Imitation of Christ Moral Examples 1886 Gruel French gorgeous gilt leather book

(Old Books, Early 20th Century Books, Leather Books, French Books, Religion, Christianity, Catholicism, Imitation of Christ).L'Imitation de Jesus-Christ.Published 1886, Tournan, France by Lefebvre et Cie.535 pages. Text in French. Frontispiece. Stamped binding by Bruel.Antiquarian full grained morocco leather binding, gilt title lettering, all edges & turn ins gilt. Retains original protective cardboard slip case.Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Splendid little binding.Binding gently age worn but still appealing, leather and joints slightly rubbed but still supple, remains overall very attractive as an object.Text block paper is gently age toned as typical, internally book remains clean, tight and sound. A book which has been taken care of but may/ does not look like new.Still attractive on the shelf. Book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in rather nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws seem easy to overlook or forgive. Please rev