{"product_id":"1893-the-book-of-good-counsels-from-the-sanskrit-illustrated-antique-book","title":"1893 The Book of Good Counsels - From the Sanskrit \/ Illustrated Antique Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn very good condition, here is a lovely antique copy of The Book of Good Counsels, From the Sanskrit of the Hitopadesa. The celebrated translation by Sir Edwin Arnold. A centuries-old collection of Sanskrit fables. The word Hitopadesha translates directly to \"beneficial advice\" or \"good counsel\". The text acts as an instructional manual on ethics, human behaviour, and statecraft. It uses interlocking narratives about anthropomorphized animals to teach its lessons. Published in 1893 by WH Allen and Co., London. Richly illustrated. Condition in detail below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside the pages are clean and tightly bound. Has a newspaper article attached to the half-title page (see photos), but no other markings of previous ownership. Has a black and white frontispiece with tissue-guard, many more black and white plates and black line drawings throughout the text. The top closed edge is gilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed cloth over boards have ornate gilt decoration to the front and spine, and bevelled edges. All in top order. Mild rubbing to the cloth on the spine ends, with a couple of small splits in the cloth. The gilt remains shiny bright, having just very slightly rubbed - but minor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour antique copy of The Book of Good Counsels will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon*, and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eH 20 cm x 14.5 cm, 162 pages, 0.45 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (With the exception of a small number of countries).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging please add a note to the order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI post new stock, updates and news to Instagram @bumperboxofdelights\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50262645473517,"sku":null,"price":78.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260625-184009_1.jpg?v=1783608350","url":"https:\/\/bumperboxofdelights.com\/en-us\/products\/1893-the-book-of-good-counsels-from-the-sanskrit-illustrated-antique-book","provider":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}