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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1906 Dictionary of The BibleLondon: 1906A scarce, complete set of Hastings's dictionary of The Bible, bound in a handsome half morocco prize binding.
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1817 Discourses Evidence and Authority of the Christian RevelationEdinburgh; Glasgow: 1817Thomas Chalmers' two works studying the Christian Revelation, a collection of fascinating discourses and lectures.
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1901 The Messenger of the Sacred Heart of JesusNot Stated: 1901A collection of six consecutive issues of the Roman Catholic periodical 'The Messenger of the Sacred Heart of Jesus', illustrated throughout.
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1853 Original Hymns, For Public, Private, and Social DevotionLondon: 1853A very scarce first edition of this charming collection of hymns by James Montgomery, the author's presentation copy. -
1786 SermonsLondon: 1786A nicely bound collection of the popular and influential Presbyterian sermons of the Scottish minister Hugh Blair.
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1846 The Englishwoman's MagazineLondon: 1846A very scarce volume of The Englishwoman's Magazine, with charming engravings including Carlisle Cathedral and a Portrait of Hannah More.
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c1700 La Sainte MesseAnon: c1700A charming, French language Catholic devotional work. With numerous illustrations.
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1801-1823 The Book of Common Prayer The Holy BibleOxford; London: 1801-1823Two uniformly straight-grain morocco bound important Christian works, 'The Holy Bible', and 'The Book of Common Prayer'.
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c1860 The Gallery of Scripture EngravingsLondon: c1860A profusely illustrated gallery of engraved plates depicting scenes from the Bible.
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1823 Porteus's Lectures on the Gospel St Matthew and I G Tolley's Paraphrase of Saint Paul'sLondon: 1823-1825Two uniformly bound Anglican lecture collections by Beilby Porteus and the reverend I G Tolley.
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c1845 Twenty-Two Reasons for Entering the Catholic ChurchLondon: c1845A very scarce Catholic pamphlet written by the controversialist Roman Catholic convert, Thomas William Marshall.
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1861 Handbook to the Cathedrals of EnglandLondon: 1861The first edition of this guide to Cathedrals in Southern England.
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1840 Scriptural Hints for the Nursery and School-RoomBristol: 1840A collection of four very scarce early Victorian religious works, intended to spiritually guide the readers.
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1684 A Discourse Against TransubstantiationAnon: 1684A scarce pamphlet by the once Archbishop of Canterbury John Tillotson against transubstantiation.
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1824 Martin Luther and the Devil Question Proposed Whether the Devil was the Doctor of DivinityDublin: 1824A very scarce pamphlet which looks at Martin Luther's relationship with the Devil, and considers the possibility that the Devil influenced Luther to trigger the Religious Reformation.
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1910 Saint Ignatius LoyolaLondon: 1910A finely bound copy of this biography regarding Ignatius of Loyola. An association copy, dedicated from the author's Godson and founder of the Nonesuch Press, Francis Meynell.
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1636 Justini Philosophi et Martyris OperaParis: 1636An uncommon Latin and Greek collection of the works of Saint Justin Martyr, illustrated with a detailed frontispiece.
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1635 Commentaria in Duodedim Prophetas Minores with Commentaria in Sex Posteriores Prophetas MinoresParis: 1635An original Latin edition of Cornelius Cornelii a Lapide's important commentary on the minor prophets.
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1623 Annales Ecclesiastici ex XII Tomis Caesaris Baronii S.R.E. Presb. Cardinalis, Bibliothecarii ApostoliciHierati : 1623A scarce second edition of this history of the first twelve centuries of the Christian Church, in the original Latin.
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1620 The Honour of the Married ClergieLondon: 1620A very scarce copy of Joseph Hall's work on the marriage of clergyman and other religious subjects.
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1617 Les Allumettes d'Amour du Lardin Delicieux de la ConfairieValencienne: 1617A very scarce first edition of this important Catholic mystical work on the Virgin Mary.
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1657 La Beaute du CarmelAngers: 1657An interesting and passionate work about the way of life of the Carmelite Monks.
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1651 Joannis De Lugo Disputationes Scholasticae Et Morales De VirtuteLyons: 1651A very scarce work by John de Lugo (1583-1660), a Spanish Jesuit and Cardinal, was an eminent theologian of the Renaissance.
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1650 The Christian DirectoryAnon: 1650A scarce second edition of The Christian Directory by Robert Parsons, published in protest against Edmund Buny's Protestant revision.
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1643 The Copy of A Letter Written to Mr Alexander HindersonLondon: 1643An extremely scarce seventeenth-century pamphlet, concerning the affairs of the Palatinate.
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1642 La Guide de Pecheurs Compose en EspagnolParis: 1642A very scarce early French translation of Louis de Granada's seminal religious work.
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1641 Annotationes in LibrosAmsterdam: 1641A very smart copy of this scarce work of scientific exegesis by the jurist Hugo Grotius.
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1890-1969 Sacred Books of the EastLondon: 1890-1969A selection of the volumes from Max Muller's influential 'Sacred Books of the East' series, an important series of English translations of Asian religious texts.
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1796 The Sincere Chistian's Devout Companion or How to Live one Day to GodLondon: 1796An uncommon devotional pamphlet from the late eighteenth century.
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1766 A New Evangelical History of the Holy Bible, Contained in the Old and NewLondon: 1766A very scarce first edition of John Canne's interesting study into the Holy Bible, illustrated with detailed engravings throughout.
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1597 A True Chronologie of the Times of the Persian MonarchieLondon: 1597A very scarce, first edition of Edward Lively's historical and religious commentary on the seventy weeks mentioned in Daniel 9: 24-7. In the contemporary vellum binding.
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1760 Baskerville Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the SacramentsCambridge: 1760A finely bound, early Baskerville edition of the Book of Common Prayer.
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1651 Five Treatises, vis. the Golden Treatise, of the Antient and Learned FatherLondon: 1651A very scarce collection of five treatise by various important and influential Christian figures.
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1847-50 Daily Scripture Readings Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Thomas ChalmersEdinburgh: 1847-50A beautifully bound collection of the Presbyterian works of the Scottish minister Thomas Chalmers, with his memoir by his son-in-law.
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1801 A Letter to Mr Britton Minister at Downham, in the Isle of ElyLondon: 1801The very scarce first edition of this theological letter written by William Huntington to the minister Mr. Britton.