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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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1796-1800 The Christian's Pocket LibraryNew York: 1796-1800The complete and very scarce first edition of John Stanford's two volume Christian miscellany, containing a variety of prose and verse devotional pieces. -
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1980 Godly MayfairLondon: 1980A scarce signed presentation copy of this historical work on the religion in Mayfair, with letters and publisher's booklet. -
1886 Historical Memorials of Westminster AbbeyLondon: 1886An uncommon, well-illustrated reflection on the history of Westminster Abbey, its architecture, and burials. -
1843 Holy Living and DyingPhiladelphia: 1843A very scarce abridged edition of Jeremy Taylor's notable guide to both Holy Living and Holy Dying, including a preface of the cleric's life. -
1820 Memoirs of the Protestant Episcopal ChurchPhiladelphia: 1820The scarce first edition of an ecclesiastical history of the early organisation of the Episcopal Church in America, written by its first presiding bishop William White. -
1921 My Own PeopleManchester: 1921An incredibly scarce volume of poetry by Catholic priest and apologist of Irish descent, Hugh Francis Blunt. -
1741 Physico-Theology or, a Philosophico-Moral DisquisitionLondon: 1741A scarce philosophical treatise rooted in deism, discussing the relationship between divine power and empirical observations of the natural world. -
1943-1956 6vol Journal of the Incorporated Synod of the Diocese of Toronto of the Church of England in CanadaToronto: 1943-1956A very scarce comprehensive six volume set on one of the biggest Anglican dioceses in the Americas, the Diocese of Toronto. -
1844-1853 The Evergreen, or Church-Offering for all Seasons; Monthly Church MagazineNew Haven; New York : 1844-1853Ten volumes of this very scarce American church magazine 'The Evergreen', complete with twelve monthly issues to each. -
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1928 Rogation FlowersAshford: 1928An incredibly scarce presentation copy of poetry, written and signed by Miss Maud Burnell. -
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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1922 Gospel Pictures and Other PoemsLondon: 1922A very scarce volume of religious poetry, signed and inscribed by the author. -
1787 Twelve Discourses, Delivered Chiefly at the Meeting-House of the People Called QuakersLondon: 1787A bright example of the very scarce first edition of this collection of twelve religious sermons by Thomas Letchworth, espousing a Quaker theology. -
c.1880 2Vol The Book of Common Prayer & Hymns Ancient and ModernLondon: c.1880Two pocket-sized, uniformly bound works, being the Book of Common Prayer and a selection of Hymns Ancient and Modern, with a leather case. -
1843 A Chart of Anglican Church Architecture: Arranged Chronologically with Examples of the Different StylesLondon: 1843A folding, linen-backed chart of the different eras and aesthetics of Anglican architecture in the original paper boards. -
1768 Practical Discourses on the Miracles and Parables of our Blessed Lord and Saviour, Jesus ChristLondon: 1768An exceptionally handsome example of criminal clergyman William Dodd's very scarce study of the life, parables and miracles of Jesus Christ, beautifully bound in full calf. -
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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. -
1711 A Discourse Concerning the Being and Attributes of God, the Obligations of Natural ReligionLondon: 1711A scarce early edition of this religious discourse from English philosopher and Anglican cleric, Samuel Clarke. -
1931 The Kalendar & Compost of ShepherdsLondon : 1931An illustrated copy of this 1931 reprint of this 1493 incunable almanac, in the original unclipped dust wrapper. -
1750 Reflexions on the Sources of Incredulity with Regard to Religion; Letters of the Earl of ShaftesburyLondon: 1750A delightful volume including the third edition of Forbes's discussion of disbelief in religion, and a very scarce single volume edition of the Earl of Shaftesbury's letters. -
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1749 Meditations and ContemplationsLondon: 1749A unique early copy of this poetical religious work from James Hervey, gifted by the author to his sister. -
1890 Historical Memorials of Westminster AbbeyLondon : 1890A very scarce edition of this historical account written by the former Dean of Westminster, with a frontispiece and illustrations throughout. -
1874 Westminster SermonsLondon : 1874A very scarce first edition of the set of 27 sermons by Rev. Charles Kingsley. -
1876 Unorthodox London: or, Phases of Religious Life in the MetropolisLondon : 1876A comprehensive work on the types of religious worship available in 19th century London. -
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. -
1952-1991 6 Vols A six-volume Collection of Myth, Symbolism, and FolkloreLondon: 1952-1991A smart six-volume collection of works on folklore, myth, and the supernatural, tracing the evolution of British and European tradition from rural custom to Romantic imagination, complete with the original dust wrappers. -
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. -
1906-1932 3vol Works on Westminster AbbeyLondon : 1906-1932A comprehensive and highly illustrated three volume set of works on Westminster Abbey. -
1731 The Clergyman's Vade-Mecum Part IILondon: 1731A scarce supplement volume for this 18th-century handbook for clergymen by John Johnson. -
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.