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Up for sale is a vintage 1995 printing of Chögyam Trungpa’s classic spiritual guide, Shambhala: The Sacred Path of the Warrior, published by Shambhala Publications, Inc. This specific copy features a notable mechanical bindery defect that makes it a fascinating, one-of-a-kind artifact for collectors of unusual printing errors.
The Printing Error
- The Defect: Consecutive pages 39 through 46 feature an uncut \"dog-ear\" paper extension flap.
- The Cause: This occurred during manufacturing when a corner section of the paper signature tucked inward, completely bypassing the industrial edge trimmer at the factory.
- Condition of Error: The extended corner flaps remain completely intact and unfolded, preserving the unique manufacturing defect exactly as it left the print shop.
Product Information
- Author: Chögyam Trungpa
- Editor: Carolyn Rose Gimian
- Publisher: Shambhala Publications, Inc. (Boston & London)
- Publication Year: 1995
- Format: Unabridged Mass Market Paperback (Shambhala Pocket Classics)
- ISBN-10: 1-57062-128-4
- Country of Manufacture: Printed in Singapore
Condition Notes
- Overall State: Excellent vintage pre-owned condition.
- Cover/Spine: Crisp, clean cover graphics with vibrant colors. The spine shows minimal wear and remains uncreased.
- Interior: Pages are clean, bright, and completely free of highlighting, underlining, margin notes, or water damage.
- Historical Provenance: Includes a neat, vintage handwritten inscription on the interior presentation page dated April 26, 1998, welcoming a practitioner to the community upon completing Level I Shambhala Training.
- Environment: Sourced from a smoke-free environment.
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