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On Knowing Reality the Tattvartha Chapter of Asanga's Bodhisattvabhumi
by Willis, Janice Dean
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- VG
- ISBN 10
- 0231046049
- ISBN 13
- 9780231046046
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About This Item
New York: Columbia University Press, 1979 This crucial chapter deals with the central epistemological question of how to judge and validate knowledge, and how confusions about "reality" arise. It is the first English translation commentary. From the collection of Sanje (Frank) Elliott, Buddhist mentor, artist, and friend to many. Condition notes: [xiv], 202 numbered pp; HB w/DJ. Pages: clean, bright, tight, b/w frontis; top edge foxed. Cover: black cloth, gilt titles spine; minimal shelfwear. DJ: unclipped, yellow, b/w artwork front, black titles front/spine; modest edge/shelfwear, spine sunned, long vertical scratch to front, small light stains front and back, back top edge curled.
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- Bookseller
- Independent Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 039368
- Title
- On Knowing Reality the Tattvartha Chapter of Asanga's Bodhisattvabhumi
- Author
- Willis, Janice Dean
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - VG
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0231046049
- ISBN 13
- 9780231046046
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1979
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Buddhism, Tattvartha Chapter, Bodhisattvabhumi
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Independent Books deals in used, antiquarian, and rare collectible volumes. Our books are in great condition -- we provide value to you by offering the book in the best condition for the best price, and we frequently have one-of-a-kind collectibles in extraordinary shape. A tremendous resource for the discriminating collector/connoisseur. Service and client satisfaction are our hallmarks. We are glad to conduct research or locate a difficult-to-find title. Our book rating standards are as follows; nearly all of our stock is VG or better: As New (AN)-just as states, clean, bright, tight, no defects. Fine-AN, but not as bright, minor marks or other minor defects. Very Good (VG)-small to modest tears, chips, marks, cocked etc. Good (G)-not so much, with larger tears or chips, possibly soiled, cocked, etc. Fair-ugly, with pages or large areas of DJ missing or other major defects. Poor(P)-truly ugly, disbound or requiring other major rehabilitation. We stabilize most minor defects with archival quality materials, and with few exceptions, these stabilizations are reversible
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- Foxed
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- Tight
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