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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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". -
1833 The English Version of the Polyglott Bible; Containing the Old and New TestamentsLondon: 1833A finely bound edition of Samuel Bagster’s Polyglott Bible, presenting the Authorized King James text with his pioneering system of cross-references for comparative biblical study. -
1809 An Essay on the Identity and General Resurrection of the Human BodyLondon : 1809The first edition of this fascinating exploration of the Christian notion of resurrection, drawing from scripture and philosophy. -
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1836 Novum Testamentum [Greek New Testament]Oxford : 1836A beautiful 1836 copy of The New Testament in Greek, in full black morocco with gilt engraved lettering and a gilt fore edge. -
1823 The Economy of Human LifeBirmingham: 1823A very scarce edition of this influential religious work, with a frontispiece. -
c1890-1906 The Holy Bible; Bible Illustrations; Helps to the Study of the BibleOxford; London: c1890-1906A beautiful full crushed morocco bound Bible, accompanied by two critical analyses of the Bible. Handsomely bound by J. & E. Bumpus, with gilt detailing. -
1838 The Complete Duty of Man: or System of Doctrinal and Practical ChristianityLondon : 1838A smart copy of this guide to doctrinal and practical Christianity, half bound in black calf with decorative endpapers. -
1917 Shrewsbury Fables: Being Addresses Given in Shrewsbury School ChapelLondon: 1917A charming collection of fables written by the headmaster at Shrewsbury School. A first edition. -
1908 A Christmas SermonLondon: 1908A festive sermon written by Robert Louis Stevenson, in the scarce quarter cloth variant. -
1726 The History and Antiquities of the Cathedral Church of CanterburyLondon: 1726Beautifully illustrated throughout with engraved plates, this is the first edition of John Dart's impressive early 18th century study of Canterbury Cathedral.