75/1541 [Neo-gothic book production and medievalism]. Kempis, T. à. L'imitation de Jésus-Christ. French transl. by P. Lallemand. N.pl., n.publ., n.d. (±1840), new ed., XXXII,192p., all textp. w. (richly) decorated/ ornamental borders in watercolour, gouache and gold (mainly in Ghent-Bruges style), bound by GRUEL in contemp. brown calf, panelled and blindst. w. French lilies on both covers, gilt inside dentelles w. silk moiré doublures, brass clasp and catch w. extending decoration onto both covers, brass corner pieces, all edges coloured red and gauffered in golden crosses, 12mo (10x7,5 cm.), in modern slipcase.

- Some dam. spots in upper margin between p.165-168. Joints splitting.

= Beautiful devotional book w. skilfully executed drawings. Recto first blank w. date in ms.: "Mai 1856". SEE ILLUSTRATION PLATE XLV.