Thomas von Kempen. Die vier Bücher von der Nachfolge Christi. Auf Grundlage der Goerresschen Übertragung durchgesehene Ausgabe. Mit Symbolen von Melchior Lechter. 327 + 6 pp. Bibliophile masterpiece and a landmark of German PRIVATE PRESS printing , published in 1922 by Einhorn-Presse, Berlin - this edition is a German translation based on the original Latin work of the early 15th century: " De Imitatione Christi" ("On the Imitation of Christ"), attributed to Thomas von Kempen) and one of the most influential devotional texts in Christian history. Printed in black, blue, and red inks on heavy handmade paper (Alt-Bütten). Ornamental double title page and chapter dividers Binding (25 x 38 x 4.5) made of Asian plant-based fabric, blind-embossed and gold-stamped Size: Large format (approx. 39 x 25 cm) Opus IV of the Einhorn-Presse under Otto von Holten. Nr. 347 of the LIMITED EDITION of 1005 hand-numbered copies, monogram (LM) signed by the artist Melchior Lechter (1865–1937), a prominent Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) artist. Rare ! Fly leaves mainly, but also other pages (mainly on the edges) with age-toning. Otherwise in very good condition. Higher shipping fees reflect the heavy weight of the book. (shipping with EMS airmail, arrival times 10 - 30 working days, depending on destination) #CollectorsFairOctober