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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1879-80 Lectures on The History of The Jewish ChurchLondon: 1879-80Early edition of this work concerning the history of the Jewish Church, handsomely bound by J.C. Wilbee.
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1901 Chronicles of the House of BorgiaLondon: 1901The first edition of this illustrated and entertaining biographical study of the Borgias, in an attractive half calf binding.
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1910 The New Testament of Higher BuddhismEdinburgh: 1910A religious work by Timothy Richard on the relation between Christianity and Buddhism, in the publisher's original cloth binding.
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1834 A View of the Evidences of Christianity in Three PartsLondon: 1834A new edition of William Paley's arguments for the existence of a Christian God, bound in contemporary leather.
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1902 The NonjurorsLondon: 1902The first edition of this uncommon work on the history of the Nonjurors, in a charming full calf binding.
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c1859 A Concordance to the Canonical Books of the Old and New Testament: toLondon: c1859A nicely bound concordance published by the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, intended as a Bible index for various different passages.
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1866 Vie de la Bienheureuse Marie-Francoise des Cinq Plaies de Jesus du Tiers-Ordre de Saint-Francois-d'AssiseLyon: 1866A very scarce French translation of this faithful biography on the life of Mary Frances of the Five Wounds, a touching Catholic work.
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1662 2Vols in 1 Biblia and Psalmen des Propheten Davidst'Amsteldam [Amsterdam]: 1662The very scarce 1662 Dutch language editions of the Old and New Testaments, and the Psalms of David.
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1863-65 The Pilgrim's Progress and The Holy WarLondon: 1863-65Copiously illustrated editions of 'The Pilgrim's Progress' and 'The Holy War', bound into one volume with half-morocco.
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1823 6Vol The Works of Laurence SterneLondon: 1823A delightfully bound six volume edition of the works of the famed eighteenth century author.
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1867 The Illustrated Book of Sacred PoemsLondon and New York: 1867A splendid collection of religious poems, lavishly illustrated with engravings and presented in a lovely full morocco binding.
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1888-1897 21Vols Lucifer: A Theosophical MagazineLondon: 1888-1897Eighteen volumes and three single issues of Helena Blavatsky's very scarce theosophical periodical, 'Lucifer'. Consisting of hundreds of fascinating articles on a variety of esoteric and occult subjects.
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1951 A Book of Preparation for the Coming LightLondon: 1951A scarce copy of this first edition work of spirituality, a presentation copy from the author's husband. -
1897 Lucifer: A Theosophical Magazine, Volume XIXLondon: 1897The very scarce nineteenth volume of Helena Blavatsky's theosophical periodical, 'Lucifer'. Consisting of six issues containing articles on a variety of esoteric and occult subjects.
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1888-1889 Lucifer: A Theosophical Magazine, Volume IIILondon: 1888-1889The very scarce third volume of Helena Blavatsky's theosophical periodical, 'Lucifer'. Consisting of six issues containing articles on a variety of esoteric and occult subjects.
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c1860 The Life of our Lord and Saviour Jesus ChristLondon: c1860An excellent leather-bound life of Jesus Christ by the Rev. John Fleetwood, lavishly illustrated throughout with engravings.
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1953 Heaven and YouLondon: 1953The scarce first edition of this spiritual work on healing by William J. MacMillan.
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1871 Memories of Patmos; or, Some of the Great Words and Visions of the ApocalypseLondon: 1871A first edition of John Ross Macduff's uncommon divine work.
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1911 The Mystic BrideLondon: [1911]A copy of the uncommon first edition of this illustrated biographical study of Catherine of Siena.
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1932 A Garden of PomegranatesLondon: 1932A scarce first edition, first impression of this outlining of the Qabalah by Israel Regardie.
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1941 More Teachings of Silver BirchLondon: 1941The scarce first edition, first impression of this second series volume of spiritual teachings of Silver Birch, complete with its unclipped dust wrapper.
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1909 The Hand-Book of LifeLondon: 1909The second edition of this volume of prayers and meditations for the sick and dying, a scarce work with text both in English and Hebrew.
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1862 The Holy BibleOxford : 1862An attractive copy of the Holy Bible in full morocco binding, with a working metal clasp.
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c1892 The Holy BibleLondon: c1892A morocco bound Bible with the Old and New Testaments, featuring illustrations and maps.
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1848 History of the JesuitsLondon: 1848A nice first edition set of this important history of the Jesuits by Andrew Steinmetz, complete with illustrations throughout.
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1909-1918 The Quest: A Quarterly ReviewLondon: 1909-1918Twenty-seven very scarce volumes of G. R. S. Mead's theosophical periodical, with articles on a wide array of supranormal subjects.
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1830 The Holy Bible; Containing the Old and New Testaments According to the Authorized VersionLondon: 1830A complete three volume set of the Holy Bible, containing both the Old and New Testaments alongside the commentary and notes of Thomas Scott.
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1844 The Book of Common Prayer with the Psalms of DavidOxford: 1844A large paper copy of the Book of Common Prayer, together with a new version of the Psalms of David.
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1684 Bravarium RomanumAntverpiae [Antwerp]: 1684The very scarce 1684 edition of the Roman Breviary, the important liturgical book of the Catholic Church. In a tree calf binding, and illustrated with engraved plates.
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1841 The English HexaplaLondon: 1841A large paper copy of the first edition English Hexapla containing the six most important English translations, from the library of English clergyman the Rev. James Welldon.
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1901 The Babylonian and the Hebrew GenesisLondon: 1901A scarce first edition of this study of Babylonian and Hebrew Biblical scriptures, in the original publisher's wraps.
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1869 The Scale (or Ladder) of PerfectionDublin: 1869A scarce volume of fourteenth century mysticism by Walter HIlton, a new edition edited by Robert E. Guy.
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1924 The Dark Night of the SoulLondon: 1924A modern English translation of Saint John of the Cross' important religious and mystic poetical commentary.
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1929 The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments and the Books Called ApocryphaOxford: 1929A very scarce edition of The Holy Bible, including the Old and New Testaments, as well as the booked called Apocrypha, handsomely bound in full morocco.
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1770-1786 The Book of Common Prayer, Holy Bible, and Whole Book of PsalmsOxford: 1770-1786Illustrated throughout and with beautifully detailed engraved folding maps, this collection of three theological works is bound in a striking full morocco with metal clasps, and was once in the possession of the Freeman family of Antigua.
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1941-2 Two Theosophical EssaysLondon: 1942A collection of two scarce theosophical essays by Edward L. Gardner bound in one.