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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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1927 The Dialogue Concerning Tyndale By Sir Thomas MoreLondon : 1927A scarce facsimile of Sir Thomas More's dialogue concerning Tyndale, with a frontispiece portrait. -
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. -
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. -
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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. -
1905 Cathedral Cities of EnglandLondon: 1905The first edition of this scarce detailed account of the cathedral cities of England, with 60 colourful illustrated plates throughout. -
1836 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland; Together with The Psalter or Psalms of DavidOxford: 1836A smart copy of The Book of Common Prayer in a full roan binding with blind stamping for a Mrs. Simon, containing the liturgy, psalms, ordination rites, and calendar of the Church of England and Ireland. -
1865 Evangelisches Gesang-Buch. Herausgegeben nach den Beshlüssen der Synoden von Jülich, Cleve, Berg, und von der Grafschaft MarkWuppertal: 1865An elegant purple velvet-bound evangelical hymnbook, authorized by the synods of Jülich, Cleve, Berg, and Mark, with approval of the High Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs, with metal fittings, clasp, and clamshell slipcase. -
c1870 The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church According to the United Church of England: Together with the Proper Lessons for Sundays and Other Holy-DaysLondon: c1870A smartly bound full morocco Prayer Book with brass clasp, containing Cranmer’s foundational liturgy with sacraments, rites, and proper lessons for Sundays and Holy Days. -
1849 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated Out of the Original TonguesLondon: 1849A smart copy of The Holy Bible, elegantly bound in dark green crushed morocco, complete with six hand-coloured maps by Leighton and Taylor, and appointed for reading in churches. -
1864 Apologia Pro Vita Sua: Being A Reply to a Pamphlet Entitled "What, Then, Does Dr. Newman Mean?"London: 1864A smartly bound first edition of this history of the author's religious opinions, in response to an attack by Charles Kingsley, bound in half morocco. -
1824 2 Vols A Commentary on the Book of PsalmsLondon: 1824A very scarce two-volume set of Bishop George Horne’s Commentary on the Psalms, smartly bound in a full calf binding. -
1580 L'Histoire Ecclesiastique Des Eglises Reformees Au Royaume de FranceAnvers [Antwerp]: 1580The first edition of an important and very scarce sixteenth century ecclesiastical history, being the second volume in Theodore Beze's history of the reformed churches, bound in full contemporary calf. -
1648 Animadversiones in Veteris Testamenti Libros OmnesLugduni Batavorum: 1648An early edition of Louis de Dieu's very scarce work featuring observations and translations of the Old Testament, bound in full contemporary calf, and written in the original Latin. -
c1877 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated out of the Original Tongues: and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, by His Majesty's Special CommandOxford: c1877A handsomely bound copy of the Holy Bible with the Old and New Testament , in a full morocco prize binding by the Worshipful Company of Leathersellers. -
1675 The Government of the Tongue Richard and The Art of ContentmentOxford: 1675Two early impressions of Richard Allestree's instructional religious works, one on using the spoken word to promote Christian teachings, and the other on how we to find contentment through god's teachings, bound in full calf. -
1689 The Pastoral Letters of the Incomparable JurieuLondon: 1689The exceptionally scarce first English translated edition of Pierre Jurieu's work advocating for Protestants in France who were caught under "Babylonish tyranny", as they were forced to convert to Catholicism. -
1759 The Knowledge and Practice of Christianity Made Easy To the Meanest Capacities: or, an Essay Towards an Instruction for the IndiansLondon: 1759An uncommon early edition of Bishop Thomas Wilson's guide to the practice of Christianity aimed at Christians living in Georgia, together with directions and prayers for different groups of people. -
1760 The Pilgrim's Progress, From This World to That Which to Come: Delivered Under The Similitude of a DreamLondon: 1760John Bunyan's important allegorical novel adorned with wood cuts and bound in the contemporary calf boards. -
1796 Advice from Farmer Trueman to his Daughter MaryNot Stated: 1796An early edition of Jonas Hanway's educational work intended to dissuade young people from the temptations of vice that await them in the city. -
1738 The Religion of Nature DelineatedLondon: 1738William Wollaston's influential philosophical work, examining the system of ethics in religion, and providing the author's thoughts on natural religion, bound in full contemporary calf. -
1747 Observations on the History and Evidence of the Resurrection of Jesus ChristLondon: 1747The very scarce, first edition of Gilbert West's exploration of the resurrection of Jesus, bound in a lovely full calf. -
1927 The Treasury of the Sacred HeartDublin: 1927A smartly bound abridged edition of the The Treasury of the Sacred Heart, a popular collection of Catholic prayers and devotions.