The English Short Title Catalog locates only five copies at institutions worldwide - three in England (Oxford University Bodleian Library, Kings College London and Cambridge University) and two in the U.S. Otherwise, an exceptionally clean, bright and unmarked copy of this rare early edition of the English Roman Catholic Richard Challoner translation of the devotional classic, The Imitation (Following) of Christ, with the translator named only by the initials R.C., given the restrictions on Catholic publishing then in effect in England. Light staining and old ink mark to the blank rear-free-endpaper. Cracking to bottom inch of rear external hinge, but the binding is quite solid. 1/4-inch loss of leather to lower spine cap. Moderate rubbing and edgewear to covers, with particular wear to tips and the fore edge of the rear board. 1756 third edition, 'Printed for Thomas Meighan, in Drury-Lane' (London), 2 3/4 x 5 3/8 inches tall full period leather, viii,, 272 pp.
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