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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.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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1818 Reflections on DeathChiswick: 1818A smartly bound, pocket sized edition of William Dodd's eloquent reflections on death.
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1698 Ecclesiastical Cases Relating to the Duties and Rights of the ParochialLondon: 1698Two very scarce Anglican works by the Bishop of Worcester Edward Stillingfleet, in a lovely condition considering it's age.
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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.
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1787-8 The Death of Abel The Life of Jesus Christ The Holy WarNewcastle: 1787-8A collection of three devotional works bound in one, by Salomon Gessner, William Craig, and John Bunyan, illustrated with beautiful frontispieces.
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1948 Every Man's Book of SaintsLondon: 1948A finely bound copy of Charles Clarke's noted devotional work, the 'Book of Saints'.
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1885 l'Imitation de Jesus-ChristTours: 1885A French translation of 'l'Imitation de Jesus-Christ', illustrated with a frontispiece.
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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.
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c1871 The Spirit of PraiseLondon: c1871A finely bound collection of hymns. Beautifully decorated, with engravings and decorative letters.
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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.
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1683 Certain Sermons or Homilies Appointed to be Read in Churches in the TimeOxford: 1683A scarce collection of sermons and homilies, which were delivered during Queen Elizabeth's reign.
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1840 The Family Expositor or A Paraphrase and Version of the New TestamentLondon: 1840An uncommon, four volume set of Philip Doddridge's important devotional work.
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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'.
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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.
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1607 The Booke of Common Prayer with The Whole Booke of PsalmesLondon: 1607-11A beautifully bound, early seventeenth century Books of Common Prayer, with the Book of Psalms.