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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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1787 The History and Philosophy of Judaism: Or a Critical and Philosophical Analysis of the Jewish ReligionEdinburgh: 1787A bright example of the very scarce first edition of Duncan Shaw's detailed analysis of the Jewish faith and its relationship with Christianity. -
1828 Edmund O'Hara, an Irish TaleDublin: 1828A very scarce anti-Catholic novel following the conversion of Edmund O'Hara, an Irishman who is taught and saved by the Protestant faith. -
1814 The Universal Fortune-Teller; Or An Infallible Guide to the Secret & Hidden Decrees of FateLondon: 1814Cunning-man John Parkins's vanishingly scarce guide to the many occult methods of fortune-telling with which he was intimately acquainted. -
St Mark's Gospel: A New Translation from the GreekLondon:A very smart limited edition copy of this new translation of St. Mark's Gospel from British classicist Emile Victor Rieu. -
1688 A Preservative Against Popery (First and Second Part) & A Vindication of Both Parts Bound TogetherLondon: 1688The very scarce first edition of William Sherlock's 'Preservative Against Popery', together with two of his 'Vindications', also first editions. -
![[1855] The Complete Poetical Works of William Cowper](https://roook-pre-live.magedemo.co.uk/media/catalog/product/cache/218d995c01926c5d9ac199f70177b499/9/9/996w3_3_.jpg)
[1855] The Complete Poetical Works of William CowperEdinburgh: [1855] (Undated, dated from a copy held by the British Library)A handsome, full morocco copy, of this very scarce illlustrated edition of poems by hymn writer William Cowper. -
1919 Collected Fruits of Occult TeachingLondon: 1919The scarce first edition of theosophist Alfred Percy Sinnett's guide to occult teachings and the ways in which theosophists view the world and its history. -
1949 The Golden Bough: A Study in Magic and ReligionLondon: 1949Insightful study on the mysteries of magic and religion from prominent folklorist and social anthropologist, Sir James George Frazer. -
1808 Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners; or, a Brief and Faithful RelationBurslem: 1808A very scarce provincial printing of John Bunyan's Puritan spiritual autobiography, composed during his sentence in Bedford gaol. -
1807 Navigation Spiritualized; or a New Compass for SeamenBurslem: 1807A calf-bound copy of this uncommon spiritual book targeted at seamen, published by John Tregortha of Burslem, Staffordshire. -
1823 History of the Primitive Methodists, Giving an Account of Their Rise and Progress, up to the Year 1823Bemersley Near Tunstall : 1823A very scarce history of the Primitive Methodist movement written by one of its two founders, Hugh Bourne. -
1856 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland; Together with the Psalms of DavidLondon: 1856A beautifully bound velvet mid nineteenth century book of prayer in a leatherette slipcase. -
c1850 The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments With Hymns Ancient and Modern For Use In The Services of the ChurchOxford: c1850A lovely leatherette bound two volume set of Anglican works, in a leatherette slipcase. -
1847 The Book of Common Prayer United Church of England and IrelandLondon: 1847A handsome and vanishingly scarce Anglican book of Common Prayer, in full decorated morocco, with a charming clasp. -
1867 The Book of Common Prayer with Proper LessonsOxford: 1867An attractive Book of Common Prayer together with Proper Lessons, allowing one to be united with the Anglican community wherever they are. -
1842 The Book of Common Prayer and Psalms of DavidOxford: 1842A charming pocket-sized bible in purple velvet, together with Brady and Tate's Psalms of David, -
1839 The Book of Common Prayer United Church of England and IrelandOxford: 1839A very scarce, handsomely bound book of Anglican Common Prayer, gifted to Rev. R. Hornby. -
1854 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland; Together with the Psalms of DavidLondon: 1856A beautifully bound velvet mid nineteenth century book of prayer. -
1843 The New Testament Of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Translated Out of the Original Greek: and With the Former Translations Diligently Compared and RevisedOxford: 1843A very smart pocket sized nineteenth century binding containing the New Testament. -
1811 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the SacrementBurslem: 1811A fascinating provincial early 19th century edition of this classic work of Anglican prayer, with an engraved frontispiece. -
1814 A Plea for Religion and the Sacred WritingsBurslem: 1814Handsomely bound in tree calf, this a provincial edition of Rev. David Simpson's theological address to “the disciples of Thomas Paine”. -
1872 3vol Set Church of England Proper Lessons Common Prayer HymnsOxford: 1872; c.1866 (Undated, dated approximately from a copy held by the National Trust Libraries); c.1861 (Undated, dated approximately from a copy referring to the first edition held by the University of Leeds)An incredibly scarce 3 volume set, in full calf, in charming leather latched case. -
1831 The Life of the Right Reverend Thomas Fanshaw MiddletonLondon: 1831A fascinating biography of the first Anglican Bishop of Calcutta, Thomas Fanshaw Middleton. A very scarce first edition. -
1841 A Letter to a FriendLondon: 1841An incredibly scarce presumed first edition theological epistle, penned by Lord Lindsay. -
1865 The Book of Common Prayer; and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the ChurchOxford: 1865A handsome mid-Victorian Oxford “Nonpareil” pocket Book of Common Prayer in blind-stamped full calf with brass clasp and fittings. -
c1858 The Book of Common Prayer; and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the ChurchLondon: c1858A pleasing copy of this Book of Common Prayer, in a handsome full calf binding with brass Celtic knot device, with two clasps and a chain. -
c1868 The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the ChurchCambridge : c1868A charming late Victorian Book of Common Prayer in ivorine boards with clasp and moiré silk endpapers. -
1870 The Primitive Methodist Hymn BookLondon: 1870The 1870 edition of this scarce Primitive Methodist hymn book bound in decorative cloth with a metal clasp. -
1816 Christ's Famous Titles; and A Believer's Golden ChainLondon: 1816William Dyer's most famous and popular work, a collection of his sermons on the names of Jesus, with illustrations. -
1805 The Saint's Everlasting Rest; A Call to the UnconvertedBurslem: 1805Two of the major nonconformist Puritan theological works of English Nonconformist church leader Richard Baxter, in which he introduces readers to his understanding of the Christian faith. -
1811 Meditations and ContemplationsBurslem: 1811An illustrated early 19th century edition of James Hervey's sentimental devotional work on morality, nature and divine providence. -
c.1890 The New Testament of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, Translated out of the Original GreekLondon: c.1890The New Testament beautifully bound with olive wood boards and a morocco spine. -
1811 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the SacramentBurslem: 1811A fascinating provincial early 19th century edition of this classic work of Anglican prayer, with an engraved frontispiece. -
1862 The Primitive Methodist Hymn BookLondon: 1862The fourteenth edition of this scarce Primitive Methodist hymn book bound in calf with straight-grained morocco boards. -
1891 Methodism in My Native Village; or, Short Biographical Sketches Extending Over a CenturyRochdale: [1891]A very scarce work on methodism in the ancient parish and village of Cheddleton.
