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THOMAS A KEMPIS (c. 1380-1471). Imitation de Jésus Christ. Introduction by Charles Ruelens. Nijmegen: H.C.A Thieme, 1879.
16o in 4s (102 x 78 mm). Photographic facsimile of the 1441 autograph manuscript, PRINTED ON VELLUM. Gilt and blind-panelled brown morocco binding by Ramage, gilt edges.
The main issue was on Holland paper, and no doubt THE VELLUM ISSUE WAS EXCEEDINGLY LIMITED. The introduction by the curator of manuscripts at the Royal Library in Brussels discusses the long controversy about the authorship of this most influential devotional text and the history of this celebrated autograph paper manuscript. FINE COPY.
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The main issue was on Holland paper, and no doubt THE VELLUM ISSUE WAS EXCEEDINGLY LIMITED. The introduction by the curator of manuscripts at the Royal Library in Brussels discusses the long controversy about the authorship of this most influential devotional text and the history of this celebrated autograph paper manuscript. FINE COPY.