RARE Antique The Imitation of Christ Thomas A Kempis 1815 First Ohio printing

  

The Imitation of Christ in Three Books, Thomas A. Gaddis & Abrams imprints are only seen in 1815, while works with the Rice Gaddis imprint continue for several years. This is the first edition of the work printed in Ohio and the first printed west of the. An early western copy of this important Catholic work.

Original brown leather cover with partial gilt title on spine. Previous owner's inscription on front endpaper.

The item "RARE Antique The Imitation of Christ Thomas A Kempis 1815 First Ohio printing" is in sale since Friday, October 25, 2013. This item is in the category "Books\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "darkstarbooks" and is located in Yellow Springs, Ohio. This item can be shipped worldwide.

• Binding: Leather
• Subject: Religious Philosophy
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition
• Country of Manufacture: United States
• Year Printed: 1815
• Original/Facsimile: Original