Kahlil GIBRAN (1883-1931).
Sand and Foam A Book of Aphorisms. New York: Knopf, 1926. Octavo (8 ¼ x 6in; 210 x 153mm). Pp. [i-x]; 1-85. 7 plates after Gibran’s own drawings, decorations throughout the text. One gathering unopened (Some gatherings somewhat crudely opened, with the result that there are neatly repaired tears to five leaves, and chips to two, pp. 67/68 with narrow outer blank margins). Cloth-backed decorated paper-covered boards, titled in gilt on the spine (head of spine bumped and slightly split [see images], corners rubbed).
First signed limited edition: one of 100 signed copies, this number 20 of 95 copies on Borzoi Rag paper.
‘Many a doctrine is like a window pane. We see through it but it divides us from truth’ (p.17).
- Binding Condition: rubber
- Overall Condition: acceptable
- Size: 8 ΒΌ x 6in; 210 x 153mm
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