London: Tans and Hudson, 1979 The Yantra is the tool of ritual and meditation, the power diagram which allows man to make the spiritual journey of return to the primordial center and finally, to intuit the unity of self and cosmos. From the collection of Sanje (Frank) Elliott, Buddhist mentor, artist, and friend to many. Condition notes: 176 numbered pp; HB w/ DJ. Pages: clean, bright, tight; all edges sunned, front hinge cracked, white label to first free end page. Cover: dark green cloth, gilt device front, gilt titles spine; light shelfwear, extrems a bit worn. DJ: unclipped, glossy black, pastel artwork and black titles front, white titles spine; light edge/shelfwear.

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Bookseller: Independent Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 039186
Title: Yantra : The Tantric Symbol of Cosmic Unity
Author: Khanna, Madhu
Format/Binding: Decorative Cloth
Book Condition: Used - VG (-)
Jacket Condition: VG
Quantity Available: 1
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Tans and Hudson
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1979
Size: 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
Keywords: Tantra, yantra, meditation

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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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Cloth: "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
Hinge: The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
Sunned: Damage done to a book cover or dust jacket caused by exposure to direct sunlight. Very strong fluorescent light can cause slight...
Cracked: In reference to a hinge or a book's binding, means that the glue which holds the opposing leaves has allowed them to separate,...
Shelfwear: Minor wear resulting from a book being place on, and taken from a bookshelf, especially along the bottom edge.
Edges: The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
Device: Especially for older books, a printer's device refers to an identifying mark, also sometimes called a printer's mark, on the...
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...