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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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1948 Fifty Years in PalestineLondon: 1948A smart first edition of this very scarce work exploring the author's time as a missionary in Palestine from 1889.
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1865 2vol Lectures on the History of the Jewish ChurchLondon: 1865A smart two volume set of these lectures on the history of the Jewish church and faith from English ecclesiastical historian, Arthur Penrhyn Stanley.
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1677 De Sacrificiis Libri Duo; Quorum Altero Explicantur Omnia JudaeorumLondini; [London]: 1677An uncommon first edition religious text by WIlliam Owtram, an important study on ritual sacrifices.
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1935 The Jew and Palestine: A Land of Impending GlorySydney: 1935A very scarce work relating Lamb's account of his travels in Palestine and his experiences of antisemitism in the 1930s.
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1762 Nouvelle Version des Psaumes Faite sur le Texte HebreuParis: 1762The first edition of this scholarly edition of the psalms of David, the result of a collaboration of several orientalists, but generally credited to Louis de Poix.
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1874 Das Gebetbuch der Judischen Gemeinde zu BraunschweigBraunschweig: 1874A scarce Jewish prayer book from the community in Brunswick, in the original German language.
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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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1892 Buddhism Primitive and Present in Magadha and in CeylonLondon: 1892An early edition of Copleston's study and history of Buddhism.
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1854 The Jews: A Brief SketchLondon: 1854A very scarce work from Herschell on Jewish culture in the present and the future.
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1939 East of EdenLondon: 1939The scarce first UK edition of Israel Joshua Singer's popular novel, 'East of Eden', with the original, unclipped dust wrapper.
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1936-1958 Works of Walter Evans-WentzLondon: 1936-1958Four early edition works of the American anthropologist, Walter Evans-Wentz, regarding Tibetan Buddhism.
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1938 The Secret of the Golden FlowerLondon: 1938A scarce edition of this famous Chinese Taoist book on meditation, previously owned by the English novelist, Warwick Deeping.
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1957 The Third EyeLondon: 1957The famous autobiography of a Tibetan Lama, which later turned out to be written by a British plumber by the name of Cyril Henry Hoskin.
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1926 A Tibetan on TibetLondon: 1926A first edition copy of this fascinating work regarding Tibet, written by a Tibetan.
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1908 The Inward LightLondon: 1908A lovely edition of this work utilising the beliefs of the Burmese people to provide a better understanding of Buddhism.
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1904-1911 Collected Essays of Thomas H HuxleyLondon: 1904-1911A complete collection of essays by Thomas H Huxley.
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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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1956 Oracles and Demons of TibetThe Hague; London: 1956The first edition of this scarce detailed study of Tibetan deities and cults by ethnologist and Tibetologist Réne De Nebesky-Wojkowitz.
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1879-1880 Lectures on the History of The Jewish ChurchLondon: 1879-1880A handsomely bound three volume set regarding the history of the Jewish church, complete in three volumes.
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1923 The Song of SongsBerlin and Jerusalem: 1923Illustrated with twenty-six tipped in colour plates, this is Ze'ev Raban's beautifully illustrated bi-lingual edition of the Song of Songs, printed in both Hebrew and English.
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1883 The Life and Work of St. PaulLondon, Paris & New York: 1883A lovely early edition of Frederic Farrar's history of St Paul with colour plates.
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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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1938 Fragments of the Hidden Years of JesusLondon: 1938A scarce work on the life of Jesus, signed by the anonymous author, 'The Scribe'.
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1921 In the Hours of MeditationMayavati, Himalayas: 1921A charming little work on Hindu meditation, scarcely found in so early an edition.
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1910 Shinran and his Work: Studies in Shinshu TheologyTokyo: 1910An uncommon examination of the work of Japanese Buddhist Shinran written by Rev. Arthur Lloyd.
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1904 The Holy LandLondon: 1904A beautifully illustrated travel guide to the Holy Land of Jerusalem, complete with colour plates and topographical descriptions.
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1728 Il Confessore Istruito OperettaNaples: 1728A work concerning the act of confession from Italian preacher and orator Paolo Segneri in a contemporary binding.
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1700 Histoire des Juifs ecrite par Flavius JosephusAmsterdam: 1700A splendidly illustrated French translation of the writings of Flavius Josephus, translated by Arnauld d'Andilly.
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1889 Lectures on the History of the Jewish ChurchNew York: 1889A smart, three volume Jewish history, complete with maps and plans. A new edition.
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1890 Diaries of Sir Moses and Lady MontefioreChicage: 1890The first edition of this two volume, illustrated biography of these prominent Jewish philanthropists.
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1906 2Vol Under the Syrian SunLondonvii [1], 1-: 1906A first edition account of a journey through Syria, illustrated with vibrant colour plates.
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1853 Oriental and Sacred Scenes, Notes of Travel in Greece, Turkey and PalestineNew York: 1853The scarce first edition of this Biblical scholar's account of his travels in 'the further Orient'.
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1896 Palestine, The Glory of all LandsEdinburgh & London: 1896A first edition study of Palestine and its relationship to the Bible.
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1910 The Historical Geography of the Holy LandLondon: 1910A Scottish Presbyterian theologian's geographical study of Palestine, and its relationship to Christianity.
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1769 Opinions Des Anciens Sur Les Juifs, Reflexions Impartiales Sur L'Evangile & Discours Historique Sur L'ApocalipseLondon: 1769A scarce collection of Jean-Baptise de Mirabaud and Firmin Abauzit works on religion.
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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.