New World Making, Signed (5 results)

Condition: Good. Signed Copy . Very Good dust jacket. Signed/Inscribed by author on front endpage. Slightly dampstained.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. Chinese Islanders: Making a Home in the New World, Chiang, Hung-min. Published by Univ of Prince Edwards Island, 2006. Signed and inscribed by author. Card covers. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall., 187pp. with black and white illustrations. black and white. Light wear to covers, contents are in fine condition. From tenuous beginnings in the closing days of the 19th century to the blossoming of a vibrant new Chinese community in the 21st, Chinese Islanders: Making a Home in the New World tells the story of one of Prince Edward Island's smallest immigrant communities. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Limited Easton Press collectors edition bound in full leather. Signed by Clive Thompson. Still sealed in the manufacturer's original packaging. signed by author.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Easton Press Limited edition SIGNED by author and numbered 738 of 900 copies. Burgundy leather with gold gilt decoration and titling. All page edges gilt. Tight and square, appears unread, with scratch to the gilt on the fore-edge of the pages. The gilt is still present but is scratched. Previous owner's signed bookplate to front free endpaper. Certificate of Authenticity and a note about the work and the author, provided by the publisher, laid in. Signed by Author(s). Book.

A rare first edition, first printing of 'Gurdjieff: Making a New World' by John G. Bennett - the influential British philosopher and student of G.?I. Gurdjieff. This edition explores Gurdjieff's life, mission, and contributions to modern spiritual thought and is a cornerstone work in 20th?century studies of esoteric philosophy and the Fourth Way. This copy is signed and inscribed by the author on the title page, adding significant collectible value for scholars, collectors of Gurdjieffiana, and enthusiasts of Bennett's writings. Condition: - Dust Jacket: Present, intact, with shelf wear typical for age; no major tears. See image. - Pages: Clean, bright, free of foxing or spotting. - Signature: Clear author signature with personal dedication - an appealing provenance feature. - Overall: Very Good, particularly desirable given the signed dedication. Collector Notes: This 1973 Turnstone first edition is sought by collectors of spiritual philosophy and Gurdjieff studies. The author's signature significantly enhances its rarity in the secondary market - signed copies of Bennett's works seldom appear. Including this edition in a collection offers depth to any exploration of Gurdjieff's influence on mid?20th?century thought.