Tempo Books

Paperback. First Edition. 8vo, 157 p., black and white images. Paperback first edition. Slight wear at corners; overall good condition, clean pages without visible markings. Slight spots on the cover. Spine is tight. Photo Essays by Ilka Hartmann. Produced in cooperation with the Golden Gate National Park Association.

7.5" x 10.25" pp. 93, nearly every page with color illustration, map, or flag design. Dust jacket intact with some wear along the creases and light chipping at the head and foot, clipped at the bottom (price at top intact). Royal blue cover boards have gold stamping on the spine and a flag design stamped on the cover; slight (dormant) mildew stain on the front cover. Previous owner's name ("Debbie Sittko") written in pen on the half title page. A clever and colorful review of flags and vexillology from the early 1960s.

Single postcard. 5.5"x3.5" single postcard addressed to "Miss Esther Larson / 2420, 26 Ave So., / Minneapolis / Minn." in December of 1907. The postcard photo is of Broadway in Rochester, the sender annotated the photograph "this looks just a little bit more business like than usual!" Postage is stamped. Slight folds along the corners; otherwise, in good condition.

5.5" x 8.5" pp. [2], 16, [2]. Saddle bound with two staples, cream wrappers have slight wear along the corners and light smudging, including a price sticker residue and a half-inch hole on the cover. Text is clean. Good.2 copies in OCLC at the time of cataloging. "The books on this list are recommended for use by children and teachers in elementary and junior high schools." (text).

6' x 9" pp. 45, [3]. Saddle bound with two staples, black and white covers with photograph on the cover, image by Martin J. Dain. Slight wear to the corners though overall presents well. Text is clean. Very good. A bibliography of Native American authors, along with a list of authors "by tribe.".

5.5" x 8.5" pp. [x], 137, [1], includes multiple black and white printed photographs. Third printing. Signed by the author on the title page. Paperback in colorful paper covers, overall slightly worn at the edges. Text is clean. Very good. "These stories, selected from almost 5,000 in the Pioneer Daughters collection, were gathered by the General Federation of Women's Clubs of South Dakota over a forty-year period." (text). Signed.

5.5" x 8.5" pp. [8], 236, [4], includes several black and white photographs and printed drawings. Canary yellow paperback wrappers are slightly worn at the corners but overall bright and neat; small smudge near the foot of the spine, bookstore sticker on the back cover. Modest yellow highlighting on about a dozen pages. Signed by the author on the title page. A collection of oral histories exploring America's indigenous culture and philosophies before (and after) colonialism. Signed.

5.5" x 8.5" pp. [8], 140, [2]; 1 black and white plate. Light blue wrappers are toned at the edges with some minor tearing without loss along spine. "Meher Baba Information" stamp from Berkeley California on title page verso; stamp has slightly bled onto recto plate. Text is otherwise clean and sound. Good. A compilation of 67 "Life Circulars" published on behalf of Meher Baba from 1952-1968, containing his teachings, stories, life lessons, and other various religious passages. OCLC locates one copy at the Graduate Theology Union Library in Berkeley, California. Meher Baba (1894-1969) was an Indian spiritual figure who claimed to be the sole manifestation of God, taking up the title of Avatar. While not beholden to a specific religion, Baba instilled to his followers that the path to recognition of the oneness of God is through love and selflessness.

5.25" x 8" pp. [9], 10-96; black and white frontispiece. Illustrated white wrappers have a few faint smudges; slight toning to the spine. Very faint toning at the edges of the title page. Text is otherwise bright and sound. Very good. A collection of 20 dissertations from Meher Baba, divided into three sections. Section 1 gives general life advice and philosophy. Section 2 are more abstract philosophies on life and its meanings. Section 3 contains a variety of sayings and turns of phrase from Meher Baba. Meher Baba (1894-1969) was an Indian spiritual figure who claimed to be the sole manifestation of God, taking up the title of Avatar. While not beholden to a specific religion, Baba instilled to his followers that the path to recognition of the oneness of God is through love and selflessness.

First Edition. 5" x 7" pp. [15], 2-51, [3]; first edition. Blue and white wrappers are lightly bent and scuffed at the corners with a few mild smudges. Bookstore stamp "DHYANA MANDIRAM BOOKSTORE / 631 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. / MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 55413" on the publisher information page opposite front cover. Text is clean and bright. Rear pastedown is slightly loose but attached. Good to very good. A history of Hindu Dharma as a religion, and its connection with both the ancient and modern society of India.ABhavan's Book University publication.

