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  • Certaine sermons or homilies, appointed to be read in churches : In the time of the late Queen Elizabeth of famous memory. And now thought fit to be reprinted by authority from the King's most excellent Majesty. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Certaine sermons or homilies, appointed to be read in churches : In the time of the late Queen Elizabeth of famous memory. And now thought fit to be reprinted by authority from the King's most excellent Majesty. [Bound together with] The Second Tome of Homilies, of Such Matters as Were Promised and Entituled in the former part of the Homilies.

    London: John Norton for Joyce Norton, 1633. A nice copy of this two volume work, unfortunately lacking the title page to Volume I. The volume starts on gather A. Original full leather boards, with a touch of bumping / edgewear to the boards. Recent spine with titles and date to the spine. There is a little water staining to the work, particularly to the edges, and a slight nicking to the edges of the blank front end paper. Some darkening / foxing, again particularly to the edges. Owner's inscriptions to the inside front board and to the 2nd end paper. (IWe think what is laid in as the first end paper is a later addition, when the spine was…

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    London: John Norton for Joyce Norton, 1633. A nice copy of this two volume work, unfortunately lacking the title page to Volume I. The volume starts on gather A. Original full leather boards, with a touch of bumping / edgewear to the boards. Recent spine with titles and date to the spine. There is a little water staining to the work, particularly to the edges, and a slight nicking to the edges of the blank front end paper. Some darkening / foxing, again particularly to the edges. Owner's inscriptions to the inside front board and to the 2nd end paper. (IWe think what is laid in as the first end paper is a later addition, when the spine was replaced - the second end paper appears from condition and inscriptions to be the original one). Also lacking is leaf 3I2 (page 99/100) with the text here also lacking. Bizarrely, a full page plate, dating from 1814 has been laid in to face page 275. This is an engraving by Wm Craig and L. Brown, showing national liberty crushing the nations of Europe. This is perhaps laid in here as it is opposite an homily against Disobedience and Wilfull rebellion. This long homily, published in various forms, is important, as it was part of the celebrations following the failure of the rebellions against Queen Elizabeth I. To the end of the work is "A thankesgiving for the suppression of the last rebellion."
    1-98, [vi], 1-98 101-320 [iv]. 290 x 210 mm (11½ x 8¼ inches).

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    Book ID: 1977
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  • Christian Politics. by BATES, Ely.
    BATES, Ely.
    Christian Politics. In Four Parts

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806. First edition. Half brown leather with black labels to the spine. Marbled boards. Title, advert & preface. The work is in four parts. (1) Containing a view of civil government in its influence on virtue and happiness, chiefly from the relation it bears to liberty and property. (2) On the importance of Religion, both to society and the individual, with reflections on Religious establishments and toleration. (3) On the Conduct of the good citizen, particularly under any moderate government. (4) On the way to live happily under all governments, and in all situations. The boards and spine are clean, but there is a little rubbing to the spine, with a closed tear…

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    London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1806. First edition. Half brown leather with black labels to the spine. Marbled boards. Title, advert & preface. The work is in four parts. (1) Containing a view of civil government in its influence on virtue and happiness, chiefly from the relation it bears to liberty and property. (2) On the importance of Religion, both to society and the individual, with reflections on Religious establishments and toleration. (3) On the Conduct of the good citizen, particularly under any moderate government. (4) On the way to live happily under all governments, and in all situations. The boards and spine are clean, but there is a little rubbing to the spine, with a closed tear to the top edge of the spine. Inside, the book is clean and tidy throughout. The text block is bright and there is minimal darkening. Overall a nice copy. xvi, 445 (1) pp.,

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    Book ID: 1409
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  • Communal Silence by DUNLOP, M. V.
    DUNLOP, M. V.
    Communal Silence An Address Given at High Leigh, Hoddesdon. May 1932.

    Edition: First Edition

    Oxford: Alden Press, 1936. First edition. Grey card covers. Cream paper, stapled. A very nice copy of this booklet. The covers have a touch of edge wear only. A couple of light marks, but overall a clean copy. Neat owner's name to the front end paper. Staples are a little rusting, but overall clean and tidy copy. 14 pages.
    Dunlop was the founder of the "Fellowship of Meditation" an organisation to encourage Christian Meditation which is still going.

    Book ID: 1191
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  • Copies of the Epitaphs in Salisbury Cathedral, Cloisters, and Cemetery; by HARRIS, James
    HARRIS, James
    Copies of the Epitaphs in Salisbury Cathedral, Cloisters, and Cemetery; Accompanied by Translations and Notes Historical and Biographical; with a General Survey of the Other Churches in Salisbury; and a Concise History of the Family of Montacute, Earls of Salisbury.

    Salisbury: Brodie and Dowding, 1925. First edition. Ex-library copy, in tidy hardback library binding. Scarce. Usual small library stamps, but overall in good clean shape. viii, vi, 140, [2 errata] pp. 220 x 135 mm (8¾ x 5¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3972
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  • Das Buch Tobias. Mit zwölf Radierungen von Walter Wellenstein. by WELLENSTEIN, Walter; RUHKOPF, Dr. Karl,
    WELLENSTEIN, Walter; RUHKOPF, Dr. Karl,
    Das Buch Tobias. Mit zwölf Radierungen von Walter Wellenstein.

