal wear to the binding etc. but they will not affect the overall reading experience. Quest Books unknown
Bookseller reference : 0835605507-11-1 ISBN : 0835605507 9780835605502
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Humphreys, Christmas
Western Approach to Zen: An Enquiry
George Allen & Unwin Ltd 1971. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item350grams ISBN:004181018X George Allen & Unwin Ltd paperback
Bookseller reference : 9878811 ISBN : 004181018X 9780041810189
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Humphreys, Christmas
Western Approach to Zen
Theosophical Publishing House. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean average condition without any missing pages. Theosophical Publishing House unknown
Bookseller reference : 12569026-6 ISBN : 0835605507 9780835605502
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