1903 Of the Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis

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Of the Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis
Published by Henry Altemus Company | Vademecum Series | c.1903 (undated)

A nicely preserved example of a scarce-to-find edition from the early 1900s, this pocket-sized volume is part of the Vademecum Series published by Henry Altemus Company. The binding features light green boards with a pictorial plate affixed to the front panel, bordered by ornate gilt floral embellishments. Gold gilt titling on the spine remains bright and clear.

There are no seam splits, and all 284 pages are securely bound and clean—aside from a single gift annotation on the front free endpaper. A charming and compact volume, full of quiet presence.

Written in the 15th century, The Imitation of Christ is one of the most enduring works of Christian devotion, attributed to German-Dutch canon Thomas à Kempis. Over the centuries, it has offered contemplative readers a guide to humility, simplicity, and inner stillness. This early 20th-century edition preserves the text in a beautifully designed format, with appeal for both collectors and those interested in the history of devotional literature.

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