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1725 Lo Specchio della Vera PenitenziaFirenze: 1725A series of sermons by the Italian Dominican friar Jacopo Passavanti, illustrated with a portrait frontispiece. -
1872 Church Sermons by Eminent ClergymenLondon: 1872The first edition of this scarce collection of sermons, contributed by a series of noted clergymen, and bound in crushed half morocco. -
1839 Dictionnaire Apostolique a L'Usaage De MM. Les Cures Des Villes Et Des Campagnes, Et De Tous Ceux Qui Se Destinent a La ChaireParis: 1839A complete ten volume set of Hyacinthe De Montargon's apostolic dictionary, a comprehensive guide for priests, beautifully bound in uniform half straight grain morocco. -
1930 Une Noeliste de Banlieue: Rubis d'Orient (1893-1919)Paris: 1930A smartly bound first edition of this very scarce work from French Catholic priest and biographer Elie Maire. -
1922 Mes Cloitres Dans la TempeteParis: 1922A smartly bound copy of this religious study from Belgian monk Martial Lekeux, in the original French. -
1924 Le Bienheureux Fra Giovanni Angelico de FiesoleParis: 1924The seventh edition of this detailed study on the life and works of Fra Giovanni Angelico da Fiesole, in the original French. -
1924 Dieu En NousToulouse: 1924A smartly bound copy of this work from French Jesuit priest and author, Raoul Plus, in the original French. -
1855 History of the Reformation in the Sixteenth CenturyLondon: 1855A fine four volume English language translation of Jean-Henri Merle d'Aubigne's detailed history of the Protestant Reformation, illustrated throughout with engraved plates. -
1923 Traite de L'Armour de DieuBruxelles: 1923A smartly bound copy of Saint Francis de Sales's Treatise on the Love of God, in the original French. -
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1837 A Reply to the Charges Made by the Rev. Walter Farquhar Hook Against the Catholic ChurchLondon: 1837A signed presentation copy of the very scarce first edition of this response to criticisms levelled against Catholicism in England. -
1923 Le Christ Ideal du Moine: Conferences Spirituelles sur la Vie Monastique et ReligieuseNamur : 1923A pleasing third edition of Columba Marmion's reflections on monastic life at the Maredsous Abbey in Belgium. -
1888 Mois de Marie Tire des Ecrits et de la Vie des Fondateurs de L'OrdreNancy: 1888A finely bound French book of prayers and devotions for the Month of Mary. -
1925 Journal et Pensees de Chaque JourParis: 1925A smartly bound copy of the diaries of Elisabeth Leseur, in the original French. -
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1899-1900 The Bible for Home ReadingLondon: 1899-1900A stunning, Zaehnsdorf-bound pair of works forming a commentary on the Bible with moral reflections, inscribed by the author, Claude Montefiore. -
1844-1845 Lives of the English SaintsLondon: 1844-1845A smart half vellum set featuring the biographies of fourteen English saints, bound in five volumes. With all but two works present in the first edition. -
1835 The History of the Church of ChristEdinburgh: 1835A single-volume edition of Rev. Joseph Milner's major work, continued here by the Rev. T. Haweis after the author's death. -
1861 Lectures on the History of the Eastern ChurchLondon: 1861A leather-bound first edition of this collection of lectures surrounding the history of the Eastern Church, written by ecclesiastical historian and priest, Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. -
1818 The Theological Works of Isaac BarrowOxford: 1818An exceptionally scarce collection of sermons delivered by English Christian theologian Isaac Barrow, this set belonging to British Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel. -
1838 Sermons Preached at Boyle's LectureLondon: 1838A collection of lectures delivered by English classical scholar and theologian Richard Bentley, the first edition to contain notes by the Rev. Alexander Dyce. -
1924 Ce Que Jesus Voyait du Haut de la CroixParis: 1924A smartly bound copy of this religious exploration of Jesus's time on the cross from French Catholic philosopher Antonin-Dalmace Sertillanges. -
1902 2vol La Vie Chretienne Au Milieu du Monde & Lettres du R. P. DidonParis: 1902Two smartly bound studies of religion from Henri Lasserre and R. P. Didon, in the original French. -
1927 La Vie de Sainte Claire D'Assise D'Apres Les Anciens TextesParis: 1927A smartly bound copy of this biographical sketch of Saint Clare of Assisi, in the original French. -
1772 Paradise Lost: A Poem in Twelve BooksDublin: 1772The complete two volume Thomas Newton edition of John Milton's epic religious poem, bound in full leather and illustrated with brilliant engravings. -
1911 Jeanne D'ArcParis: 1911A charmingly illustrated example of this French language biography of Joan of Arc, from French historian and politician Gabriel Hanotaux. -
c1905 La Journee du ChretienBelgique: c1905A finely bound French volume of prayers and meditations for Catholics. -
1953 Essais CatholiquesParis: 1953The first edition of this collection of essays on the Catholic faith by English novelist Graham Greene, translated into French. -
1973 2vols Biblioteca de Autores Espanoles: Fray Jeronimo de Mendieta, Historia Eclesiastica IndianaMadrid: 1973A two-volume facsimile of Jerónimo de Mendieta's 'Historia Eclesiastica Indiana' in the original Spanish, with a detailed introduction, from a series on Spanish authors. -
1868 Verses on Various OccasionsLondon: 1868An early edition of this collection of poetry and verse from English writer John Henry Newman. -
1875 Science, Theism, and Revelation, Considered in Relation to Mr. Mill's Essays on Nature, Religion & Theism.London: 1875A very scarce essay written by John Seccombe regarding the relationship between the essays of John Stuart Mill with science, theism and revelation. -
1789 A Curious Hieroglyphick Bible; or, Select Passages in the Old and New TestamentsLondon: 1789A scarce, early edition of this richly illustrated "Hieroglyphick Bible' in which certain words or phrases are substituted for vignette illustrations, designed for the amusement of young people and to teach them about the holy scriptures. -
1940 Robbery Under Law: The Mexican Object-LessonLondon: 1940The second edition of Evelyn Waugh's searing critique of Mexico under Lazaro Cardenas in the late 1930s. In the vibrant original dust wrapper. -
1963 Hamlet's Divinity and Other EssaysLondon: 1963A lovely first edition copy of this scarce collection of essays on religious and historical themes by Christopher Devlin, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1807 The Clergyman's Instructor, or A Collection of Tracts on the Ministerial DutiesOxford: 1807A rare first edition of the Clergyman's Instructor, a selection of tracts by George Herbert, Jeremy Taylor, Edmund Gibson and others, advising on ministerial duties. -
c1844 The Book of Common Prayer Together with The English Version of the Polygott Bible, and the Psalms of DavidLondon: c1844A pocket sized volume containing the 'Common Book of Prayer' the 'Polyglott bible' and the 'Psalms of David' in a lovely full morocco binding. -
1880-4 Diocesan Histories: Salisbury, Norwich and DurhamLondon: 1880-4Three works from the 'Diocesan Histories' series, covering the history of Salisbury Norwich and Durham, in uniform decorative cloth bindings, and folding maps. -
1904 Women Who Have Worked and WonLondon: [1904]The first edition of this interesting illustrated work on the lives of many noted and influential Christian women, written by Jennie Chappell and bound in half calf.