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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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1909 The Church Plate of HampshireLondon: 1909An uncommon first edition of this illustrated work cataloguing religious artefacts from Hampshire churches. -
1902 The Life and Work of Bishop Davies & William SalesburyOswestry: 1902A scarce first edition of this biographical work on Bishop Davies and William Salesbury, by the Venerable D. R. Thomas. -
1905 The Grimani BreviaryVenice: 1905A faithful facsimile of the impressive illuminated manuscript of the Flemish Renaissance, 'The Grimani Breviary'. -
1622 Guida Della Monaca ReligiosaRoma: 1622A very scarce early seventeenth century Italian religious work guiding women on how to become nuns, and what is to be expected of them. -
1907 Atlas BiblicusParis: 1907An uncommon biblical atlas written in Latin, edited by Martino Hagen, with many maps. -
1857 Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to El Medinah and MeccahLondon: 1857The second edition of Richard Burton's famous account of his journey to Mecca, disguised as a Muslim, during a period when non-Muslims were strictly forbidden. -
1907 Legends of the MadonnaLondon: 1907A copy of this illustrated work on representation of the Madonna in fine art by Anna Brownell Jameson bound in quarter vellum. -
1921 Islam in India or the Qanun-I-IslamLondon : 1921This very scarce work exploring the history of Islam in India. -
1699 The Vanity and Danger of Modern Theories: A Sermon Preach'd at St. Mary's Church in CambridgeCambridge: 1699A very scarce first edition of this pamphlet of the sermon on the danger of modern planetary theories. -
1801 Willis' Survey of St. Asaph, Considerably EnlargedWrexham: 1801A scarce two volume edition of antiquarian Browne Willis's study of the north Wales town of St. Asaph. -
1898 Francis of AssisiLondon: 1898A smartly bound edition of Margaret Oliphant's biography of Francis of Assisi. -
1827 La Sainte Bible, ou Abrégé de l'Ancien et du Nouveau TestamentParis: 1827An illustrated early 19th century edition of the Holy Bible, written in French. -
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1872 A Concise Dictionary of the Bible; its Antiquities, Biography, Geography, and Natural HistoryLondon: 1872A scarce third edition of this illustrated dictionary to the Bible, edited by William Smith. -
1869 Twelve Lectures on the Teaching of the BibleBirmingham : 1869A very scarce copy of the Twelve Lectures on religious teachings by Robert Roberts. -
1807 Answers to Some Stale and Absurd Arguments in Praise of PoperyManchester: 1807A vanishingly scarce pamphlet offering criticism of pro-Catholic poem published in Manchester in the early nineteenth century. -
1807 Murderers!! Or, An Abstract of the Bloody Massacre in IrelandManchester: 1807A vanishingly scarce pamphlet discussing the Irish Rebellion of the mid-seventeenth century, and discussing the threat of 'Romish Conspirators'. -
c1810 Rome's Burning Article, or the Impious and Absurd Doctrine of Transubstantiation ConfutedClerkenwell: c1810A very scarce anti-Catholic publication refuting the 'absurd doctrine' of transubstantiaton. -
1700 Tables Geographiques et Chronologiques de tous le Archeveschez et EveschezRouen: 1700A scarce catalogue of the bishops and archbishops of the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox churches in the seventeenth century. -
1775 L'Office de la Quinzaine de Pasques, A l'Usage de RomeParis: 1775A smart edition of the Catholic rites and ceremonies surrounding Easter, including direction on prayers, confessions and communion. -
1725-1745 Considerazioni Sopra le Virtu e altri Pregi de SantiBologna: 1725-1745An attractively bound volume examining the lives of seven Catholic saints. -
1824 A Practical Treatise on the Duties of ChurchwardensLondon: 1824A scarce work on the duties of churchwardens and their offices. -
1907 Church Plate of the City of ChesterLondon: 1907A first edition of this illustrated work on the church plate of Chester written by T. Stanley Ball. -
1853 The Worthy CommunicantLondon: 1853A copy of this work on the Lord's Super in Christianity by Jeremy Taylor bound in full calf. -
1851 The Works of The Rev. Sydney SmithLondon: 1851A collection of works by the Rev. Sydney Smith bound in full calf. -
1972 Habu: The Innovation of Meaning in Daribi ReligionChicago: 1972A first edition copy of this analysis of Habu, a ceremonial communion with the dead practised by the Daribi people. -
1937 Religion and Social OrganizationLondon: 1937A first edition of this work on Polynesian religion by Robert W. Williamson. -
1820 Apologia de la Aparicion de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe de MejicoMejico: 1820A scarce first edition work in the original Spanish, supporting the 1531 apparitions of Mary the Mother of Jesus. -
1711 Liber Valorum et Decimarum; Being an Account of the Valuations and Yearly TenthsLondon: 1711John Ecton's important compilation of the financial states of churches in England and Wales, the first edition of this uncommon work. -
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1955 Adam's Rib and Other Anomalous Elements in the Hebrew Creation MythLondon: 1955A signed work by Robert Graves in which he explores the Creation myth, a smart limited edition work with illustrated by James Metcalf. -
1904 Rachel. A Story of the Great DelugeNew York: 1904The very scarce first edition of this biblical science fiction work by Ernest U Smith. -
1809 A Concise History of the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew in WellsSalisbury: 1809A very scarce history of Wells cathedral, with a folding frontispiece. -
1897 The Early Churches of Great Britain Prior to the Coming of AugustineLondon: 1897A very scarce historical study of Christian faith before the arrival of Augustine, one of the most important Church Fathers of the Latin Church. -
1838 The Patriarchate of BritainLondon: 1838The very scarce first edition of this book of reference to the Church of England. -
1940 A New Testament Word Book: A GlossaryLondon: 1940A first edition copy of this study of obsolete, archaic and interesting terms from the New Testament, by the lexicographer Eric Partridge. -
1910 The Holy Bible with the Oxford Cyclopedic ConcordanceLondon: 1910A very smart edition of the Holy Bible with the Oxford Cyclopedic Concordance, includes maps of the Promised Land.