5.5" x 8" pp. [6], ii, [2], 2-84, [4]. White wrappers have a few light smudges to the front and back covers. Text is bright and crisp. Very good. An exploration of the compatibility between meditation practices and Christian religious doctrine.

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. 5.5" x 8.25" pp. viii, 216, includes multiple black and white plates. Green paper boards, quarter-bound in dark blue cloth in an illustrated light blue cover jacket. Jacket is scuffed at the edges and corners; light chipping with loss at the edges of the spine. Text is bright and crisp. Very good. An examination of the practice of Yoga for a Western audience, looking at its impact and influence in philosophical and spiritual thought, and the practice as a path to enlightenment.

First Edition. 4" x 6.5" pp. [5], vi-x, [2], 114, [2]. Illustrated tan and red wrappers are lightly wrinkled on back cover and spine. A contemporary newspaper clipping has been tipped in pp. 38/39 causing toning on those pages; else, text is clean and sound. Very good. An examination of the societal influences of religion and science, their coexistence, and the potential for their cooperation.

5.25" x 8.25" pp. [15], 2-141, [5]. Illustrated gray wrappers have a few light smudges on the back cover. Light scuffing to edges. Text is clean and sound. Very good. A meditative exploration of "self," separating it from one's personality, and delving into the deeper, more mysterious state of being. Pandit Dr. Usharbudh Arya - "Disciple at the feet of H. H. Swami Rama of the Himalayas.".

4" x 6" pp. [11], 2-168, [2]. Textured tan wrappers have a few light spots of foxing on the covers with scuffing to edges but are otherwise sound. Text is bright and crisp. Good to very good. A look at the foundational principles of Integral Yoga and an introductory guide to its practice. Sri Aurobindo (1872-1950) was an Indian philosopher known both for his spiritual work and political activism. Hybridizing Eastern and Western philosophies, Aurobindo promoted the concept of divinity as an earthly prospect achieved through enlightenment, evolution, and integral yoga (Britannica).

5.25" x 8" pp. [9], 2-192, [2]; 1 black and white plate. Illustrated Tiffany-green and white wrappers have light smudging on the back cover with some scuffing to the spine. Front pastedown is separating from cover but attached. Gutter is cracked between publisher page and editor's note. Text is otherwise clean and sound. Good to very good. An examination of Hindu myths revolving around the importance of yoga and its practical applications for self realization. Swami Rama (1925 - 1996) was an Indian Yoga Guru known for founding the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy in the United States as well as for his practice of yoga nidra (Wikipedia).

4.75" x 7.25" pp. x, 191, [1]; frontispiece, 10 black and white plates. Second edition. Blue and white wrappers are lightly toned with a few faint smudges. Price stamp on the first page opposite front cover. Text is clean and bright. Light foxing on rear pastedown. Rear cover and last plate have detached from spine but are present. Good. A biography of the life and achievements of Siddhartha Gautama, following his eventual ascent to the position of Buddha. ABhavan's Book University publication.

First Edition. 5.5" x 8.5" pp. ix, 38. First edition. Illustrated, textured tan wrappers are clean with one minor scuff along bottom of the front cover. Text is clean and crisp. Very good. An English translation of an 18th century Sufi Shaikh's guide to practicing Sufism, religious theory, and enlightenment.

5.5" x 8.5" pp. [10], 51, [2], including 22 black and white illustrations. Illustrated light blue and white wrappers with a charming illustration printed on the cover; contains a minor chip without loss at text edge, in addition to two light smudges on the back cover. Text is clean and sound. Very good. An investigation of cultural games of the North-East Frontier Agency (now the Arunachal Pradesh state) in India. Features illustrations and instructions for various games, organized by different frontier divisions.

5.5" x 8.5" pp. [13], 2-91, [1]. Illustrated white wrappers have a few minor smudges on the front and back covers. Light toning to spine. Text is bright and crisp. Very good. An exploration of yoga not only as a spiritual or physical exercise, but as a meditative act for psychological stimulation.

