Antique Book, The Light of Asia; or The Great Renunciation, 1880 Port_Angeles_WA In antique condition with heavy

In antique condition with heavy finish wear

The fantastic display piece measures approximately 6 3/4" tall

and card sleeve residue

An amazing

Antique Book, The Light of Asia; or The Great Renunciation, 1880 Port_Angeles_WA In antique condition with heavyA 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