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Rare 1st Edition of Bruce Lee's First Book

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Description

Heading: (Martial Arts)
Author: Lee, Bruce
Title: Chinese Gung Fu: The Philosophical Art of Self Defense
Place Published: [Oakland]
Publisher:[Oriental Book Sales]
Date Published: [1963]
Description: [8], 102 pp. Illustrated with photographs and line drawings. 21.2x14 cm (8¼x5½"), photo pictorial wrappers. First Edition.Rare first edition of Bruce Lee's first book. Pages 98-102 are publisher's advertisements.

Condition

Some yellowing to covers, several small stains and a bit of rubbing; light marginal stain to last few leaves; else very good.

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Rare 1st Edition of Bruce Lee's First Book

Name: Rare 1st Edition of Bruce Lee's First Book
SKU: 175553638
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