KEMPIS a Thomas (1379-1471), On the Imitation of Christ.

On following Christ.

From the Latin translated and edited by Joseph Guziur, to which he appended a collection of prayers and hymns of the most useful. Cieszyn 1860. outl. and fonts by Karol Prochaska. 8 (small), pp. XIV, 416 (and).
Manuscript part added to the publishing part with continuation of pagination: pp. 417-555 + 3 hand-painted illustrations, all co-opr., binding p. with gilt lettering on spine, metal cross on front and fragment of clasp, page edges.
Rubbing of covers, own signature on title page, some tissue guards torn, some spots on pages not soiled. From page 417 manuscript (including list of prayers). Includes, among others: Admonitions for the clerical life useful; Admonitions for the udchal life stimulating; On inner consolation; On the sacrament of the Altar; A collection of the most useful prayers and songs.