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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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1720-1753 Three Muggletonian Pamphlets[London]: 1720-1753Three very scarce Muggletonian pamphlets handsomely bound in a single volume, reflecting the ideology of the small Protestant Christian movement which was established in 1651. -
1916 The Soliloquy of a HermitNew York: 1916A lovely first US edition of this early introspective work from British novelist T. F. Powys. -
1868 Verses on Various OccasionsLondon: 1868An early edition of this collection of poetry and verse from English writer John Henry Newman. -
1732 A Defence of Reveal'd Religion Against the Exceptions of a Late Writer in His BookLondon: 1732The uncommon first edition of John Conybeare's response to Matthew Tindal's 'Christianity as Old as the Creation', in which he emphasises the importance of scripture. -
1933-1934 5vol The Romance of Canterbury Cathedral & The Story of Southwark, Durham, Exeter, & Wells CathedralsLondon: 1932-1934A smart collection of illustrated work on the cathedrals of Canterbury, Southwark, Durham, Exeter, and Wells. -
c1850 The Self-Interpreting Bible, Containing the Old and New TestamentsGlasgow : c1850A handsome and firm copy of Rev. John Brown's best-known work, the Self-Interpreting Bible, adorned with engraved plates. -
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. -
1823 2vol Body and SoulLondon: 1823A scarce third edition of this insightful work on body and soul in relation to Christianity, with additions and corrections. -
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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. -
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1918 The Book of JobEast Sheen: 1918A signed presentation copy of Walter Runciman's limited edition of the Book of Job, inscribed to prolific English novelist Marie Belloc Lowndes. -
1695 Valor Beneficiorum: or, A Valuation of All Ecclesiastical Preferments in England and WalesLondon: 1695A scarce Latin study of the ecclesiastical preferments of England and Wales, the first edition. -
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. -
1813-1817 Theron and Aspasio: Or, a Series of Dialogues and LettersLondon: 1813-1817The two volume Thomas Kelly edition of Rev. James Hervey's theological work, structured in a series of dialogues. -
1814 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and CeremoniesLondon: 1814An early 19th-century copy of this Book of Common Prayer, inscribed with an impressive family record to the endpapers, dating back to 1874. -
c1900 On Oceania's Shores: The Story of How the Gospel was Carried to the Aboriginies of New ZealandKilmarnock: c1900A very scarce book for young readers, offering a history of how Christianity was adopted by Maori people. -
1936 A Devotionarie Book of John Evelyn of Wotton 1620-1706London: 1936A limited edition of John Evelyn's religious devotional work, in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
1943 The Other Six Deadly Sins: An Address Given to the Public Morality CouncilLondon: 1943A smart first edition of this booklet detailing an address given by English novelist Dorothy Leigh Sayers on deadly sins. -
1927 The Parable Against Persecution: A Proposed New Chapter for the BibleBoston : 1927A charming booklet printed with this parable, of which Benjamin Franklin would use as a light-hearted hoax, "reading" it from the Bible. -
1791 A Curious Hieroglyphick Bible; Or, Select Passages in the Old and New TestamentsLondon: 1791The tenth edition of this delightfully illustrated pictorial Bible, featuring countless vignette wood engravings representing Biblical passages. -
1831 Bible Illustrations; Or, A Description of Manners and Customs Peculiar to the EastLondon: 1831The very scarce first edition of the Rev. Bourne Draper Hall's illustrated depiction of life in 'the East', drawing parallels to Biblical passages. -
1797-1829 Series of Prints on Roman History and the Old TestamentLondon: 1797-1829Three works by Sarah Trimmer, including two of her impressive plate volumes, exploring the history of Rome and the Old Testament. -
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. -
1848 The Works of the Rev. Sydney SmithLondon: 1848A complete three-volume set containing the works of English wit and preacher, Sydney Smith. -
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. -
1803-1805 A New Series of Prints, Accompanied by Easy LessonsLondon: 1803-1805A charming and very scarce volume presenting the first editions of Mrs. Trimmer's collection of moral lessons, drawn from the Old Testament and New Testament. -
1826 Scripture History, Including the Lives of the Most Celebrated Apostles, &cLondon: 1826A beautifully illustrated children's guide to scriptural history and the apostles and saints of the Bible, with over one hundred plates. -
c1874 The Life of ChristLondon: c1874Frederic Farrar's popular religious work on the life of Jesus Christ, bound over two volumes in full calf. -
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. -
1823 Scripture History, Including the Lives of the Most Celebrated Apostles, &cLondon: 1823A beautifully illustrated children's guide to scriptural history and the apostles and saints of the Bible. Volume II only of a two volume work. -
1783 Sacred History, Selected from Scriptures, with Annotations and ReflectionsLondon: 1783The vanishingly scarce first edition of volume II only of Mrs. Trimmer's work of high church Anglican moral guidance. -
1816 The Footstep to Mrs. Trimmer's Sacred HistoryLondon: 1816A scarce religious textbook for young children, acting as a precursor for a similar volume by Sarah Trimmer. -
1906 The Life of Takla Haymanot The Miracles of Takla Haymanot The Book of the Riches of KingsLondon: 1906Volume II only of this scarce, beautiful facsimile of Ethiopian manuscripts regarding the life and miracles of Tekle Haymanot, illustrated with colourful plates. -
1855 The Comprehensive Family Bible: Containing the Old and New TestamentsLondon: 1855A wonderful example of David Davidson's scarce and beautifully illustrated edition of the Holy Bible, including both the Old and New Testament.