The Imitation of Christ
by Kempis, Thomas a
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good+
- Seller
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Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Beautiful edition of this little book with reproductions of famous paintings included. Embossed brown leather binding with gilt lettering - all in very good condition. Front hinge has tape repair. Clear plastic adhesive cover. Embossed brown leather binding with gilt lettering - all in very good condition. Clear plastic adhesive cover. Discreet fon label on ffep. Pages in very good clean condition with gilt top edges.
Synopsis
Thomas à Kempis was a medieval monk and priest (1380-1471) who served as chronicler of the monastery at Mt. St. Agnes. During his long life of scholarship, he wrote several biographies of church fathers and a number of devotional works. The Imitation of Christ , from which The Inner Life is taken, remains his most famous work.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Book Warren (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10000097
- Title
- The Imitation of Christ
- Author
- Kempis, Thomas a
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Collins Clear Type Press
- Place of Publication
- London, UK
- Size
- 15.5cm x 10.5cm x 2cm
- Weight
- 0.44 lbs
Terms of Sale
The Book Warren
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About the Seller
The Book Warren
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Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway
About The Book Warren
Located near to Mennock Pass, The Book Warren Bothy is now an online and by appointment, bricks and mortar shop. We sell vintage and antique titles as well as a curated selection of new books.
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- FON
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- FFEP
- A common abbreviation for Front Free End Paper. Generally, it is the first page of a book and is part of a single sheet that...
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