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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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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. -
1847 Sermons, Academical and OccasionalOxford : 1847A very scarce first edition of this collection of sermons from John Keble, smartly bound in half calf. -
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. -
1823 The Psalms of David in MetreEdinburgh : 1823A smart morocco-bound copy of the Psalms of David in metre. -
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. -
1772 Paradise Lost: A Poem in Twelve BooksDublin: 1772The complete two volume Thomas Newton edition of John Milton's epic religious poem, bound in full leather and illustrated with brilliant engravings. -
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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. -
1833 Cruden's Concordance to the Bible, Wherein All the Words Used Through the Sacred Scriptures are Alphabetically ArrangedLondon: 1833A smart pocket-sized edition of this concordance of the King James Bible from Scottish author Alexander Cruden. -
1867 A Church DictionaryLondon: 1867A smartly bound tenth edition of this vast dictionary of church terms from eminent Victorian churchman Walter Farquhar Hook. -
1835 An Account of New Zealand; And of the Formation and Progress of the Church Missionary Society's Mission in the Northern Island.London: 1835A smartly bound, first edition of this detailed and illustrated account of the Church Missionary Society's formation in New Zealand, written by one of the earliest New Zealand missionaries, the Rev. William Yate. -
1896 What He Did for Convicts and Cannibals. Some Account of the Life and Work of Rev. Samuel LeighLondon: 1896The illustrated first edition of Anne E. Keeling's biography of Methodist missionary Samuel Leigh, who engaged with the Maori people of New Zealand throughout his career. -
1959 The Practice of ZenNew York: 1959A smart first edition of this explorative work on the Buddhist practice of Zen. -
1955 Gods of the NorthLondon: 1955A smart first edition of this illustrated study of mythology from British author Brian Branston. -
1866 Routledge's Scripture Gift-BookLondon: 1866The first edition of this scarce biblical work for children, educating on tales from the Bible, complete with chromolithograph plates. -
1973 2vols Biblioteca de Autores Espanoles: Fray Jeronimo de Mendieta, Historia Eclesiastica IndianaMadrid: 1973A two-volume facsimile of Jerónimo de Mendieta's 'Historia Eclesiastica Indiana' in the original Spanish, with a detailed introduction, from a series on Spanish authors.