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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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2005 The St. Albans Psalter: A Book for Christina of MarkyateLondon: 2005A very smart first edition of this illustrated reproduction of the St. Albans Psalter from art historian Jane Geddes. -
1914 The Book of KellsLondon: 1914An illustrated description of the Book of Kells with twenty-four colour plates, in a handsome morocco rebind with chemise and slipcase. -
1857 The Holy Bible, Containing The Old and new TestamentsLondon: 1857A scarce 1858 edition of the The Holy Bible, printed by the official printers to the Crown. -
1982 The New English BibleLondon; Edinburgh: 1982A richly illustrated edition of the New English Bible, featuring Horace Knowles' distinct art-nouveau style, with the publisher's original slipcase. -
1891 The Light of the World or The Great ConsummationLondon: 1891A smartly bound fourth edition of Edwin Arnold's a poem on the life of Jesus Christ, a sequel to his renowned work on Buddhism 'The Light of Asia', bound in full calf by Mudie. -
1924-7 5Vols The Holy Bible Reprinted According to the Authorised Version 1611, and The ApocryphaLondon: 1924-7A limited edition of the Holy Bible and the Apocrypha, published by the Nonesuch Press and adorned with copper engravings by Stephen Gooden. -
1957 The First Christmas Tree and The Story of the Other Wise ManAlhambra, California: 1957A limited edition collection of Henry Van Dyke's two Christmas stories, bound in crushed half morocco. -
1678 A Paraphrase Upon the Psalms of DavidLondon: 1678A very scarce religious analysis of the Psalms of David, the second edition of this work by Samuel Woodford. -
1770 Select Discourses, Upon Some Interesting and Important SubjectsLondon: 1770A very scarce volume of discourses by the Anglican divine John Heylyn, the first separate edition. -
1958 Die Bamberger Apokalypse, Neunundfunfzig FarbtafelnMunich: 1958A vibrantly illustrated limited edition facsimile reproduction of the Bamberg Apocalypse, one of the most significant illuminated manuscripts of the early 11th century. -
1932 Donne's Sermon of ValedictionLondon: 1932A smart Nonesuch limited edition copy of this sermon by John Donne, preached in 1619 at Lincoln's Inn. -
1923 The Book of RuthLondon: 1923A Nonesuch limited edition of this historical book of the Bible, a smart copy with striking decorations. -
1805-7 The Works of That Eminent Servant of Christ, Mr. John BunyanRotherham: 1805-7A collection of works by the noted English writer and preacher, John Bunyan, including his popular Christian tale 'The Pilgrim's Progress', bound in full calf. -
1850 Paraboles De L' EvangileLille: 1850The first edition of this collection of French religious parables, with explanations by Mathilde Bourdon, in a stunning cartonnage binding. -
1848 La Croix De BoisTours: 1848Christophe Von Schmid's Catholic story, translated into French by Louis Friedel And bound in a decorative cartonnage binding. -
1852 Les Jeunes Devots De Marie. Vies De Jeunes Gens Modeles D'Une Tendre Et Solide Devotion A La Mere De DieuTournai: 1852A very scarce French Catholic devotional work from Abbe Carron, in a beautiful decorative cartonnage binding. -
1964 2vol Ulrich Richental: Das Konzil zu KonstanzStarnberg & Konstanz: 1964A smart two volume set of this facsimile of the chronicle of the Council of Constance, and commentary from German historian Otto Feger, in the original German. -
1907 Il Menologio Di Basilio II (Cod. Vaticano Greco 1613) Vol I TestoTorino: 19007A smartly bound study of the Menology of Basil II, an illuminated Greek manuscript, in Latin. -
1693 Colloquia Cum Notis Selectis Variorum Addito Indice NovoAmsterdam: 1693A collection of Latin works from the historic humanist, philosopher and theologian, Desidarius Erasmus, bound in full vellum. -
1908 The Arts of the Church: The Ornaments of the MinistersLondon: 1908A smart first edition of this uncommon study on the ornaments of church ministers, with illustrations. -
1844 Illustrations of Baptismal FontsLondon: 1844A smart first edition of this illustrated study of the baptismal fonts of English churches, in the original cloth binding. -
1912 English and Welsh CathedralsLondon: 1912A smart first edition of this study of English and Welsh Cathedrals, with colour plates. -
1868-1869 The Church Builder: A Quarterly Journal of Church Extension in England and Wales No. XXV to XXXIILondon: 1868-1869A smart volume of The Church Builder with eight issues from two volumes bound into one, illustrated throughout. -
1855 Nouveaux Souvenirs d'une Mere de FamilleTours, France: 1855A charmingly bound collection of moral tales on virtue, faith and family, by Madame Woillez. -
1844 Illustrations of Baptismal FontsLondon: 1844A smart first edition of this illustrated study of the baptismal fonts of English churches, in the original cloth binding. -
1900 Three Surrey Churches: A Chapter of English HistoryGuildford: 1900A smart first edition of this illustrated historical study of three churches in Surrey, England. -
1863 Oeuvres Choisies (Third Series)Tours, France: 1863A charmingly bound illustrated copy of Oeuvres Choisies (series III), with woodcut illustrations. -
c1906 De Imitatione Christi: Codices, Manuscripts, EditionsMunich, Bavaria: c1906A very scarce, illuminating 38th catalogue by Jacques Rosenthal on the Codices, Manuscripts, and Editions of De Imitatione Christi. -
1880 La Confiance en DieuRouen: 1880Beautifully bound in the publisher's decorative cartonnage binding, this is a very scarce French translation of a work of German children's devotional literature. -
1825 Select Poetry Chiefly on Subjects Connected with ReligionLondon: 1825A very scarce first edition of this selection of religious poetry. -
1966-1970 Illuminated Manuscripts in the Bodleian Library OxfordOxford: 1966-1970A meticulous documentation of Western and Italian medieval manuscript art, both volumes with illustrated plates and a coloured frontispiece. -
1800 A Review of Mr. Wilberforce's Treatise, Entitled "A Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed Christians"London: 1800A smartly bound copy of this very scarce early edition of Belsham's review of Mr. Wilberforce's treatise on religious systems of Christianity. -
1743 Miscellaneous Tracts Relating to AntiquaryLondon: 1743A smartly bound revised edition of this collection of tracts from English cleric and scholar John Chapman. -
1798 A Review of Mr. Wilberforce's Treatise, Entitled Practical View of the Prevailing Religious System of Professed ChristiansLondon: 1798A smartly bound copy of this very scarce first edition of Belsham's review of Mr. Wilberforce's treatise on religious systems of Christianity. -
1793 A Selection from the Harleian Miscellany of Tracts, Which Principally Regard the English HistoryLondon: 1793The first abridged edition of this fascinating and collection of religious and political tracts, edited by Dr Johnson and William Oldys. -
1968 Johannes De Turrecremata: MeditationesWeisbaden: 1968A faithful facsimile of the first first illustrated book printed in Italy, offering insight into 15th century devotional text and art.