The Imitation of Jesus Christ. Translation of the R. P. de Gonnelieu of the Society of Jesus. New edition dedicated to the king. Paris, François Janet, 1818. Large in-8, midnight blue calf, frame decorated with golden fillets and fleurons, large cold rocaille plate covering the dishes, back decorated with a long cold plate, large inner roulette wheel, golden slices (Simier R. du Roi). 5 plates by Horace Vernet engraved with etching and chisel, including a frontispiece.
A copy enriched with etchings, in a superb Simier binding decorated with a large rocaille plate with large shell, foliage and rosette motifs.
From the Rose Library in Camastra (ex-libris).
A few light stains, minimal rubbing at corners and tops.
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