First Folio

DE IMITATIONE CHRISTI, LIBRI QUATUOR.

[Thomas a Kempis].

Impressum Parisiis: Cura Edwini Tross, 1858.

First Tross edition. Miniature book (2 3/4" x 1 3/4"). [iv], 155p. Frontispiece. Bound by Amand in full morocco with marbled endpapers, a.e.g., the spine with gilt title and elaborate panel ornaments, triple fillets on the covers, single on the board edges, gilt dentelles. Fine in edge-worn slipcase of marbled boards. Item #19427

Amazingly small 2 1/2 point type of Guiraudet et Jouaust.
An important and rare miniature book.
Brunet III, 416 states that the type was cast by Henri Didot.
Welsh 1858; Spielmann 479; Bondy. Miniature Books, p. 93.

Price: $1,260.00