1727 the Imitation of Jesus Christ Select Pieces of the Reverend and Pious Thomas De Kempis Book

Name: 1727 the Imitation of Jesus Christ Select Pieces of the Reverend and Pious Thomas De Kempis Book
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1165607
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Andrew Nethercott Antiques

Description

Rare, 1727 Edinburgh edition, leather bound, tactile small size that fit easily into hand or pocket.

'Select Pieces' by the reverend and pious Thomas à Kempis Vol. 1 In which are contain'd Four Books of The Imitation of Jesus Christ. Corrected according to the original Latin.

Edinburgh, Printed by John Mossman and William Brown, his Majesty's printers. 1727.

A classic work of Christian spirituality, the central theme being the importance of imitating the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in one's own life. The title of this edition emphasizes that this is not a complete version of the book, but aims to offer readers a curated selection of passages chosen for their conciseness, clarity, or thematic significance. Published in Edinburgh, Scotland, during the early 18th century, it reflects the religious and intellectual climate of that time and location.

Brown full calf panels on boards, raised tooled bands to spine, noting wear ;

Bumping to corners, edge loss to top and bottom to the spine.

Laid paper leaves gently toned with some marking and light soiling throughout.

Toning to edges.

Ownership inscription in ink to flyleaf.

Overall good and sound.

4,5/8" x 2,3/8" x 3/4" or 117mm x 60mm x 20mm

weight 84grms

Physical Dimensions

Height

11.7cm (4.61")

Width

6cm (2.36")

Depth

2cm (0.79")

Declaration

Andrew Nethercott Antiques has dated this piece to the 1700s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1165607

Dealers Internal Reference

250820

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Description

Rare, 1727 Edinburgh edition, leather bound, tactile small size that fit easily into hand or pocket.

'Select Pieces' by the reverend and pious Thomas à Kempis Vol. 1 In which are contain'd Four Books of The Imitation of Jesus Christ. Corrected according to the original Latin.

fig 1. 1727 The Imitation of Jesus Christ Select Pieces of the Reverend and Pious Thomas de Kempis Book — fig 1. 1727 the Imitation of Jesus Christ Select Pieces of the Reverend and Pious Thomas De Kempis Book

Edinburgh, Printed by John Mossman and William Brown, his Majesty's printers. 1727.

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A classic work of Christian spirituality, the central theme being the importance of imitating the life and teachings of Jesus Christ in one's own life.

Andrew Nethercott Antiques

The title of this edition emphasizes that this is not a complete version of the book, but aims to offer readers a curated selection of passages chosen for their conciseness, clarity, or thematic significance. Published in Edinburgh, Scotland, during the early 18th century, it reflects the religious and intellectual climate of that time and location.