1883 EXQUISITE Imitation of Christ Thomas a Kempis Illustrated Mennais Woodcuts
“Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.”
― Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ
Thomas à Kempis’s most famous and important work has, for centuries, been The Imitation of Christ. It has widely been known to have influence important Christian conversion including that of John Wesley and John Newton. This stunning 1883 La Mennais French edition of Kempis features an illustrated border on every page with full-page engravings as well. Note the stunning, decorative leather by Leon Gruel.
1883 EXQUISITE Imitation of Christ Thomas a Kempis Illustrated Mennais Woodcuts
“Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be.”
― Thomas à Kempis, The Imitation of Christ
Thomas à Kempis’s most famous and important work has, for centuries, been The Imitation of Christ. It has widely been known to have influence important Christian conversion including that of John Wesley and John Newton. This stunning 1883 La Mennais French edition of Kempis features an illustrated border on every page with full-page engravings as well. Note the stunning, decorative leather by Leon Gruel.
Item number: #21915
Price: $599
KEMPIS, Thomas a
Imitation de Jésus Christ
Paris: Gruel & Engelmann, 1883.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- XVI, 655
- Language: French
- Binding: Leather; tight and secure
- Size: ~6.25in X 4.75in (15.5cm x 12cm)
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21915
Category
Religion
Authors
KEMPIS, Thomas a
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
French
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete