Antique French Book, Imitation de Jesus Christ, Pocket Devotional Mexican_folk_art The Mayo's cut plug metal

The Mayo's cut plug metal box has a hinge on the long end with a clasp closure

The lovely box measures approximately 3" tall by 2 1/2" wide

The narrative poem was read by Mahatma Ghandi and is said to have inspired him to study Hinduism

371 pages including index

The book is a "yearbook" of the graduating Company 207

Antique French Book, Imitation de Jesus Christ, Pocket Devotional Mexican_folk_art The Mayo's cut plug metalA rare antique French book, The Imitation of Christ a Christian devotional pocket book. The book was published by Dalpayrat et Depelley, Limoges; well known for their beautiful missals; 432 decorated pages. This edition is no exception beautiful leather covers and spine with gilt, grosgrain interior covers and beautiful illustrations. In very good vintage condition with edge wear, age wear to the covers; ink previous owner's inscription; dated 1900.