First Edition. 6" x 9" pp. [6], 72, [2]; First Beguine Library edition. Illustrated light brown wrappers have very light smudging but are otherwise clean and sound. Text is lightly wrinkled at the top right corner but is otherwise bright and crisp. Very good. Excerpts from conversations between Meher Baba and his followers at his Guruprasad Bungalow in Poona, India during his warm-weather retreat from April-June 1960. Meher Baba (1894-1969) was an Indian spiritual figure who claimed to be the sole manifestation of God, taking up the title of Avatar. While not beholden to a specific religion, Baba instilled to his followers that the path to recognition of the oneness of God is through love and selflessness.

4" x 5.75" pp. [8], ix-xiv, [1], 16-132. Fourth edition. Tan paper boards, quarter-bound in red cloth. Boards are toned at edges with one light scuff to the front cover. Faint smudging on the bottom edge. Endpapers and pastedowns are lightly toned. Front free endpaper has a blue circle stamp. Text is clean and sound. Good. An English translation of the prayers found within the famous Vedas texts. A centerpiece of Hindu practice.

6" x 9" pp. [8], vii-x, 284, [2], 1 black and white plate. Third printing. Illustrated white and yellow wrappers are lightly toned along the edges and spine. A few faint smudges on the covers. Text is clean and bright. Very good. A biography of Meher Baba, written by one of his early Western followers combining accounts from herself and other followers. Meher Baba (1894-1969) was an Indian spiritual figure who claimed to be the sole manifestation of God, taking up the title of Avatar. While not beholden to a specific religion, Baba instilled to his followers that the path to recognition of the oneness of God is through love and selflessness.

A. Chaudhuri (illustrator). 4.25" x 7" pp. 6, vii-xxii, [2], 3-95, [3]; black and white illustrations. Illustrated yellow and purple wrappers are clean and sound. Text is crisp and bright. Very good. An English translation of Bengali worship songs in the reverence of Krishna. Appearing in the form of poetry in this text.

4.25" x 6.5" pp. [4], iv, 104; 2 black and white plates. Thirteenth edition. Red cloth boards with gold stamping are slightly scuffed at corners; 1-inch smudge on the back cover. A few small tears without loss at bottom edge of pages 13-18. Text has faint bend mark at top right corner but is otherwise clean and bright. Good. A summary of the teachings of 19th century Indian spiritual master, Sri Ramakrishna, broken down into 25 core tenets.

6" x 9" pp. [8], 1 black and white illustration. Illustrated white self wrappers have smudging on front and back with light bending at corners. One vertical fold-mark present on covers and through text. Pages 4-7 have 1 inch scuff marks along bottom edges; 1-inch tear without loss on page 5/6. Text is readable and sound. Good. A biography of the inspiration and life of Indian religious figure Meher Baba, presumably written posthumously by one of his followers. Meher Baba (1894-1969) was an Indian spiritual figure who claimed to be the sole manifestation of God, taking up the title of Avatar. While not beholden to a specific religion, Baba instilled to his followers that the path to recognition of the oneness of God is through love and selflessness.

6" x 9" pp. [14], 61, [1]; 1 black and white plate. Purple and black striped wrappers are clean. Spine has a few light scuffs. One very small smudge on back cover. Text is clean and bright. Very good. An analysis of the Ishopanishad, a cornerstone of Vedic religious Dogma, explained for a contemporary audience by renowned yogi, Swami Rama. Swami Rama (1925 - 1996) was an Indian yoga guru known for founding the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy in the United States as well as for his practice of yoga nidra (Wikipedia).

First Edition. 5.5" x 8.5" pp. [4], 56, includes multiple printed illustrations and instructional drawings by the author, in addition to several black and white printed photographs. First edition. Saddle bound with two staples, tan paper covers show light toning near the spine but overall clean.

6" x 8.5" pp. 71, [1]. First edition. Saddle bound in two staples. Includes multiple drawings and instructions for the creation of "Indian footwear," mostly the moccasin. Overall condition is very good with only slight wear at the corners. Text is clean. Very good. "The word Moccasin just happened because the Algonquin people along the New England coast told the first white settlers the name of their footwear." (text) George M. White also provided the illustrations and drawings within the text.

10" x 10" pp. viii, 183, [1]; color illustrations throughout. Paperback bound in illustrated purple wrappers. Wrappers are clean with some minor scuffing at top and bottom edge of spine, slightly toned. Text bright and clean. Very good. .