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Clay Sanskrit Library [13 volumes present] + catalog.
New York: New York University Press, 2005. First Edition. Hardcover. In the late 1990’s, when John P. Clay started to work on the concepts for the Clay Sanskrit Library (“CSL”), his key objective was to produce fifty titles. Today, the list of published volumes encompasses fifty-six works. Inscribed to Oliver Sacks on endpapers with bookplate pastedown: "To Oliver from John and Jennifer Clay, January 2005." Included in this collection are: "Love Lyrics by Amaru, Bhart hari & Bilha a. Greg Bailey & Richard Gombrich (2 copies); Ramáyana I: Boyhood by V lm ki. Robert P. Goldman; Ramáyana II: Ayódhya by V lm ki. Sheldon I. Pollock; Heavenly Exploits (Buddhist Biographies from the Dívyavadána). Joel Tatelman; Much Ado About Religion by Bha a Jayanta. Csaba Dezs ; Three Satires by N laka ha, K emendra, and Bhalla a. Somadeva Vasudeva; The Birth of Kumára by K lid sa. David Smith; Maha·bhárata III: The Forest (volume four of four). William J. Johnson; The Epitome of Queen Lilávati (volume one) by Jinaratna. R.C.C. Fynes; What Ten Young Men Did by Da in. Isabelle Onians; and The Emperor of the Sorcerers (volume one) by Budhasv min. Sir James Mallinson (2 copies). Clay was a life long friend of Oliver's, having first met at St. Paul's School, London.
From the library of Dr. Oliver Sacks, the renowned neurologist, author, and educator. He was, in his life, celebrated for his contributions to the understanding of the human brain and his ability to communicate complex scientific concepts to a broader audience. In doing so, he highlighted the profound impact of neurological disorders on human identity and experience. His library is a reflection of this remarkable polymath's questing mind. Near Fine in Near Fine Dustjacket. Near fine in dj. Light sunning to dj(s), shelfwear, else tight, bright, and unmarred. Various paging. Aqua cloth. 8vo. Item #11749
Price: $400.00