The Great Tang Dynasty Record of the Western Regions by Xuanzang

Berkeley, CA Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai (BDK) and Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research, 1996. Hardcover First Edition (1996); First Printing, so stated. First Edition (1996); First Printing, so stated. Very Near Fine: shows a thin scuff line and a tiny dot of soil to the rear panel; the very mildest scuff to the lower corner of the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive flaws only. Bright and clean. Corners - even the lower front corner - sharp. Virtually 'As New'. Appears unopened and unread. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.35 x 1.3 inches). xiii, 425 pages. Translated by the Tripitaka Master Xuanzang under Imperial Order. English… Read More