A Kempis.
by A Kempis
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
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New York, New York, United States
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About This Item
1907. A KEMPIS, Thomas. A Kempis. [4], 307, [1] pp. Small 8vo., bound in contemporary three-quarter blue morocco, spine gilt, five raised bands. Uncut. London: Arthur L. Humphreys, 1907. A handsome printing containing the writings of Thomas A Kempis, including his musings on the love of solitude and silence, the profit of adversity, of inconstancy of heart, that a man should not be fretful in business, and wherein peace of heart and spiritual progress consisteth. A fine copy.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Ursus Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37743
- Title
- A Kempis.
- Author
- A Kempis
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1907
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Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Raised Band(s)
- Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...