A Tear And A Smile
by Kahlil Gibran
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Clarence, New York, United States
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About This Item
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1950. First American Edition. First American Edition stated on the copyright page. This book measures approximately 8.25" x 5.5", with 197 numbered pages.
This book is in near fine condition. Minor bumping to the spine ends and corners. The original dust jacket in very good condition. $3.00 price present on the front flap. Small chips missing at the head of the spine. Creasing and chipping to the top of the rear panel.
"A Tear And A Smile" was first published in Arabic in 1914. This book contains 56 parables, stories and poems.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(M1-6).
This book is in near fine condition. Minor bumping to the spine ends and corners. The original dust jacket in very good condition. $3.00 price present on the front flap. Small chips missing at the head of the spine. Creasing and chipping to the top of the rear panel.
"A Tear And A Smile" was first published in Arabic in 1914. This book contains 56 parables, stories and poems.
Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
Inventory #(M1-6).
Synopsis
"I would not exchange the sorrows of my heart for the joys of the multitude.And I would not have the tears that sadness makes to flow from my every part turn into laughter. I would that my life remain a tear and a smile." 56 parables, stories, and poems in Gibran's wholly inimitable manner. Illustrated with 4 of his own paintings and drawings
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ernestoic Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3665
- Title
- A Tear And A Smile
- Author
- Kahlil Gibran
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First American Edition
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1950
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Ernestoic Books
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Clarence, New York
About Ernestoic Books
Ernestoic Books, where you can find the most sought after Modern First Editions. As our name suggests, Ernest Hemingway is our specialty and our passion. We guarantee the condition of every book we sell. Returns may be made within 14 days of receipt for any reason. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books.
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- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Jacket
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- Copyright page
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- Chipping
- A defect in which small pieces are missing from the edges; fraying or small pieces of paper missing the edge of a paperback, or...