Antique Book, The Light of Asia; or The Great Renunciation, 1880 Niagara_Falls_decor All illustrations intact

All illustrations intact

The matching nail buffer has a pretty handle

The bottle measures approximately 4 1/4" tall x 2 3/4" wide

The original box is in vintage condition with tears

Antique Book, The Light of Asia; or The Great Renunciation, 1880 Niagara_Falls_decor All illustrations intactA rare, first American edition of the book, The Light of Asia; or, the Great Renunciation. Being the Life and Teaching of Gautama, Prince of India and Founder of Buddhism. The book, by Edwin Arnold, M. A.; published by Roberts Brothers, Boston, 1880. The narrative poem was read by Mahatma Ghandi and is said to have inspired him to study Hinduism. The book is in antique condition with an ink inscription, pencil writings on the back page, soiled and