Gibran, Kahil

The Prophet [First US Edition]

Kahil Gibran. The Prophet. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1923. First American edition.  

Octavo. 107pp. Illustrated with twelve plates reproducing drawings by the author. Publisher’s black pictorial cloth, spine and front cover lettered and decorated in gilt, black top-stain.

Scarce Knopf first printing, released in a run of less than 2,000 copies.

Spine sunned; light rubbing and wear to boards, rear board slightly bowed; slight offsetting to endleaves; moderate uniform toning throughout; torn along lower edges to pages 6, 7, and 8; lacks dust jacket. Still, very good. Item #2944

Price: $6,500.00