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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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1838 Demonstration of the Truth of the Christian ReligionEdinburgh: 1838A very scarce first edition of this biblical commentary arguing the coming of Jewish and Christian prophecies. -
c1842 Proper Lessons to be Read at Morning and Evening PrayerLondon: c1842A clean pocket-sized book of proper lessons to be read alongside Sunday prayer. -
1854 The Holy CommunionOxford: 1854A bright and clean pocket book containing the service and prayers of a Holy Communion. -
1833 The Book of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments, and Other RitesOxford : 1833A miniature edition of the Book of Common Prayer, together with the psalms of David, bound in full crushed morocco. -
1920 The Book of Common Prayer, and Hymns Ancient and ModernCambridge: 1920A lovely 1920s edition of the Book of Common Prayer and Hyms, in bright ivorine boards. -
1822 Essays on Rhetoric, Abridged Chiefly from Dr. Blair's Lectures on that ScienceLondon: 1822A very scarce abridged edition of this collection of essays on rhetoric, compiled from one of the first great theorists of written discourse, Hugh Blair. -
c1863 A Short and Plain Instruction for the Better Understand of the Lord's SupperLondon: c1863A pocket sized edition of this religious work on the importance of the Lord's Supper or Holy Communion. -
1823 Thoughts in Prison; in Five Parts & Reflections on DeathChiswick: 1823A scarce copy of this account of the author's time in prison before his death by hanging for forgery, with his reflections on death. -
1825 Self-Knowledge. A Treatise, Showing the Nature and Benefit of that Important ScienceChiswick: 1825An attractively bound edition of nonconformist minister John Mason's guide to the attainment of self-knowledge. -
1834 The Christian Converts; Or, A Visit to Ancient Rome in the Reign of Emperor Trajan A. D. 110London: 1834A very scarce work exploring Christianity through history in the times of Ancient Rome. -
1848 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the ChurchOxford: 1848A smart pocket-sized edition of the Book of Common Prayer, an important religious text. -
1832 Proper Lessons To be Read at Morning and Evening PrayerOxford: 1832A leather-bound miniature book containing passages designed to be read alongside Sunday prayer. -
1861 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other RitesCambridge : 1861A smart pocket book containing common prayers, together with the psalms of David. -
1813 A Short and Familiar Exposition of the Collects of the Church of EnglandLondon: 1813The vanishingly scarce first edition of Rev. Charles Birch's explanation of the collects of the Anglican Church. -
1846 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the SacramentsOxford : 1846A smart miniature of this Book of Common Prayer, bound in full crushed morocco with a gold clasp attachment. -
1884 Bible Immortelles: A Text Book for MournersLondon: 1884A exceptionally scarce, decorative guide for mourners, containing bible passages of comfort to read during difficult times. -
1885 The Book of Common Prayer, and Hymns Ancient and ModernOxford; London: 1885A charming late nineteenth century edition of the Book of Common Prayer, bound in unique wooden Mauchline ware boards. -
1806 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the ChurchLondon: 1806A smart pocket-sized edition of the Book of Common Prayer, an important religious text. -
1911 Adveniat Regnum: A Book of DevotionsEvesham: 1911A very scarce arrangement of prayers offered as an alternative by the editor. -
1888 The Book of Common Prayer, bound in Wooden Boards from a Tree Felled by W. E. GladstoneOxford; London: 1888An exceptionally unique copy of the Book of Common prayer, bound in wooden boards 'made from a tree felled by the Right Hon W. E. Gladstone'. -
1875 Hymns Ancient and Modern for Use in the Services of the ChurchLondon: 1875A smart, leather-bound pocket book of commonly used ancient and modern hymns. -
1904 The Christian Year: Thoughts in Verse for the Sundays and Holidays Throughout the YearLondon: 1904A smart new impression of this collection of thoughts and prayers for the Christian Year. -
1950 The Red Letter New TestamentLondon: 1950A delightful copy of the Red Letter New Testament, illustrated in colour and bound in striking engraved wood. -
1840 An Explanation of the Psalms, As Read in the Liturgy of the ChurchLondon: 1840A smart new edition of this detailed discussion on the Psalms from Reverend James Slade. -
1950 The Red Letter New TestamentLondon: 1950A charming copy of the Red Letter New Testament, illustrated in colour and bound in striking engraved wood. -
1928 The Red Letter New TestamentJerusalem, Palestine : 1928A decorative, wooden-bound copy of the Red Letter New Testament, wonderfully illustrated with bright, colour illustrations. -
1936 Services for Use in the Diocese of ChelmsfordLondon: 1936A scarce service-book created for the Diocese of Chelmsford, bound in very smart signed calf by Morrell. -
1937 The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour JesusOxford: 1937A charming 1937 edition of the New Testament, published in the year of the coronation of King George VI. -
1949 The New Testament of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus ChristLondon: 1949A charmingly bound New Testament in pictorial laminate covered boards, illustrated with colour plates. -
1869 The Pursuit of Holiness: A Sequel to "Thoughts on Personal Religion"London: 1869A very smart first edition of this religious self-help work from Edward Meyrick Goulburn, bound in full calf by Bickers and Son. -
1884 The Sack and Its Treasure; or Precepts in ParablesLondon: 1884The first edition of this very scarce collection of illustrated parables by Ebenezer Wilmshurst. -
1883 Master Charles's Chair and How it was FilledLondon: 1883A very scarce Christian novelette that centers on the master of a grand estate and his loyal butler. -
1898 The Christian Year: Thoughts in Verse for the Sundays and HolydaysLondon: 1898A collection of Christian verse intended for holydays by John Keble, in a vellum Yapp binding. -
2008 Noah's Fantastic BoatLondon: 2008A fun and interactive pop-up book featuring a retelling of the classic bible story of Noah and his ark. -
c1870 The Traveller's Guide from Death to LifeLiverpool: c1870A lovely copy of this collection of short stories and poems with a Christian theme, compiled by Mrs. Stephen Menzies. -
c1875 A Present for a MaidenLondon: c1875A vanishingly scarce copy of this collection of illustrated religious tracts, published by the Monthly Tract Society.