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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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1815 The Works of Nathaniel Lardner, D.D. In Five VolumesLondon: 1815A very scarce complete five volume edition of the theological works of English Presbyterian minister Nathaniel Lardner. -
1925 Journal et Pensees de Chaque JourParis: 1925A smartly bound copy of the diaries of Elisabeth Leseur, in the original French. -
1809-1813 The Works of the Rev. John WesleyLondon: 1809-1813A scarce complete sixteen volume edition of the works of John Wesley, the principal leader and founder of the Methodist movement. -
1887 Footsteps of JesusLondon: 1887A very scarce first edition of this brightly illustrated collection of children's stories from the Bible. -
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1899-1900 The Bible for Home ReadingLondon: 1899-1900A stunning, Zaehnsdorf-bound pair of works forming a commentary on the Bible with moral reflections, inscribed by the author, Claude Montefiore. -
1844-1845 Lives of the English SaintsLondon: 1844-1845A smart half vellum set featuring the biographies of fourteen English saints, bound in five volumes. With all but two works present in the first edition. -
1863 Aids to Faith; A Series of Theological EssaysLondon: 1863The fourth edition of this scarce collection of nine essays and lectures on various theological principles, in very smart half calf binding. -
1829 A History of the Protestant Reformation in England and IrelandLondon: 1829The first collected edition of William Cobbett's historical account of the Protestant reformation, told through a series of letters, and bound in full calf. -
1901 Sermons on Faith and DoctrineLondon: 1901The vanishingly scarce first edition of this posthumously published collection of sermons by theologian Benjamin Jowett, in a Zaehnsdorf half morocco binding. -
1829-1833 The Remains of Thomas Cranmer; A Short Instruction into Christian ReligionOxford: 1829-1833The scarce first edition of Rev. Henry Jenkyns's edition of the works of Thomas Cranmer, the first Protestant Archbishop of Canterbury. Uniformly bound with Cranmer's 'A Short Instruction into Christian Religion'. -
1864 The History of the Primitive Methodist Connexion From its Origin to the Conference of 1860London: 1864An elegantly bound, new edition of this historical study of primitive Methodism, written by a primitive Methodist preacher John Petty. -
1914 A Smaller Dictionary of the BibleLondon: 1914A beautifully bound example of Sir William Smith's extensively illustrated dictionary of biblical terms and events, in a sumptuous tree calf signed binding from Bickers. -
1860 The Complete Works of George Herbert and the Satires and Psalms of Bishop HallLondon: 1860A smartly bound collection of religious works by George Herbert and Bishop Hall, with illustrations throughout. -
1835 The History of the Church of ChristEdinburgh: 1835A single-volume edition of Rev. Joseph Milner's major work, continued here by the Rev. T. Haweis after the author's death. -
1896 The Christian Year: Thoughts in Verse for the Sundays and Holydays Throughout the YearOxford and London: 1896A smart vellum-bound authorised edition of this collection of Christian verse for the year. -
1861 Lectures on the History of the Eastern ChurchLondon: 1861A leather-bound first edition of this collection of lectures surrounding the history of the Eastern Church, written by ecclesiastical historian and priest, Arthur Penrhyn Stanley. -
c1900 2vol The Life and Works of St. PaulLondon: c1900A smartly bound copy of this study of the life of St. Paul, with coloured maps. -
1828 The Whole Works of the Right Rev. Jeremy Taylor, D. D. Lord Bishop of Down, Connor, and DromoreLondon: 1828A smart leather-bound set of the works of cleric and acclaimed 17th-century English writer, Jeremy Taylor. -
1914 Foundations: A Statement of Christian Belief in Terms of Modern ThoughtLondon: 1914A pleasing leather-bound copy of this theological study relevant to a modern age. -
1858 The Eighteen Christian CenturiesEdinburgh: 1858A handsomely bound first edition of this theological history by the Rev. James White. -
1818 The Theological Works of Isaac BarrowOxford: 1818An exceptionally scarce collection of sermons delivered by English Christian theologian Isaac Barrow, this set belonging to British Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel. -
1838 Sermons Preached at Boyle's LectureLondon: 1838A collection of lectures delivered by English classical scholar and theologian Richard Bentley, the first edition to contain notes by the Rev. Alexander Dyce. -
1926 The RoadmenderLondon: 1926A lovely example of this influential book of Christian meditations, in a half morocco signed binding from Hatchards. -
1905 Saint AnselmLondon: 1905An attractive example of R. W. Church's informative biography of St Anselm, in a full calf prize binding. -
1877 A Collection of Hymns, for the Use of the People Called MethodistsLondon: 1877A smart copy of this collection of Methodist hymns, with a new supplement and tunes. -
1924 Ce Que Jesus Voyait du Haut de la CroixParis: 1924A smartly bound copy of this religious exploration of Jesus's time on the cross from French Catholic philosopher Antonin-Dalmace Sertillanges. -
1902 2vol La Vie Chretienne Au Milieu du Monde & Lettres du R. P. DidonParis: 1902Two smartly bound studies of religion from Henri Lasserre and R. P. Didon, in the original French. -
c1900 2vol Oraisons Funebres et PanegyriquesParis: c1900A two volume set of this collection of prayers, speeches and panegyrics for funerals from French bishop Bossuet, in the original French. -
1927 La Vie de Sainte Claire D'Assise D'Apres Les Anciens TextesParis: 1927A smartly bound copy of this biographical sketch of Saint Clare of Assisi, in the original French. -
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1847 Bishop Jeremy Taylor: His Predecessors, Contemporaries and SuccessorsLondon: 1847A smartly bound first edition of this study of the life and times of Bishop Jeremy Taylor, inscribed by the author. -
1827 A Few Short and Excellent Prayers, Put Together For the Use of a PersonLondon: 1827The first edition of this vanishingly scarce volume of short prayers by Gerrard Andrewes. -
1930-1936 The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and ReligionLondon: 1930-1936Nine volumes of Sir James George Frazer's highly influential work of comparative religion, mythology and anthropology. -
1911 Jeanne D'ArcParis: 1911A charmingly illustrated example of this French language biography of Joan of Arc, from French historian and politician Gabriel Hanotaux. -
c1905 La Journee du ChretienBelgique: c1905A finely bound French volume of prayers and meditations for Catholics. -
1953 Essais CatholiquesParis: 1953The first edition of this collection of essays on the Catholic faith by English novelist Graham Greene, translated into French. -
c1900 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Holy CommunionOxford: c1900A smart miniature edition of the Book of Common Prayer, an important religious text.