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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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1821 The Psalms and Hymns of the Late Dr. Isaac WattsLondon: 1821A two-volume collection of verses from prolific hymn writer and theologian, Isaac Watts. -
1838 The Visitor, or Monthly Instructor, for 1838London: 1838A smart first edition of this collection of articles and stories from the Religious Tract Society. -
1714 Les Vies des SS. Peres des Deserts, et des Saintes Solitaires d'Orient et d'OccidentAmsterdam: 1714Two attractive volumes of this early eighteenth-century French translation of the 'Lives of the Desert Fathers', with engravings. -
1887 Loving Links: A Selection of Scripture Texts with Appropriate VersesLondon: 1887A smart copy of this scarce collection of scripture texts and verses, with illustrations. -
1724 The Life of Dr. John Colet, Dean of S. Paul's in the reigns of Henry VII and Henry VIIILondon: 1724The scarce first edition of Samuel Knight's biography of John Colet, a Catholic priest and Renaissance humanist. -
![1683 An Historical Account of the Heroick Life and Magnanimous Actions of [...] James Duke of Monmouth](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/3/930f2_127_.jpg)
1683 An Historical Account of the Heroick Life and Magnanimous Actions of [...] James Duke of MonmouthLondon: 1683The very scarce first edition of this complimentary biography of the Duke of Monmouth, published two years prior to his Rebellion. -
c1775 ApocryphaNot Stated: c1775A smart late eighteenth century edition of the Apocrypha, in an attractive quarter morocco binding. -
1871 English Reprints: Rede me and Be Nott WrotheLondon: 1871A collection of works by noteworthy English authors such as Sir Walter Raleigh, bound in quarter calf. -
1807 Letters to a Prebendary: Being an Answer to Reflections on Popery, by the Rev. J. SturgesCork: 1807The fourth edition of the best known work of English Roman Catholic bishop and controversialist John Milner. -
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1836 The Patriarchal Religion of Britain; Or, A Complete Manual of Ancient British DruidismLondon: 1836A signed presentation copy of this very scarce mid nineteenth century work on British Druids and their origins, customs, tenets and costumes. -
1946 Unpopular OpinionsLondon: 1946The first edition of this fascinating collection of essays from Dorothy Sayers, examining her Christian faith, and the contemporary politics of England. -
1861 The Revised Code of the Committee of Council on Education Dispassionately ConsideredCambridge; London: 1861The first edition of this vanishingly scarce discussion of The Revised Code of 1862, from scholar, schoolmaster and churchman Charles Vaughan. -
1846 The Church in the CatacombsLondon: 1846The first edition of Charles Maitland's illustrated description of 'the primitive Church of Rome'. -
1863 English Sacred PoetryLondon, New York.: 1863A scarce richly illustrated anthology of major English religious poetry, selected and edited by Robert Aris Willmott. -
1847 Parochial Sketches of AvondaleLondon: 1847A very scarce first edition of this commentary on the parish of Avondale from the Reverend J. A. Beckett. -
1747-48 Observations on the History and Evidences of the Resurrection of Jesus ChristLondon: 1747-48Two insightful religious treatises bound in one, by Gilbert West and George Lyttelton. -
1967 The Gods of MexicoLondon: 1967The first edition of this work by Cottie Arthur Burland on the ancient religions of Mexico, in the original scarce dust wrapper. -
1837 The Pilgrim's ProgressGlasgow : 1837A smart copy of this important theological fiction, complete with notes, a memoir of John Bunyan and very scarce illustrations, including a folding plate. -
1763 The Book of Common PrayerLondon: 1763A richly illustrated, eighteenth century prayer book, containing 'The Book of Common Prayer', 'A Companion to the Altar' and 'The Whole Book of Psalms'. -
1746-1751 Summa S. Thomae, Hodiernis Academiarum Moribus Accommodata, Sive Cursus TheologiaeLeodii: 1746-1751The very scarce nineteen volume first edition of Charles-Rene Billuart's impressive theological work, attractively bound in tree calf. -
c1900 By The Rivers of Africa: From Cape Town to UgandaLondon: c1900A smart copy of this illustrated commentary of the author's own experiences in Africa. -
1909-1922 4vol A Collection of Missionary Accounts from AfricaLondon: 1909-1922A collection of four exciting adventure novels set in Africa, with illustrations. -
1780 The Bible in Miniature or a Concise History of the Old and New TestamentsLondon: 1780A smart copy of this miniature Holy Bible from Newbery. The first Newberry edition. -
1872 Proper Lessons to be Read at Mattins and Evensong on the Sundays and Other Holy-Days Throughout the YearOxford: 1872A miniature first edition of this uncommon calendar of Christian teachings and preaches to be read throughout the year in church, bound in full calf. -
1894 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Holy CommunionLondon: 1894A smart miniature edition of the Book of Common Prayer, an important religious text. -
1878 A Year-Book of Gifts and Graces in the Words of the Holy ScriptureLondon: 1878A scarce first edition of this collection of religious and moral phrases for the year. -
1891 Messes et VepresDijon: 1891A scarce pocket-sized copy of this collection of masses and vespers, in the original French. -
c1835 A Golden Treasury For the Children of GodLondon: 1835A charming miniature edition of Bogatzky's devotional Christian work, bound in full morocco. -
1701 Jacob's Ladder: Or, the Devout Souls Ascension to Heaven, in Prayers, Thanksgivings and PraisesLondon: 1701The tenth edition of John Hall's vanishingly scarce theological work, illustrated with engraved plates. -
1889 Petite Missel Romain Contenant L'Ordinaire de La Messe, La Messe de MariageTours : 1889A pleasing pocket book of this French Roman Missal, bound in full crushed morocco, with an accompanying slipcase. -
1723 Memoirs of the Antiquities of Great-Brittain, Relating to the Reformation, &cLondon: 1723A very scarce first edition of this illustrated account of the Reformation and the dissolution of the monasteries. -
1863 The Young CottagerLondon: 1863A charming miniature copy of this touching and true story of young Jane of Brading, from Church of England writer Legh Richmond. -
![1634 R.P.D. Antonini Diana Panormitani [...] Resolutiones Morales in Compendium Redactae](https://rookebooksm2.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/2/925f2_104_.jpg)
1634 R.P.D. Antonini Diana Panormitani [...] Resolutiones Morales in Compendium RedactaeLugduni: 1634A scarce early edition of Antonino Diana's controversial work of moral theology, 'Resolutines Morales'. -
1867 Paroissien Romain: Contenant les Offices du Dimanche et des Principales Fetes de L'AnneeDijon: 1867An ivorine-bound French language Catholic prayer book, including the gospel and the main feast days of the year. -
1861 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New TestamentsLondon: 1861A striking example of this religious text, illustrated with a series of engravings and adorned with a functional brass fitting. -
c1876 Who Is The Humorous Parson?None stated: c1876A vanishingly scarce pamphlet about whether laughter in Church should be encouraged, and a review of a humorous preacher.