{"product_id":"the-kingdom-of-desire-christopher-b-hills-1st-edition","title":"The Kingdom of Desire, Christopher B. Hills — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e: New York, Philosophical Library, Inc., 1959\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"115\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e: 8vo. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"141\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e: Very Good. The volume presents very well, tightly bound in its original red cloth, which remains vivid with bright gilt lettering to the spine and no notable fading. The text block is square and the hinges are entirely sound. The red top-stain is still vibrant. Internally, the pages are clean, crisp, and free from foxing or significant oxidation. The original dust jacket is unclipped, displaying the original $5.00 price, and remains bright, though it exhibits minor edge-wear, subtle rubbing to the panels, and slight creasing at the spine tips, consistent with typical shelf storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"748\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e: First Edition. This copy is exceptionally distinguished by a lengthy, philosophical presentation inscription from the author, Christopher B. Hills, located on the front free endpaper. Dated 1965, the inscription is addressed to a \"Col. Henderson\" and reads: \"Hoping to share many thoughts with you! C. B. Hills. 1965. To Col. Henderson a powerful fellow seeker of enduring beauty \u0026amp; truth. Let us not mistake the vision for the reality, or the symbol for the horizon unbound. May the seer and experiencer of the entire universe manifest in self selflessly. May the within speak with authority. C.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe front pastedown also bears the author's personal ink stamp: \"CHRISTOPHER B. HILLS \/ 101 HARBOUR STREET, \/ KINGSTON, \/ JAMAICA, W.I.\", establishing excellent provenance directly to the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eBooks penned by Hills from this early period of his writing career are increasingly uncommon on the open market, and finding an inscribed presentation copy with such a deeply personal, mystical dedication is decidedly scarce. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThinly veiled as a novel, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"455\"\u003eThe Kingdom of Desire\u003c\/i\u003e serves as a profound vessel for Christopher B. Hills's esoteric and philosophical worldview. The narrative challenges the reader to unlearn societal misconceptions and embrace a complete reversal of conventional human values. In doing so, Hills offers a visionary reinterpretation of mystical writings and biblical prophecies, paving the way for the complex spiritual themes that would come to define his later career.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55520298893651,"sku":"6244","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20261012_162814.jpg?v=1792409787","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/the-kingdom-of-desire-christopher-b-hills-1st-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}