1900 THOMAS a'KEMPIS. The Imitation of Christ in Fine Riviere & Son Binding. Martyrs Rare facsimile with contextual introduction

Rare facsimile with contextual introduction of the 1780 account of the trial of Benedict Arnold by General Howe and under the direction of George Washington

Wonderful ALS by influential 19th century hymnist

Now quite rare in the original hardcover editions

Two stanzas

To brand the vices of degen'rate men

1900 THOMAS a'KEMPIS. The Imitation of Christ in Fine Riviere & Son Binding. Martyrs Rare facsimile with contextual introductionA 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,