Preface by Daniel Rops (2 results)
Published by M.-J. Challamel, Paris 1949
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Andre Strong Bookseller, Blue Hill, ME, U.S.A.Andre Strong Bookseller
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good +. First edition. 9 x 11 1/2 inches. Text in French. Condition is Very Good+, spine lightly toned, previous owner's name on ffep, otherwise excellent. STK.
More imagesL'Imitation Du Christ (2-volume set)
Preface by Daniel-Rops; translation, annotation and commentary by Gaston Bardet; notes and commentary on the illustrations by Edy-Legrand
Language: French
Published by Club du Livre, Paris / Marseille 1957
- Hardcover
- First Edition
- Signed
Seller: Rodney Rogers, Shrewsbury, United KingdomRodney Rogers
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. 1st edition thus. Edition limited to 6500 copies of which this is number 6253. Signed by François Tollu and Pierre Girard S.S. Printed on watermarked vellum from the Papeteries du Marais. Full polished leather cover, with four raised bands to spines, gilt titles, and elaborate blin…d-stamped decoration to boards. 240 x 285 x 90mm, both volumes together. Vol. I: 182pp; Vol. II: 216pp. TEXT IN FRENCH. Top edges gilt. Front boards show image of the crucifixion, rear boards of the resurrection. Numerous full-page illustrations by Edy-Legrand in both monochrome and colour. Includes reproductions of six leaves from the autograph manuscript of Thomas a Kempis, which contains the pamphlets called the "Imitation du Christ". Initial letters of each chapter printed in red. Lacks original slipcase. A few very minor signs of wear to edges and corners of covers, where surface leather is a little rubbed; spines slightly faded; very faint spots of foxing to first couple of leaves of volume II. A magnificent set nevertheless, produced and printed to the highest standards. NB: An extra shipping charge may be requested for heavier or more valuable items. All our 'Seller Images' show the actual item you will receive. Edy-Legrand (illustrator). Signed by Author(s).
