Imitation of Christ, with Preface by W.J.Knox-Little. Eyre & Spottiswoode [London]. 1906. lxx,570 printed pages. 12 plates. Contemporary silver plaquette on front cover, fully hallmarked for London, William Comyns & Sons, 1905. Engine turned ground with bold cross to the fore and 12 fleurs-de-lys to the sides. Rounded corners. All edges gilt over red. Original marbled paper endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription on front free endpaper, dated 1917. 49 x 57 mm. Original black straight-grained morocco; spine with stamped gilt lettering within elaborate pointille art nouveau design of 'IHS' and three crosses. Unusually good condition. Welsh, 3716. OCLC, 42306690. WorldCat locates 4 copies worldwide. 183 firsts2024