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Precious and sacred texts from around the world. Angels dancing on heads of pins, and arcane discussion of every sort.
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Signed1991 Hidden Journey: A Spiritual AwakeningLondon: 1991A signed first edition of this autobiography by Andrew Harvey on his spiritual journey and return to his home country, India.
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1765 An Apology for the True Christian DivinityBirmingham: 1765The first Baskerville edition of the influential Scottish Quaker Robert Barclay's theological 'vindication' of the Quaker doctrine.
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Signed1910 The Ball and The CrossLondon: 1910A signed first UK edition of G.K. Chesterton's novel about the dispute between a Catholic and an atheist, and the comic adventures that follow on from this premise.
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Signed1955 Adam's Rib and Other Anomalous Elements in the Hebrew Creation MythLondon: 1955A signed work by Robert Graves in which he explores the Creation myth, a smart limited edition work with illustrated by James Metcalf.
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Signed1982 Shah 'Abd Al-'Aziz. Puritanism, Sectarian, Polemics and JihadCanberra: 1989A signed copy of Saiyid Athar Abbas Rizvi's interesting volume exploring tensions between Sunni and Shi'i ideologies between 1762 and 1831.
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Signed1885 The Light of AsiaLondon: 1885This signed copy of Edwin Arnold's narrative poem describes the life and enlightenment of Prince Guatama Buddha.
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Signed1934 Mary MagdalenLondon: 1934An uncommon first edition biography on Mary Magdalen, by the leading hostess Edith Olivier, lovingly inscribed by the author.
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1886 The Law Relating to Protestant Nonconformists and Their Places of WorshipLondon: 1886In this very scarce guide, Reginald Winslow clarifies the rules and rights of contemporary Nonconformists
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Signed1909 Handbook of Egyptian Gods and AmuletsCairo: 1909A signed presentation copy of the scarce first edition of R. H. Blanchard, illustrated with images of fifty-four specimens.
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Signed1880-1905 The MassorahLondon: 1880-1905A large first edition, limited, set of The Massorah by Christian David Ginsburg, signed by the author.
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Signed1827 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.
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1914 Grinling Gibbons' Carvings in Saint Paul's CathedralLondon: 1914A beautifully illustrated collection of plates showcasing Grinling Gibbons' woodcarvings in St. Paul's Cathedral, the personal copy of Sir Alexander Colin Cole, Garter Principal King of Arms.
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1873 Registrum Statutorum et Consuetudinum Ecclesiae Cathedralis Saincti Pauli LondinensisLondon: 1873A comprehensive referential work referring to the customs and statues of St. Paul's Cathedral, handsomely bound in quarter morocco.
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Signed1878 A Letter to Father Ignatius on the Death of his MotherLondon: 1878With a touching presentation inscription, this is a very scarce work in which the author mourns the death of his wife, Louisa Genevieve Lyne, and addresses his feelings to his son, the monk Father Ignatius.
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1937 The Norwich Subscription BooksLondon: 1937An association copy of the first edition of E. H. Carter's study of the Norwich subscription books. Presented by the author to his brother, and passed on to the author's son.
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1926 Examples of San Bernardino of SienaLondon: 1926A lovely limited edition copy on the life of Bernardino of Siena, containing moral lessons attributed to him, bound in vellum and signed by artist Robert Austin with numerous illustrated engravings.
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Signed1951 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.
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Signed1872 The New Testament of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, in the Original GreekLondon: 1872Christopher Wordsworth's important edition of the New Testament in the original Greek, a presentation copy inscribed by Wordsworth.
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1989 2vols God, Man & Mrs Thatcher and undermining the Central LineLondon: 1989Two excellent first editions of these non fictional volumes in the Chatto Counter Blasts series, discussing political and religious issues. Signed by all three authors.
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Signed1868 A Plea for DeaconsLondon: 1868A very scarce, first edition of this religious pamphlet regarding the Church of England. Signed by the author, Henry Almack.
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1684 Lucii Coelii Lacatanii Firmiani Opera Thomas Spark First Ed Very Scarce PhillpottsOxford: 1684The first edition of this very scarce Latin work regarding the works of early Christian author, Lacantius, by noted classical scholar, Thomas Spark.
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Signed1818 Speech of Lieutenant General William Thornton First Ed Signed PresentationLondon: 1818A signed presentation copy of Lieutenant General William Thornton's parliamentary speech on transubstantiation and the idolatry nature of the Catholic Church.
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Signed1986 Channel Island Churches John McCormack First Edition Signed ScarceChichester: 1986A first edition copy of John McCormack's 'Channel Island Churches', copiously illustrated, signed and dedicated by the author.
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1822-1823 2 vols in 1 Life of Bishop Wilson and An Address from a ClergymanLondon: 1822-1823Two religious works comprising of a biography and some sermons.