    Berlin: Volksverband der Bücherfreunde, Wegweiser-Verlag G.M.B.H, 1925. First edition. Large hardback. Half brown leather, with portrait illustration to front. 34 pages. 12 unnumbered leaves of copperplate engravings - all signed in pencil by the artist. Boards are lightly handled at corner, book contents in a very good and exceptionally clean condition. 395 x 290 mm (15½ x 11½ inches). Erste Ausgabe. Großes Hardcover. Halbbraunes Leder, mit Porträtillustration auf der Vorderseite. 34 Seiten. 12 nicht nummerierte Kupferstichblätter – alle vom Künstler mit Bleistift signiert. Das Buch ist an den Ecken leicht angekratzt, der Buchinhalt ist in einem sehr guten und außergewöhnlich sauberen Zustand. 395 x 290 mm.

    Book ID: 3952
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  • De Assumptione Mariae Virginis by CLIFFORD, William
    CLIFFORD, William
    De Assumptione Mariae Virginis Oratio Habita XVIII. Kal. Sept. In Templo Liberiano

    Edition: First Edition

    Romae: Crispini Puccinelli, 1840. First edition. Printed in Rome, it seems to have been printed to be read aloud, as the blessing on the work (the first eight pages) is in a very large type. The rest of the work is in a more normal, although still large, font. Clean and tidy, and ready for binding, in a limp, marbled cover. The essay itself is clean and tidy throughout. There are a few tiny (burn ?) holes to the last couple of pages, but overall a good looking piece. viii., 20.

    Book ID: 1112
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  • De Catechismi en confessies in de Nederlandse Reformatie tot 1585 by HEIJTING, W.
    HEIJTING, W.
    De Catechismi en confessies in de Nederlandse Reformatie tot 1585 The catechisms and confessions of faith in the Dutch Reformation to 1585 with a summary in English

    Nieuwkoop: De Graaf Publishers, 1989. First edition. Two volumes (complete). Dark blue cloth with gilt titles to spine. No wrappers. Fractional darkening to the end papers. Otherwise in excellent condition. Vol. 1. TEXST: x, 413pp., notes & references, Text in Dutch, summary in English, general bibliography. Vol. 2. Pictures & Registers: vi, 380pp., 340 page-large facsimiles, chronological list publications, alphabetical list publications, copies & libraries, general index. Nice complete set

    Book ID: 3660
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  • Den boeck van het stervende leven der menschen by CASTRO, Joannes à, O.F.M
    CASTRO, Joannes à, O.F.M
    Den boeck van het stervende leven der menschen bevattende hunne toe-vallen in korte neep-dichten oft epigrammata met schoone zedige aen-merckingen, verdeelt in dry deelen

    Antwerp: Guilliam Engelbert Gymnicus, 1689. First edition. A Dutch handbook of epigrams and thoughts for those facing death. Full leather Gilt design to the spine. Label to the spine largely lost. There is rubbing to the edges of the book, but the binding is holding well. Notes and annotations in ink to the front end paper (and rear end paper). Internally clean and tidy, but with a little darkening. Vignettes and capitals by Godfried Maes. A very nice copy of a rare book. No copies available to purchase. 5 library copies according to FirstSearch. Conforms to OCLC: 781616128. [xxxii], 592, [18] pp. 175 by 110mm (7 by 4¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Un manuel néerlandais d'épigrammes et de pensées…

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    Antwerp: Guilliam Engelbert Gymnicus, 1689. First edition. A Dutch handbook of epigrams and thoughts for those facing death. Full leather Gilt design to the spine. Label to the spine largely lost. There is rubbing to the edges of the book, but the binding is holding well. Notes and annotations in ink to the front end paper (and rear end paper). Internally clean and tidy, but with a little darkening. Vignettes and capitals by Godfried Maes. A very nice copy of a rare book. No copies available to purchase. 5 library copies according to FirstSearch. Conforms to OCLC: 781616128. [xxxii], 592, [18] pp. 175 by 110mm (7 by 4¼ inches).

    . Première édition. Un manuel néerlandais d'épigrammes et de pensées pour ceux qui sont confrontés à la mort. Plein cuir, motifs dorés au dos. L'étiquette au dos est en grande partie perdue. Il y a des frottements sur les bords du livre, mais la reliure tient bien. Notes et annotations à l'encre sur la première page de garde (et sur la dernière page de garde). L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, mais avec un léger assombrissement. Vignettes et capitales de Godfried Maes. Un très bel exemplaire d'un livre rare. Aucun exemplaire disponible à l'achat. 5 exemplaires de bibliothèque selon FirstSearch. Conforme à OCLC : 781616128. [xxxii], 592, [18] pp. 175 par 110mm

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    Book ID: 4234
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  • Der Antichrist und die Fünfzehn Zeichen vor dem Jüngsten Gericht. by BOVELAND, Karin (Ed.)
    BOVELAND, Karin (Ed.)
    Der Antichrist und die Fünfzehn Zeichen vor dem Jüngsten Gericht. Kommentarband zum Faksimile der ersten typographischen Ausgabe eines unbekannten Straßburger Druckers, um 1480.

