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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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1808-1898 Thirty-Four Pastoral Letters of the Episcopalian ChurchNew York; Philadelphia: 1808-1898An impressive collection of the very scarce first editions of thirty-four of the Pastoral Letters of the Protestant Episcopal Church, offering theological guidance and instruction. -
1820 An Historical Account of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in South-CarolinaCharleston: 1820The first edition of this authoritative history on South Carolina's episcopal churches. -
1796 The Calvinistic and Socinian Systems, Examined and Compared, as to their Moral TendencyPhiladelphia : 1796The very scarce first US edition of this theological study of Calvinism and Socinianism, from distinguished Baptist minister Andrew Fuller. -
1803 The Works of William Smith, D.D. Late Provost of the College and Academy of PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia: 1803Complete in two volumes, this is the scarce first edition of the posthumously published sermons of important American Episcopal priest William Smith. -
1838-1850 A Collection of A. Wylie's Addresses and Sermons Bound TogetherIndianapolis; Bloomington : 1838-1850A selection of very scarce addresses delivered by Andrew Wylie, the first president of Indiana University. -
1800 The Constitution and Canons of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of AmericaBoston: 1800A turn-of-the-century constitution and canons, outlining the laws, structure and procedures of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. -
1790 Discourses on Various SubjectsLondon: 1790Handsomely bound in tree calf, this is the two volume third edition of American preacher Jacobe Duche's popular Anglican sermons. -
1795 Letters of Certain Jews to Monsieur VoltairePhiladelphia : 1795The scarce first US edition of this collection of letters from Jewish contemporaries to Voltaire, responding to his attacks on their faith. -
1915 The Song of a Dawning DayChicago: 1915A very scarce first edition of this theosophical work, with illustrated endpapers. -
1769 An Appeal to the Public, in Behalf of the Church of England in AmericaLondon: 1769An early edition of this very scarce appeal for sending Bishops of the Church of England to America. -
1743 Discourses Concerning the Being and Natural Perfections of GodDublin: 1743Presbyterian minister John Abernethy's fascinating celebration and exploration of God and his moral attributes. This work is scarcely found complete in two volumes. -
1826 The Spiritual Voyage, Performed in the Ship Convert, Under the Command of Capt. Godly-FearCharleston : 1826A charming pocket-sized new edition of this very scarce allegoric voyage tale, written by Rev. Edmund Botsford. -
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. -
1766 Bombay Church: Or, A True Account of the Building and Finishing of the English ChurchLondon: 1766Illustrated with a folding engraved plate, this is the very scarce first edition of Richard Cobbe's account of the construction of Bombay's first Anglican church. -
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. -
1672-1673 The Psalter or Psalms of David & The whole Book of Psalms Collected into English MeeterLondon: 1672-1673Two scarce 17th-century folio editions of these popular Psalms. Comprising a 1672 Thomas Newcombe edition and a 1673 English Meeter version by Sternhold and Hopkins. -
1695-1717 Various Early 18th-Century Discourses, Letters and Charges Delivered by BishopsLondon: 1695-1717A scarce selection of early 18th-century charges and addresses, delivered by notable Bishops such as Hugh Boulter, William Fleetwood and George Smalridge. -
1767 The Complete Duty of ManDublin: 1767The very scarce first Dublin edition of Anglican evangelical Henry Venn's guide to living a Christian life, 'designed for the use of families'. -
1760 The Late Bishop of London Dr. Gibson's Five Pastoral LettersLondon: 1760A very scarce mid-18th century edition of the five theological 'Pastoral Letters' from Bishop of London Edmund Gibson. -
1731 Remains of the Late Reverend and Learned John EdwardsLondon: 1731The vanishingly scarce first edition of this collected edition of the theological writings of Calvinist clergyman John Edwards. -
1760 Twelve Discourses Upon the Law and the GospelLondon: 1760The informative first edition of evangelical divine William Romaine's very scarce collection of twelve Anglican sermons. -
1722 Discourses upon Several SubjectsLondon: 1722The vanishingly scarce first edition of Archdeacon Henry Stebbing's collection of essays on Anglican theological subjects. -
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1786 A Course of Lectures; Delivered on the Six Sundays in LentAberdeen: 1786A signed presentation copy of the vanishingly scarce first edition of John Skinner's Episcopalian lectures, inscribed to pioneering American Episcopal Bishop Samuel Seabury. -
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. -
1795 An History of the Christian ChurchLondon: 1795Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece to each volume, this is the uncommon enlarged edition of George Gregory's history of the Christian church. -
1748-1749 Practical Discourses on Moral SubjectsLondon: 1748-1749Complete in two volumes, this is the very scarce first edition of English cleric William Dodwell's essays and writings on theology and morality. -
1735 Miscellaneous Discourses on Several OccasionsLondon: 1735A scarce first collected edition of the miscellaneous works of prominent Anglican theologian Edward Stillingfleet, including criticisms of idolatry, and the importance of charity. -
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. -
1976 Anglican Province of Papua New Guinea: Occasional OfficesMadang P.N.G.: 1976A bright example of the first edition of this very scarce practical handbook for the Anglican clergy in Papua New Guinea in the 1970s. -
1816 The Episcopalian's Plea, and Help to a Holy and Consistent LifeFredericksburg: 1816The very scarce first US edition of Anglican evangelical and abolitionist John Newton's essays and writings on faith and morality. -
1859-1864 The Mirage of Life; The Miner's Hut; The Sisters ClareNew York: 1859-1864The very scarce first editions of three children's episcopalian moral works, published in New York in the 1850s and 60s. -
1820 Memoirs of the Protestant Episcopal ChurchPhiladelphia: 1820The scarce first edition of an ecclesiastical history of the Protestant Episcopal Church during the founding years of the United States, published by one of its key architects William White. -
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. -
1923 The Ceremonial NotedPeekskill, New York: 1923A very scarce book of plainsong compiled by the Anglican Saint Mary's Convent for their fellow sisters in branches across the United States. -
1829 Prayers Adapted for Public Worship, The Domestic Altar, Sunday SchoolsSaint John: 1829The first edition of Scottish minister George Burns's very scarce collection of prayers and sermons intended for everyday use by laypeople.