The Imitation of Christ Thomas à Kempis Leather Bound HC New Ed 1949
$40 · Offered by eBay
Vintage 1941 Edition of "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas à KempisProduct Description:Up for sale is a beautiful wartime pocket edition of the timeless Christian devotional, "The Imitation of Christ" by Thomas à Kempis. Published by the renowned Catholic Book Publishing Co. under vintage catalog number T-2100, this highly collectible volume features a historic Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur officially signed by Archbishop Francis J. Spellman of New York on April 17, 1941.This deluxe pocket-sized version is instantly recognizable by its rich, two-tone illustrated endpapers inside the front and back covers. The artwork features exquisite, woodcut-style biblical illustrations depicting The Last Supper, The Crucifixion, a traditional Church Sanctuary, and the Holy Family in Saint Joseph's carpentry workshop.
- Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing Co
- Year: 1949
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Very Good
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