Religion
Precious and sacred texts from around the world. Angels dancing on heads of pins, and arcane discussion of every sort.
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1956 Oracles and Demons of TibetThe Hague; London: 1956The first edition of this scarce detailed study of Tibetan deities and cults by ethnologist and Tibetologist Réne De Nebesky-Wojkowitz.
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1874 2vols Essays Contributed to the Quarterly ReviewLondon: 1874A scarce two-volume set of Wilberforce's essays, in handsome half calf bindings.
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1900 Arabia: The Cradle of IslamEdinburgh: 1900A fascinating work regarding the geopolitics of the Middle East, illustrated with several folding plates and maps.
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1883 The Mythology of Ancient Greece and ItalyLondon: 1883The fourth edition of Irish folklorist Thomas Keightley's illustrated study of the mythology of the ancient world.
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1843 The Bible in SpainLondon: 1843George Borrow's important reminiscence on his experiences working as a Bible salesman in Spain.
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1920 The RoadmenderLondon: 1920Margaret Barber's influential book of Christian meditations, a lovely limited edition work in a striking Riviere binding.
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1857 The Pilgrim's Progress from this World to that which is to ComeLondon: 1857John Bunyan's significant religious and theological novel, with numerous lovely engravings.
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1833 Poems, Chiefly ReligiousLondon: 1833The very scarce first edition of this collection of Anglican poems by Anglican divine, hymnodist and poet Henry Francis Lyte.
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1882 Hindu Mythology. Vedic and Puranic.Calcutta: 1882A lovely copy of the very scarce first edition of missionary W. J. Wilkins' illustrated account of the Hudu deities.
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1946 Unpopular OpinionsLondon: 1946An excellent copy of the first edition of this fascinating collection of essays from Dorothy Sayers, examining her Christian faith, and the contemporary politics of England.
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1946 Unpopular OpinionsLondon: 1946A near fine copy of the first edition of this fascinating collection of essays from Dorothy Sayers, examining her Christian faith, and the contemporary politics of England.
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1827 Religio Militis; or, Christianity For the CampLondon: 1827A very scarce first edition religious treatise by Moyle Sherer, spreading religion across the military, a nice author's presentation copy. -
1866 Of the Imitation of Christ in Four BooksOxford: 1866A beautifully illustrated copy of this work Of the Imitation of Christ in Four Books.
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1885 The Sunday at Home Family Magazine for Sabbath ReadingLondon : 1885A charming collection of issues of The Sunday at Home Magazine for 1885, with colour plates.
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1946 The Revelation of Saint John the DivineLondon: [1946]A limited edition copy of this beautifully illustrated Biblical Revelation of St John the Divine, signed by the illustrator. -
1910 The Alien Benedictines of YorkLeeds: 1910Limited edition of this extensive history of the Holy Trinity Priory of York, adorned with lovely plates.
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1946 The Revelation of Saint John the DivineLondon: 1946A beautiful first edition copy of the Biblical revelation of St. John the Divine, illustrated by Hans Feibusch.
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1946 The Revelation of Saint John the DivineLondon: 1946A beautiful first edition copy of the Biblical revelation of St. John the Divine, illustrated by Hans Feibusch.
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c1905 VersesEdinburgh; London: c1905A charming collection of hymns and carols, privately printed and with a presentation note from the author's wife.
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1929 4vols The Realist: A Monthly Journal, Vol.1 No.1-4London: 1929The first four issues of The Realist magazine in the original paper wraps; very scarce in this 4-volume set.
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1861 A New and Complete Concordance to the Holy ScripturesLondon: 1861A very smart full calf copy of Cruden's Concordance, edited by John Eadie.
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1862 The Land and the Book; or, Biblical IllustrationsLondon: 1862A smart copy of missionary W. M. Thomson study of the Holy Land and its Biblical scenes, illustrated throughout.
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1853-1871 11 Vols The Christian Treasury, containing Contributions from Ministers and Members of Various Evangelical DenominationsEdinburgh : 1853-1871Eleven volumes of The Christian Treasury, a monthly Evangelical magazine.
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1889 The Land and the Book or, Biblical Illustrations Drawn from the Manners and Customs, the Scenes and Scenery of The Holy LandLondon : 1889A very smart copy of this work of Biblical Illustrations.
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c1845 The Book of PsalmsLondon: c1845Leather bound copy of this smart Book of Psalms from the nineteenth century.
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1855 A Plain Commentary on The Four Holy GospelsLondon: 1855The first three volumes, uniformly bound in five, of this uncommon 19th century commentary on the Four Holy Gospels, intended for daily devotional use.
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1858 Letters of Helen PlumptreLondon: 1858A very scarce collection of correspondence, giving a unique insight into the spiritual life of Helen Plumptre, an author of scripture stories for children.
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1830 Natural TheologyLondon: 1830A new edition of this theological work by William Paley in a signed Andy Donald leather binding.
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c1884 The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New TestamentsLondon: c1884A smart two volume set of The Bible, bound in morocco.
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1879-1880 Lectures on the History of The Jewish ChurchLondon: 1879-1880A handsomely bound three volume set regarding the history of the Jewish church, complete in three volumes.
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1894-1896 History of the Scottish ChurchEdinburgh: 1894-1896A smart two volume set of this in depth history of the Scottish church, by noted historian W. Stephen.
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c1907 The RosicruciansLondon: c1907History of Rosicruciansm by Hargrave Jennings, the fifth edition.
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1901 Patriarchs and ProphetsLondon: 1901A comprehensive volume from White's Conflict of Ages, which describes Biblical history through the eyes of Seventh-day Adventists.
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1757 Sermons on Several Important SubjectsEdinburgh: 1757The second edition of Church of Scotland minister Mr. Frederick Carmichael's very scarce volume of nine sermons.
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1824 3 vol. The Works of Samuel StennettLondon: 1824A very scarce complete collection of Samuel Stennett's work, collated with writings by William Jones.
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1861 Annals of the PoorLondon: 1861Early edition of this theological tale by Richmond Legh, with illustrations.