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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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1757 Elegantiae Latini Sermonis Seu Aloisia Sigaea ToletanaParis : 1757A new edition of Nicolas Chorier's scarce erotic novel, an important work considerd to be the first pornogrpahic work written in Latin. -
1710 The Tryal of Dr. Henry Sacheverell, Before the House of Peers, for High Crimes and MisdemeanoursLondon: 1710An early edition of Henry Sacheverell's trial in the first decade of the eighteenth-century, with the speeches of a number of Bishop's responding to the trial bound in to the rear. -
1836 The Young DiscipleLondon: 1836A smartly bound second edition of this moral story from British writer Eliza Paget. -
1840 True Catholic and Apostolic Faith Maintained in the Church of EnglandLondon: 1840A very scarce new edition of this detailed study on Catholic faith and the Church of England. -
1836 The End of Religious Controversy in a Friendly CorrespondenceLondon: 1836The eighth edition of this record of correspondence between a religious society of Protestants and a Catholic Divine. -
1911 The Oriental Religions in Roman PaganismChicago: 1911A scarce, early translation of Franz Cumont's fascinating study on the historic influence of Eastern religious practices on Roman paganism. -
1825 The Whole Duty of Man Containing The Faith as Well as Practice of a ChristianLondon: 1825A new edition of this influential seventeenth century protestant devotional work. -
1849 The History of St. Cuthbert: Or An Account of his Life, Decease and MiraclesLondon: 1849A scarce biographical work surrounding the life and legacy of St. Cuthbert, complete with three folding plates. -
1863 The Pentateuch and Book of Joshua Critically Examined Part IIILondon: 1863The first edition of Part III from John Calenso's critical series that examined the Pentateuch and Book of Joshua, famously sparking controversy with its publication. -
1920-30 Missionary Explorers, Missionary Heroines of the Cross, Heroines of Missionary AdventureLondon: 1920-30An illustrated set of three volumes recounting the adventures of Christian missionaries, by R. A. M. Ibbotson, and E. C. Dawson. -
1881 Twenty Years in Central AfricaLondon: 1881The vanishingly scarce first edition of this continuation of Henry Rowley's 'The Story of Universities' Mission to Central Africa', with a continuation on the history of the mission and folding map. -
c1880 David Livingstone: Missionary and DiscovererLondon: c1880A scarce copy of this work on the life of Scottish pioneer Christian missionary David Livingstone, with illustrations. -
1877 Nyassa; A Journey of Adventures Whilst Exploring Lake NyassaLondon: 1877A second edition copy of this very scarce work on Nyassa and the missionary work undertaken there, with maps. -
1890 The New World of Central Africa with a History of the First Christian Mission on the CongoLondon: 1890A smart first edition of this illustrated history of the first Christian mission on the Congo, with a folding map. -
1936 The History of the Universities' Mission to Central AfricaLondon: 1936A first edition copy of this work exploring a mission to Africa in the early twentieth century written by George Herbert Wilson. -
1928 Prayers Written at VailimaLondon: 1928The fourth impression of the prayers of by Robert Louis Stevenson, illumination by Alberto Sangorski. -
c1904 Teddy's ButtonLondon: c1904An attractive copy of this charmingly illustrated Anglican children's work. -
1910 The Saints in StoryLondon: 1910The first edition of this vanishingly scarce work by Mrs C. R. Peers on the saints and their stories, with numerous beautiful illustrations. -
1954 Weavers of WebsLondon: 1954The first edition of this very scarce work on the Anglican church by H. P. W. Burton, in the original dust wrapper. -
1906-1907 Stray Thoughts on Character and Stray Thoughts for GirlsLondon: 1906-1907An intriguing two-volume set of thoughts and observations on womanhood and children's education, uniformly bound in half vellum. -
1912 Among the Malagasy: An Unconventional Record of Missionary ExperienceLondon: 1912A smart first edition of this scarce account of the author's missionary experiences in Africa, with illustrations. -
1913 Africa in TransformationLondon: 1913A smart first edition of this detailed study of missionary work in Africa from Norman Maclean. -
1923-1925 2vols African Idylls & The Autobiography of an AfricanLondon: 1923-1925Two smart first editions on the author's experiences as a missionary in Central Africa, with illustrations. -
1899 Missionary Travels and Researches in South AfricaLondon: 1899A smart new edition of this account of the author's missionary work in South Africa, with a folding map. -
1821 Vindiciae Britannicae Christianity Interested in the Dismissal of the MinistersLondon: 1821A very scarce article on the relationship between the press and Christianity, taken from 'The Pamphleteer' periodical. -
1808 A Short Address... to William Lord Primate of All Ireland... Modification of The Tythes of that CountryLondon: 1808A very scarce 1808 pamphlet by Sir Henry Bate Dudley discussing reform of the tythe system in Ireland. -
1833 Some Considerations on Church ReformLondon: 1833A smartly bound, first edition of this very scarce work on Church reform, written by the chancellor of the diocese of Lincoln, the Rev. F. C. Massingberd. -
1853 Census of Great Britain, 1851: Religious Worship. England and Wales, Report and TablesLondon: 1853A vanishingly scarce work presenting the data and information on religious worship gathered in the 1851 United Kingdom census. -
c1915 The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus ChristOxford: c1915A pocket sized copy of the New Testament, in full crushed morocco Bumpus binding. -
1898 Notes on Mediaeval Services in England, with an Index of Lincoln CeremoniesLondon: 1898A smart first edition of Christopher Wordsworth's compiled notes and accounts of historical Church and cathedral services. -
1817 Church-of-Englandism and its Catechism ExaminedLondon: 1817A vanishingly scarce unrecorded early pirate edition of Bentham's work, with his name not appearing to the title page. -
1875 Ethica LincolniensiaLincoln: 1875A very scarce collection of Latin ethical and theological extracts, collected by the Chancellor of Lincoln Cathedral, Edward White Benson. -
1857 The Christian Parent: As Set Forth in the Life, Correspondence, and Dying Advice of Mr. Christopher MoodyLondon: 1857A smart first edition of this very scarce guide to parenting as a Christian. -
1836 The Voluntaries in Belfast: Report of the Discussion on Civil Establishments of ReligionBelfast : 1836A very scarce report, being a transcribed account of a discussion on civil establishments of religion held in Belfast. -
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1831 The Sabbath School Class Book: Comprising Copious Exercises on the Sacred ScripturesBoston : 1831A very scarce Sabbath school exercise book with questions and prompts for learning the scriptures, signed by the author. -
1891 The Church the Educator of the English NationLondon: 1891A smart first edition of this very scarce religious work from English writer Thomas Moore.