A really beautiful example of a'Kempis' devotional classic printed on fine quality paper by The Medici Society and bound in a polished blue calf with raised bands, tooled compartments, contrasting title and author labels in morocco, all gilt on edges and with truly luxurious and unusual period-endpapers. Stamped by Riviere & Son to interior of the flyleaf.
The Medici Society at the time was known for partnering with luxury binders like Riviere, Sangorski and Sutcliffe, etc.,
a'Kempis, Thomas. Of the Imitation of Christ. London. The Medici Society. Nd. c.1900-1920. 327pp.
Very good small 8vo, a very small darkened streak on front board and abrasion, minor rubbing at head and tail of spine. Textually crisp, clean, in near unread condition.
