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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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1825 Bijbel Bevattende Alle de Boeken des Ouden en Nieuwen VerbondsLeyden: 1925The first edition of Johannes van der Palm's important Dutch translation of the bible, comprising of both the Old and New Testaments. -
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. -
c1845 Twenty-Two Reasons for Entering the Catholic ChurchLondon: c1845A very scarce Catholic pamphlet written by the controversialist Roman Catholic convert, Thomas William Marshall. -
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. -
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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1796 The Sincere Chistian's Devout Companion or How to Live one Day to GodLondon: 1796An uncommon devotional pamphlet from the late eighteenth century. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1839 A Sermon Preached at the Opening of St. Mary's Catholic Church, in DerbyDerby: 1839A very scarce first edition of this interesting sermon delivered at the opening of a Catholic Church in Derby in 1839, by Nicholas Wiseman. -
1801 A Letter to Mr. Britton, Minister at Downham, in the Isle of ElyLondon: 1801A very scarce first edition of William Huntington's letter written towards Downham's Mr Britton, an example of Huntington's Antinomianism beliefs. -
1746 Great Britain's Thanks to God, to Her Governours, and the People, That Offer'dDerby: 1746A very scarce first edition of this sermon by Ebenezer Latham, delivered on Sunday 9th October, 1746. -
1660 Chronologia Sacra Romanae EcclesiaeOxford: 1660A collection of two of James Ussher's works on the Old Testament, in the original Latin, in a good condition for its age. -
1650 Lyra Prophetica Davidis Regis with Lingua Eruditorum Sive MethodicaLondon: 1650Two very scarce works on the grammatical lexicon of the Hebrew psalter. -
1774 The Moveable Feasts Fasts and Other Annual ObservancesLondon: 1774A scarce, first edition copy of Dr Alban Butler's account of the Moveable Feasts in the Catholic. -
1786 Memorable Remarks Upon the Ancient and Modern State of the Jewish NationBolton: 1786Three uncommon religious works bound together. All were published by B Jackson in 1786. -
1787 A Declaration of my Last Sentiments on the Different Doctrines of ReligionLondon: 1787A very scarce, first English edition of Pierre Francois le Courayer's reflection on Catholic doctrines. -
1737 Origine de la Grandeur de la Cour de Rome et de la Nomination aux EvechesLa Haye: 1737A scarce, first edition volume of Rene Aubert de Vertot's Papal history. -
1699 Histoire des Cinq Propositions de JanseniusLiege: 1699A smartly bound copy of this uncommon attack on Jansenism which was published anonymously. -
1699 A Commentary Upon the Fourth Book of MosesLondon: 1699A very scarce, bright religious commentary on the fourth book of Moses. Written by noted theologian, Simon Patrick. -
1681 An Answer to a Late Pamphlet Entituled Character of a Popish SuccessorLondon: 1681A fine, very scarce political and religious tract written at the peak of the Popish Plot, and therefore ant-Catholic hysteria in England and Scotland. -
1696 A Brief and Plain Exposition and Paraphrase of the Whole book of the RevelationLondon: 1696A very scarce, first edition of Samuel Cradock's exposition of the Book of Revelation. Here he dissects the book from a Nonconformist lens. -
1613 Gravissimae Quaestionis de Christianarum EcclesiarumLondon: 1613The first edition of the first work by major theologian James Ussher. A very scarce title, this was intended as a continuation of Bishop Jewel's 'Apologia'. -
1641 A Speech of Mr John White, Counsellor at Law, Made in the CommonsLondon: 1641A very scarce first edition of this speech on episcopacy, written and delivered by the Welsh lawyer and Member of Parliament John White. -
1801 The Millennium: or, Chearful Prospects of the Reign of Truth, PeaceTaunton: 1801A very scarce first edition of these two sermons preached by Thomas Howe at the New Chapel in Bridport in 1800 and 1801. -
1694 The History of the Church of MalabarLondon: 1694An excellent copy of the scarce first English edition of Aleixo de Menezes' history of the Malabar Catholic church. -
1634 Abrege Des Views Des Principaux Fondatevrs Des Religions de L'EgliseAnvers: 1634The first edition of this uncommon, beautifully illustrated work regarding the foundation of the Church and its founding figures. -
1605 Occasio Arrepta Neglecta Huius Commoda Illius IncommodaAntverpiae: 1605The first edition of this uncommon, beautifully illustrated moralistic emblem book. In a contemporary vellum binding. -
1581 Consilia Eminentissimi I. V. Interpretis D. Francisci ZabarellaeVenetiis; [Venice]: 1581A very scarce Catholic Latin work by Francesco Zabarella, being a collection of suggestions and advice for the reader relating to the Christian faith. -
1857 Conferences de Toulouse suivies de Divers OpusculesParis: 1857A first edition collection of Lacordaire's speeches on spiritual and religious matters in Toulouse. -
1748 Liturgia Romana VetusNew York: 1748A scarce first edition two volume set of works by Muratori, a leading Italian historian and scholar of his time. -
1888 The Alleged Antiquity of AnglicanismLondon: 1888A very scarce first edition copy of theologian Sydney F. Smith's response to Lord Selborne's 'A Defence of the Church of England Against Disestablishment'. -
1877 Tractatus De Romano Pontifice Cum Prolegomeno De EcclesiaRomae: 1877A first edition work of theologian Dominico Palmieri's critical studies of the church and the pope. -
1704 The Case of Impropriations and of the Augmentation of Vicarages and OtherLondon: 1704A very scarce first edition of White Kennett's interesting analysis of the Church of England, written just after a period of serious religious turmoil in England. -
1716 The Holy Bible Containing the Old Testament and the NewOxford: 1716-1717A beautiful set of the famed 'Vinegar Bible' published by John Baskett of Oxford. Dibdin notes this Bible as 'the most magnificent' of the Oxford Bibles. A handsome edition, with this set bound in a binding with George III's monogram to the boards.