1888 The Imitation of Christ Thomas à Kempis Rivingtons London Pocket Book

1888 Antique Copy of The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis  Offered is an antique pocket edition of the Christian devotional classic The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis, translated and edited by Rev. W. H. Hutchings.  Published by Rivingtons, Waterloo Place, London in 1888 (MDCCCLXXXVIII), this small devotional book features an attractive burgundy flexible cover with gold lettering and the IHS Christogram on the front.  Despite its worn condition, it remains a wonderful collectible for readers of Christian literature, antique book collectors, or those who appreciate Victorian religious books.  DETAILS   * Title: The Imitation of Christ  * Author: Thomas à Kempis  * Translator/Editor: Rev. W. H. Hutchings, M.A.  * Publisher: Rivingtons  * Place of Publication: Waterloo Place, London  * Year: 1888  * Language: English  * Flexible burgundy cloth/leatherette binding with gilt decoration  * Pocket-size edition  APPROXIMATE MEASUREMENTS   * Height: 4 inches  * Width: 2¾ inches  * Thickness: ¾ inch  CONDITION  This book is being sold in well-loved antique condition.   * Front cover is detached.  * Heavy edge and corner wear.  * Spine has splitting and loss.  * Covers show scuffs, discoloration, and wear.  * Previous owner's name written inside.  * Pages remain present and readable with age toning consistent with age.  * Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description.