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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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c1875 6 Vols The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments With a Commentary and Critical NotesLondon: c1875A smartly bound six-volume set of Adam Clarke’s celebrated Bible with commentary, complete with the author’s final corrections and fold-out maps, in a signed binding by Riviere. -
1887 The Legendary History of the Cross: A series of Sixty-four Woodcuts from a Dutch Book Published by Veldener, A.D. 1483.London: 1887A charming reproduction of the 1483 Veldener woodcuts illustrating the Legendary History of the Cross, with brass clasps. -
1845 A Pilgrim's ReliquaryLondon: 1845The scarce first edition of A Pilgrim's Reliquary, a fascinating reflection on pilgrimage and its history. In fine binding. -
1839 The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Hammersmith, Interspersed with Biographical Notices of Illustrious and Eminent Persons, Who Have Been Born, or Who Have Resided in the Parish, During the Three Preceding CenturiesLondon: 1839A smart copy of this parish history of Hammersmith by Thomas Faulkner, richly illustrated with maps, plates, and plans. -
1868 Historical Memorials of Westminster AbbeyLondon: 1868A smartly bound copy of Arthur Penrhyn Stanely's historical survey of Westminster Abbey, with exceptional original photographs bound in. -
1881 Chapters in the History of Old S. Paul'sLondon: 1881A handsomely bound first edition on the history of St Paul’s, this copy is exceptional for its additional illustrations, based on Sparrow Simpson’s privileged access to the cathedral archives. -
1966 Folktales of IrelandLondon: 1966An uncommon first edition copy of this popular anthology, in original pictorial dust wrapper. -
1755 De Exemptione et Libertate Imperiali Monasterii S. Emmerami et Martyr. RatisbonaeRatisbonae : 1755A very scarce copy of this 18th-century dissertation on the monastery and martyr Saint of St. Emmeram. -
c1870 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, According to the Authorised Version. With the Marginal Readings, and Original and Selected Parallel References Printed at Length, and the Commentaries of Henry and Scott.London; Glasgow : c1870A richly illustrated late-Victorian family Bible in an elegant morocco binding, with condensed commentaries by Henry and Scott, devotional essays, and chromolithographic plates and maps. -
1733 Liturgia: Seu Liber Precum Communium, Et Administrationis SacramentorumLondini: 1733The fifth edition of this Latin Book of Common Prayer, the first appearance of which provided the first Latin version of the 1662 liturgy. -
1979 The Chapel of the Most Excellent Order of the British EmpireOxford : 1979A fine copy of the third edition in the publisher's original cloth, illustrated throughout with photographs. -
1733 The Works of Flavius JosephusLondon: 1733A beautifully illustrated collected edition of Flavius Josephus' works, translated by Sir Roger L'Estrange Knight. With folding engraved maps and plans. -
1940 The City Temple 1640-1940London: 1940A highly illustrated first edition of historical work on City Temple, in the original unclipped dust wrapper, with a frontispiece and 15 plates. -
2001 3vol Characteristicks of Men, Manners, Opinions, TimesIndianapolis : 2001A fantastic three volume set of works by the 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury on a wide range of topics, in the original slip case. -
1700 An Essay Concerning the Divine Right of TythesLondon: 1700A bright example of the scarce first edition of Charles Leslie's theological defence of the use of tythes to fund the church. -
1794 H Kainh Diatheke, Novum TestamentumLondini: 1794A scarce example of John Mill's important Greek language translation of the New Testament, in a contemporary calf binding. -
1653 Precious Remedies Against Satans DevicesLondon: 1653The very scarce second edition of Thomas Brook's striking Puritan guide to avoiding the influence of Satan, presenting prayers to defend against Satanic temptation. -
1965 2vol Thomas Traherne Centuries, Poems And ThanksgivingsOxford: 1965A complete two volume set of the intensely spiritual writings of Thomas Traherne, in the original unclipped dust wrappers with frontispieces. -
1950-1959 4Vols Collection of Works on Monastic and Religious Orders in EnglandCambridge : 1950-1959A pleasing collection of works on monastic and religious orders in England by Dom David Knowles, complete in four volumes, three in the original clipped dust wrappers. -
1971 Elizabethan Critical EssaysLondon: 1971The complete two-volume set of Elizabethan Critical Essays, an insightful selection of contemporary literary criticism that teaches readers contemporary attitudes and beliefs. -
1886 The Wide World and Our Work In ItLondon: [1886] Dated from a copy held by Spurgeon's CollegeA very scarce 1886 first edition, in original blue cloth boards, with folding map, in good condition. -
1913 With the Russian Pilgrims To JerusalemLondon : 1913A smart half vellum copy of this account of the journey of Russian peasants to Jerusalem, with a frontispiece, 37 plates and a coloured map. -
1897 Twenty-Six Years of Missionary Work In ChinaNew York : 1897An illustrated second edition of this account of missionary work in China, with a frontispiece and 7 plates. -
1664 The Works of the Pious and Profoundly-Learned Joseph MedeLondon: 1664The very scarce influential and popular theological works of Joseph Mede bound in two volumes, with all five books present here. -
1884 God's Glorious Creation; or, The Mighty Marvels of Earth, Sea, and SkyLondon: 1884A profusely illustrated devotional Victorian survey of the earth, sea, and sky blending natural science with moral and religious reflection, handsomely bound in full calf prize binding for Ruabon Grammar School by Relfe Brothers. -
1812 A Father's Reasons for Being a ChristianLondon: 1812The first edition of this very scarce theologian work from the Rev. Charles Powlett. -
1912 Orders for the Ministration of the Sacraments and of other Rites According to the Use of the Church of EnglandOxford: 1912This work presents the official liturgies, sacraments, and ceremonies of the Church of England, bound in a smart morocco binding by Oxford. -
1908 In JapanLondon: 1908The first edition of Gaston Migeon's scholarly account of his travels to Japan, with a particular focus on culture and art. -
1896 Ever Westward Through Heathen LandsLondon: 1896A scarce missionary book that offers a glimpse into the attitudes of 19th century Christians travelling across North America and Asia. -
1927 The Dialogue Concerning Tyndale By Sir Thomas MoreLondon : 1927A scarce facsimile of Sir Thomas More's dialogue concerning Tyndale, with a frontispiece portrait. -
1879 Catherine and Crauford Tait: A MemoirLondon: 1879The first edition of Archbishop Tait's loving memoir on his late wife and son, both virtuous figures who led inspiring lives. -
1821 Biblia ArabicaLondon: 1821A very scarce Arabic translation of the 1671 Roman Bible, in contemporary calf. -
1966-1970 2vol An Ecclesiastical History of England The Victorian ChurchLondon : 1966-1970This comprehensive 2 volume set on the history of the Victorian church, in the original unclipped dust wrappers. -
1908 King Solomon and the Fair Shulamite from "The Song of Songs"New York: 1908A scarce illustrated retelling of the biblical poem King Solomon and the Fair Shulamite. -
1911 The RoadmenderLondon: 1911A beautiful cloth-bound copy of Margaret Barber's Christian writings, published under the alias "Michael Fairless". -
1874 4vol Explication des Épitres de Saint PaulParis: 1874The scarce third edition of Bernadin de Picquigny's Explanations of Saint Paul's Letters. A complete set of 4 volumes in decorative calf binding.