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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. -
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. -
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. -
1866 3vol The History of the JewsLondon: 1866The fourth revised and extended edition of Henry Hart Milman's in-depth History of the Jews, vols.1-3. A complete set. -
1886 The City of DavidLondon: 1886A vanishingly scarce history and topographical guide to Jerusalem and the City of David. -
1668-1674 Exercitations on the Epistle to the Hebrews. Also Concerning the Messiah.London: 1668-1674An impressive volume containing the first edition of Puritan theologian John Owen's two works on the Epistle to the Hebrews, an detailed work of Biblical literary criticism. -
1860 2 Vols The Faiths of the World; An Account of all Religions and Religious Sects, their Doctrines, Rites, Ceremonies, and CustomsLondon; Edinburgh: 1960An extensive reference work regarding faiths worldwide in the nineteenth century by James Gardner, profusely illustrated throughout. -
1875 The Land and The Book; Or, Biblical IllustrationsLondon: 1875A smart copy of this description of the author's experiences in the Middle East, journeying to the Holy Land. -
1923 The Book of RuthLondon: 1923A Nonesuch limited edition of this historical book of the Bible, a smart copy with striking decorations. -
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1933 פאַר אונדזער שול [For Our School]Vilnius: 1933The vanishingly scarce first edition of Shloyme Bastomski's discussion of the importance of offering a secular Yiddish education in schools. -
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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. -
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1950 The Great Synagogue, London, 1690-1940London: 1950A beautiful limited edition work on the Great Synagogue of London, an important institution in the city that was destroyed in the Blitz. A illustrated work signed by the author. -
1913 Notes on the Hebrew Text and the Topography of the Books of SamuelOxford: 1913A smart second edition of this collection of notes on the Books of Samuel, with illustrations and folding maps. -
1970 The Religious Minorities of Chios: Jews and Roman CatholicsLondon: 1970An excellent example of the uncommon first edition of Argenti's scholarly study of the religious minorities of the Greek island of Chios, and the manner in which they have interacted with the dominant Greek Orthodox faith. -
1952 The Song of Songs: A Fragmentary Wedding IdyllLondon: [1952]The first edition of this play based on the biblical poem the 'Song of Songs', with expressive drawings by Arthur Wragg. -
1855 The Development of the Religious Idea in Judaism, Christianity, and MahomedanismLondon: 1855A smart copy of this translated series of lectures on religion and the religious idea from German rabbi Ludwig Philippson. -
1795 Letters of Certain Jews to Monsieur VoltairePhiladelphia: 1795The very scarce first US edition of this collection of letters from Jewish intellectuals refuting Voltaire's criticisms of their faith. -
1925 Balkis et Salomon Histoire de la Reine du Matin et du Prince des GeniesParis : 1925A pleasing limited edition copy of this story concerning Solomon and the Queen of Sheba, by French romanticism writer Gerard de Nerval. -
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. -
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. -
1874 Das Gebetbuch der Judischen Gemeinde zu BraunschweigBraunschweig: 1874A scarce Jewish prayer book from the community in Brunswick, in the original German language. -
1854 The Jews: A Brief SketchLondon: 1854A very scarce work from Herschell on Jewish culture in the present and the future. -
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. -
1954 The King of SchnorrersLondon: 1954A beautifully illustrated limited edition copy of this amusing work about Jewish life in London. -
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1880-1905 The MassorahLondon: 1880-1905A large first edition, limited, set of The Massorah by Christian David Ginsburg, signed by the author. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
1938 Fragments of the Hidden Years of JesusLondon: 1938A scarce work on the life of Jesus, signed by the anonymous author, 'The Scribe'. -
1904 The Holy LandLondon: 1904A beautifully illustrated travel guide to the Holy Land of Jerusalem, complete with colour plates and topographical descriptions. -
1728 Il Confessore Istruito OperettaNaples: 1728A work concerning the act of confession from Italian preacher and orator Paolo Segneri in a contemporary binding. -
1700 Histoire des Juifs ecrite par Flavius JosephusAmsterdam: 1700A splendidly illustrated French translation of the writings of Flavius Josephus, translated by Arnauld d'Andilly. -
1889 Lectures on the History of the Jewish ChurchNew York: 1889A smart, three volume Jewish history, complete with maps and plans. A new edition. -
1906 2Vol Under the Syrian SunLondonvii [1], 1-: 1906A first edition account of a journey through Syria, illustrated with vibrant colour plates. -
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'. -
1910 The Historical Geography of the Holy LandLondon: 1910A Scottish Presbyterian theologian's geographical study of Palestine, and its relationship to Christianity.