An Autobiography
by M. K. Gandhi
(My Experiments with Truth)
Edition Details
First Edition: 1927
Publisher: Navajivan Publishing House
Place of Publication: Ahmedabad, India
Printed & Published by: Jivanjibhai Dahyabhai Desai, Navajivan Press
Language: English
Format: Hardcover (original Indian issue)
Printing History (per colophon)
This copy documents early and historically significant printings of Gandhi’s autobiography:
First Edition: 1927 (6,000 copies)
Second Edition: 1940 (5,000 copies)
Reprints:
Notably, the Deluxe Edition was priced at Rupees Seven, reflecting its intended prestige and wide intellectual reach.
A foundational text of 20th-century political, spiritual, and ethical thought. An Autobiography: My Experiments with Truth is Gandhi’s firsthand account of moral self-discipline, nonviolent resistance, and the philosophical framework that shaped one of the most influential political movements in modern history.
This is an early Indian edition published directly by Gandhi’s own press, Navajivan, making it especially significant. Unlike later mass-market Western printings, this edition reflects the book’s original context and intent—distributed as both a political document and a moral guide.
A cornerstone work for collectors of philosophy, political history, and South Asian studies.
Condition
Good to Very Good (Fire-Exposed, Structurally Sound)
This copy was recovered from a house fire.
Visible charring to the top edges of the page block
No active smoke odor; not cigarette-related
No heat warping, melting, or brittleness of pages
Interior text remains fully legible throughout
Binding intact and stable
No restoration, trimming, or attempts to cosmetically disguise damage
The damage is localized and honest, consistent with environmental exposure rather than direct flame contact. The book remains completely readable and structurally functional..
An Autobiography
by M. K. Gandhi
(My Experiments with Truth)
Edition Details
First Edition: 1927
Publisher: Navajivan Publishing House
Place of Publication: Ahmedabad, India
Printed & Published by: Jivanjibhai Dahyabhai Desai, Navajivan Press
Language: English
Format: Hardcover (original Indian issue)
Printing History (per colophon)
This copy documents early and historically significant printings of Gandhi’s autobiography:
First Edition: 1927 (6,000 copies)
Second Edition: 1940 (5,000 copies)
Reprints:
Notably, the Deluxe Edition was priced at Rupees Seven, reflecting its intended prestige and wide intellectual reach.
A foundational text of 20th-century political, spiritual, and ethical thought. An Autobiography: My Experiments with Truth is Gandhi’s firsthand account of moral self-discipline, nonviolent resistance, and the philosophical framework that shaped one of the most influential political movements in modern history.
This is an early Indian edition published directly by Gandhi’s own press, Navajivan, making it especially significant. Unlike later mass-market Western printings, this edition reflects the book’s original context and intent—distributed as both a political document and a moral guide.
A cornerstone work for collectors of philosophy, political history, and South Asian studies.
Condition
Good to Very Good (Fire-Exposed, Structurally Sound)
This copy was recovered from a house fire.
Visible charring to the top edges of the page block
No active smoke odor; not cigarette-related
No heat warping, melting, or brittleness of pages
Interior text remains fully legible throughout
Binding intact and stable
No restoration, trimming, or attempts to cosmetically disguise damage
The damage is localized and honest, consistent with environmental exposure rather than direct flame contact. The book remains completely readable and structurally functional..
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