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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. -
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, -
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. -
1864 Bank of Faith; or Footsteps of Divine Providence Wonderfully Displayed in the Government of the World: Exemplified by a Great Variety of Instances Whereby the Almighty Makes Himself Known to His CreaturesHalifax: 1864A very scarce copy of this mid nineteenth century religious volume, illustrated with a frontispiece. -
c1874 The Life of ChristLondon: c1874A profusely illustrated study of Christ’s life by Frederic W. Farrar, combining Gospel narrative with historical analysis, bound in a half calf binding. -
1839 6vol The Holy Bible; Containing the Old and New TestamentsLondon: 1839A scarce six volume set of Thomas Scott's nineteenth century annotated Bible, in full morocco. -
1840 The Illustrated Family BibleLondon: 1840A scarce family bible that was handed down from generation to generation in nineteenth century and twentieth century Britain. -
1910 Forgotten Shrines: An Account of some old Catholic Halls and Families in England and of Relics and Memorials of the English MartyrsLondon: 1910The first edition of this engaging historical study of saints, martyrs, and shrines, with numerous photographic plates and black and white illustrations throughout -
1847 Parables of Our LordLondon: 1847Strikingly bound in decorative metal boards, this is the richly decorated first edition of this illuminated Anglican work, with chromolithographic leaves. -
1631 Davidis Camerarii Scoti De Scotorum Fortitudine, Doctrina, & PietateParisiis: 1631The very scarce first edition of David Chambers's impassioned account of the threat to Catholicism faced by Scotland in the 1500s. -
1915 The Song of a Dawning DayChicago: 1915A very scarce first edition of this theosophical work, with illustrated endpapers. -
1720 A Vindication of the Lutheran Religion, from the Charge of PoperyLondon: 1720The vanishingly scarce first English language translation of this defence of Lutheran theology and condemnation of Catholicism from Balthasar Mentzer. -
c1660 Origen Against Celsus: Translated from the Original into EnglishLondon: c1660A bright example of James Bellamy's very scarce first English language translation of Origen's 'Contra Celsum', offering an impassioned defence of Christianity. -
1787 The Present State of the Church of IrelandDublin: 1787An excellent example of the seventh edition of this controversial treatise on religion in Ireland, by the Anglican bishop Richard Woodward. -
1703 Pastoral Instructions, and Meditations, for an Annual Retirement of Ten DaysLondon: 1703The first English language edition of Antoine Godeau's charming guide to taking part in a self-guided spiritual and meditative retreat. -
1820-1893 Nineteen 19th Century Theological PamphletsPewaukee; New York; Quebec; Andover: 1820-1893A wonderful collection of nineteen first edition and very scarce North American theological pamphlets. -
1882 The Psalter: The Psalms of DavidNew York: 1882A very scarce book of Psalms of David, containing an array of chants, composed by English organist at the Trinity Episcopal Church Gilbert Bond White. -
1921 My Own PeopleManchester: 1921An incredibly scarce volume of poetry by Catholic priest and apologist of Irish descent, Hugh Francis Blunt. -
1871 The Passion of the Saviour Represented by Ober Ammergau, Bavaria on Trinity SundayNot Stated: 1871Beautifully illustrated with twenty-nine leaves, this is the vanishingly scarce first edition of Frances C. Childe's illustrated edition of the Oberammergau Passion Play. -
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[c.1900] Missel des Gloires de L'EgliseParis; Limoges:Scarce late-19th-century Catholic prayer book, bound in full morocco and beautifully illustrated with borders and plates. In the original French. -
1931 The Kalendar & Compost of ShepherdsLondon : 1931An illustrated copy of this 1931 reprint of this 1493 incunable almanac, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1874 Westminster SermonsLondon : 1874A very scarce first edition of the set of 27 sermons by Rev. Charles Kingsley. -
c1875 6 Vols The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments With a Commentary and Critical NotesLondon: c1875A smartly bound six-volume set of Adam Clarke’s celebrated Bible with commentary, complete with the author’s final corrections and fold-out maps, in a signed binding by Riviere. -
1896 Historic Churches of ParisLondon : 1896The illustrated first edition of this historic account of the churches of Paris, with a frontispiece and 13 plates, in a prize binding. -
1887 The Legendary History of the Cross: A series of Sixty-four Woodcuts from a Dutch Book Published by Veldener, A.D. 1483.London: 1887A charming reproduction of the 1483 Veldener woodcuts illustrating the Legendary History of the Cross, with brass clasps. -
1839 The History and Antiquities of the Parish of Hammersmith, Interspersed with Biographical Notices of Illustrious and Eminent Persons, Who Have Been Born, or Who Have Resided in the Parish, During the Three Preceding CenturiesLondon: 1839A smart copy of this parish history of Hammersmith by Thomas Faulkner, richly illustrated with maps, plates, and plans. -
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1900 St. Peter in Rome and His Tomb on the Vatican HillLondon: 1900A first edition archaeological study of St Peter’s presence and supposed tomb in Rome, supported by extensive illustrations and an authorial inscription. -
c1897 Les Églises Paroissiales de Paris Monographies IllustreesParis: c1897A highly illustrated work on the parish churches of Paris, with illustrated monographs. -
1755 De Exemptione et Libertate Imperiali Monasterii S. Emmerami et Martyr. RatisbonaeRatisbonae : 1755A very scarce copy of this 18th-century dissertation on the monastery and martyr Saint of St. Emmeram. -
c1870 The Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments, According to the Authorised Version. With the Marginal Readings, and Original and Selected Parallel References Printed at Length, and the Commentaries of Henry and Scott.London; Glasgow : c1870A richly illustrated late-Victorian family Bible in an elegant morocco binding, with condensed commentaries by Henry and Scott, devotional essays, and chromolithographic plates and maps. -
1893 Patriarchs and Prophets or the Great Conflict Between Good and Evil as Illustrated in The Lives of Holy Men of OldLondon: 1893A smart copy of Ellen G. White’s exploration of biblical patriarchs and prophets, exploring the enduring struggle between good and evil, illustrated throughout. -
1840 The Illustrated Family Bible: Containing The Old and New TestamentsLondon : 1840An impressive copy of the illustrated family Bible, bound in full morocco, with an unwritten sacred token. -
1964 2Vols St Thomas Aquinas: Summa TheologiaeCambridge: 1964A two volume collection of translations of Aquinas’s "Summa Theologiae" in original unclipped dust wrappers, with authoritative translations and commentary on the foundations of Christian theology and the nature of God.
