[Sower Imprint, Germantown, 1749]
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a Kempis, Thomas. THE CHRISTIAN PATTERN, OR THE IMITATION OF JESUS CHRIST. Germantown: Re-Printed, by Christopher Sowr, 1749. 8vo. [2], 278 pp. Period full sheep. ******************* First American edition and the first printing of any work by Thomas a Kempis in America. "Scarce, as most of the books printed at Germantown were used for cartridges during the revolution" (Sabin 37343.) Evans 6342; Sabin 37343
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Hinges partially cracked, leather chipped and dry, binding intact. Contents toned throughout, marginal worming (not removing text), some areas with water-stains, early ink to blanks, front blank detached. As-is, refer to photos.
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[Sower Imprint, Germantown, 1749]
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