No. 69 of 920 copies printed by writer and philosopher Elbert Hubbard at the Roycroft Shop in Aurora, New York. Founded by Hubbard in 1895 as a fine-art printing press, the Roycroft community became a leading force in the American Arts and Crafts movement. It grew to encompass more than 500 craftspeople producing leather goods, handcrafted furniture, copperworks and other artisanal products. Printed during the early years of Hubbard’s legacy, this copy of the translated quatrains of the Persian poet Omar Khayyam is letterpress-printed with illuminated decorations, a decorative.....
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A collection of essays by Eihei Dōgen (1200–1253), the Japanese Zen Buddhist monk and founder of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism. This monumental collection of over 90 essays addresses all aspects of Buddhist doctrine, meditation and philosophy, forming a centerpiece of the modern Sōtō Zen tradition. Translated into English with a deep and careful understanding of Dōgen’s writings, the volume is supplemented with maps, lineage charts, a glossary and additional reference materials to help readers fully engage with Dōgen’s teachings. Out of print.

Condition: Near Fine books in a......
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A rare variant edition published in Goa, India of Leary's classic "Starseed" which was "transmitted" by Leary to his wife Joanna, while he was in Folsom prison in California. With a colophon stating "1973 by Joanna Leary / Printed at Porjecho Adar P. Press, Mapusa" and "Christmas in Goa 1973." The Learys were known to spend time in India. Possibly printed by Joanna Leary during a holiday visit to Goa of that year. San Francisco's Level Press also published an edition of "Starseed" in 1973.

Condition: Very Good, light edgewear.....
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