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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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1739 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New TestamentsOxford: 1739One of the impressive lectern bibles published by ohn Baskett, a folio of the Old and New Testament. -
c1889 The History of the Parish Church of All Saints', Maidstone, With IllustrationsMaidstone: c1889A scarce, first edition of this comprehensive historical study of All Saints' Church in Maidstone, with illustrations. -
1834 A Companion for The Season of Maternal Solicitude, With an Appendix, Containing Hints for the NurseryLondon: 1834A smart third edition of this treatise on motherhood and the maternal domestic role. -
1889-1890 Home Words for Heart and HearthLondon: 1889Two years of the Home Words for Heart and Hearth periodical, with illustrations, articles, and charming stories. -
1912 Epitaphs & Inscriptions from The Churches of KentKent: 1912A scarce documentation of epitaphs and inscriptions found in the churches of Kent, compiled by Thomas Oyler. -
1935 Cheiro's Guide to the HandLondon: [1935]Chiero's fascinating guide to palmistry, with illustrations to aid in deciphering the future. -
1809 A More Extended Discussion in Favour of Liberty of ConscienceLondon: 1809The third edition of cleric and landowner Christopher Wyvill's very scarce work. -
c1825 Sacred Dramas; Chiefly Intended for Young Persons. The Subjects Taken from The Bible.London: c1825A smart copy of this scarce new edition of Christian dramas intended for young persons. -
1884 The Pleasures of England: Lectures Given in OxfordLondon: 1884The first edition of this collection of lectures by John Ruskin presented in Oxford, bound in full morocco. -
1790 Letter from the Right Honourable Lord Petre, to the Right Reverend Doctor HorsleyDublin: 1790The first Dublin edition of Robert Petre's response to Bishop Horsley. -
1810 An Apology for the Petitioners for Liberty of ConscienceLondon: 1810The first edition of Rev. Christopher Wyvill's very scarce work, in the original paper wraps. -
1867 The Birth-Place, Home, Churches and Other PlacesWinchester; London: 1867The scarce second and enlarged edition of this illustrated work regarding the home and surrounding area of Reverend Keble. -
1970 Owestry Parish Church: The Churchwardens' Accounts for 1579-1613Owestry: 1970A transcription of the churchwardens' accounts of Owestry Parish Church in Shropshire. -
1934 The Story of DavidLondon: 1934A scarce copy of this reprint of The Story of David, with illustrations from John Farleigh. -
1864 Lyra Germanica: Hymns For The SundaysLondon : 1864A collection of German hymns translated into English by Catherine Winkworth. -
1765 An Apology for the True Christian DivinityBirmingham: 1765The first Baskerville edition of the influential Scottish Quaker Robert Barclay's theological 'vindication' of the Quaker doctrine. -
1904 Legends of the Madonna as Represented in the Fine Arts by Anna Brownell JamesonLondon: 1904An uncommon copy of this illustrated study of fine arts depicting the Madonna, by Anna Brownell Jameson. -
1741 A Collection of Several Remarkable and Valuable Sermons, Speeches, and ExhortationsGlasgow: 1741A scarce collection of sermons and speeches relating to the National Covenant, an interesting piece of Scottish history. -
c1880 Pictorial Sketches from Bible LandsLondon: c1880An extremely well-presented work containing illustrations from Bible lands. -
1907-1930 2vols The Zincali and The Bible in SpainLondon: 1907-1930Bright copies of George Borrow's two works on Spain and the Romani people. -
1670 Joannis Sartori Adagiorum Chiliades TresAmstelodami [Amsterdam]: 1670An uncommon seventeenth century collection of aphorisms and proverbs, in a full vellum binding. -
c1879 Pictures from Bible LandsLondon: c1879A charmingly illustrated and very scarce work depicting the lands of the Bible. -
1896 Notes on the Parish Churches of WirralLiverpool: 1896A very smart copy of this commentary on the churches of Wirral, North West England. -
1851 Parables of Our LordLondon: 1851A very scarce illustrated edition of the Biblical parables, illustrated by John Franklin. -
1882 An Account of Some of the Incised & Sepulchral Slabs of North-West SomersetshireLondon: 1882The uncommon first edition of this study of Somersetshire sepulchral slabs, illustrated throughout with lithographs. -
1894 The Church Plate of the County of NorthamptonLondon: 1894The first edition of this limited edition study of the Church plate of Northampton, in a lovely half calf binding. -
c1900 2vol Art Pictures from the Old Testament & Our Lord's ParablesLondon: c1900Two smart and scarce copies of these collections of tales and images from the Old Testament and the Parables, for children. -
1815 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, and The ApocryphaLondon: 1815A beautifully bound and very scarce three volume edition of the Holy Bible, illustrated with engraved plates by Charles Heath and Richard Westall. -
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1826 The Holy Koran; Commonly Called the Alcoran of MohammedLondon: 1826A very scarce English language translation of the Quran, issued by political agitator and suffragist Richard Carlile. -
1842 Remarks on English ChurchesOxford : 1842The first edition of this illustrated work on English churches by J. H. Markland. -
1954 The Wonder that was IndiaLondon: 1954The first edition of A. L. Basham's beautifully illustrated study of the history of India, in an exceptional full morocco binding. -
1799 A New Version of The Psalms of David, Fitted to the Tunes Used in ChurchesLondon: 1799A leather-bound copy of the new version of the psalms of David, compiled by Tate and Brady. -
1850 The Pilgrim's Progress From this World to That is to ComeLondon: 1850A leather-bound copy of John Bunyan's religious allegory, with illustrations by William Harvey engraved by the brothers Dalziel. -
1851 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the ChurchLondon: 1851A pocket-sized edition of the common prayer book with the psalter and psalms of David. -
1844 The Church Restorers: A Tale, Treating of Ancient and Modern Architecture and Church DecorationsLondon: 1844A vanishingly scarce first edition copy of this work on the restoration of church architecture and decorations.