The Imitation of Christ - 1898 Turbayne Vellum Binding

A beautifully velum-bound and uncommon 1898 edition of The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis, crafted by the master binder Albert Angus Turbayne.

A rare illustrated edition of The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis features a binding by American designer Albert Angus Turbayne. Originally written in Medieval Latin, this Christian devotional text emphasizes the Eucharist as central to spiritual life. Published during the Devotio Moderna movement, which Kempis himself followed, the book includes a frontispiece and sixteen plates carefully protected by tissue guards.

This rare edition retains its original full vellum binding, showcasing a classic look in near perfect condition.

This edition was owned by architect and later antiquarian book dealer and collector Robin de Beaumont; born in Glasgow, Scotland.