    Amsterdam - Alphen aan den Rijn: Buijten & Schipperheijn, 1979. First Thus. Two cloth covered hardback volumes in original matching slipcase. One of the 300 numbered copies for Buijten & Schipperheijn. Comprises: Commentary volume on the facsimile of the first typographical edition by an unknown Strasbourg printer, c. 1480 - with contributions by Karin Boveland, Christoph Peter Burger, Ruth Steffen; and second book: Facsimile of the first typographic edition. Books in fine condition, slipcase has some soiling to the cream colour of the laid on cover illustrations. 305 x 210 mm (12 x 8¼ inches).

    . Zwei gebundene Leinenbände in passendem Originalschuber. Eines der 300 nummerierten Exemplare für Buijten & Schipperheijn. Umfasst: Kommentarband zum Faksimile der ersten typographischen Ausgabe…

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    Amsterdam - Alphen aan den Rijn: Buijten & Schipperheijn, 1979. First Thus. Two cloth covered hardback volumes in original matching slipcase. One of the 300 numbered copies for Buijten & Schipperheijn. Comprises: Commentary volume on the facsimile of the first typographical edition by an unknown Strasbourg printer, c. 1480 - with contributions by Karin Boveland, Christoph Peter Burger, Ruth Steffen; and second book: Facsimile of the first typographic edition. Books in fine condition, slipcase has some soiling to the cream colour of the laid on cover illustrations. 305 x 210 mm (12 x 8¼ inches).

    . Zwei gebundene Leinenbände in passendem Originalschuber. Eines der 300 nummerierten Exemplare für Buijten & Schipperheijn. Umfasst: Kommentarband zum Faksimile der ersten typographischen Ausgabe eines unbekannten Straßburger Druckers, um 1480 - mit Beiträgen von Karin Boveland, Christoph Peter Burger, Ruth Steffen; und zweites Buch: Faksimile der ersten typographischen Ausgabe. Bücher in gutem Zustand, Schuber mit leichter Verschmutzung der cremefarbenen Illustrationen auf dem Einband. 305 x 210 mm.

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  • Der Tod von Basel. by SCHIESTL, Rudolf.
    SCHIESTL, Rudolf.
    Der Tod von Basel. Acht (8) Holzschnitte von Rudolf Schiestl zu dem alten Volksliede

    Berlin-Zehlendorf: Verlag Fritz Heyder, 1924. Orange soft covers with black titles. Attractive mottled finish. Very good condition without significant wear. Title page, 1 sheet of text and 8 sheets of woodcuts (including title woodcut). Nice copy. First edition of the important woodcut series by the Franconian artist Rudolf Schiestl. To the title page is an attractive armorial stamp in blue ink, from Rigi Kaltbad, a commune in Switzerland. The pages themselves are in excellent, clean and tidy condition. Printed signature to the first plate. There was also a special edition of 600 copies on larger paper using the woodblocks cut by Schiestl himself. 225 by 270mm (8¾ by 10¾ inches)

    . Couvertures souples orange avec titres noirs. Finition mouchetée…

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    Berlin-Zehlendorf: Verlag Fritz Heyder, 1924. Orange soft covers with black titles. Attractive mottled finish. Very good condition without significant wear. Title page, 1 sheet of text and 8 sheets of woodcuts (including title woodcut). Nice copy. First edition of the important woodcut series by the Franconian artist Rudolf Schiestl. To the title page is an attractive armorial stamp in blue ink, from Rigi Kaltbad, a commune in Switzerland. The pages themselves are in excellent, clean and tidy condition. Printed signature to the first plate. There was also a special edition of 600 copies on larger paper using the woodblocks cut by Schiestl himself. 225 by 270mm (8¾ by 10¾ inches)

    . Couvertures souples orange avec titres noirs. Finition mouchetée attrayante. Très bon état sans usure significative. Page de titre, 1 feuillet de texte et 8 feuillets de gravures sur bois (y compris la gravure de titre). Bel exemplaire. Première édition de l'importante série de gravures sur bois de l'artiste franconien Rudolf Schiestl. Sur la page de titre se trouve un joli cachet armorié à l'encre bleue, provenant de Rigi Kaltbad, une commune de Suisse. Les pages elles-mêmes sont en excellent état, propres et nettes. Signature imprimée sur le premier plat. Il y a également eu une édition spéciale de 600 exemplaires sur du papier plus grand, utilisant les planches découpées par Schiestl lui-même. 225 x 270 mm

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  • Er ist auferstanden! Funfzehn Zeichnungen in Holzschnitt ausgeführt von A. Gaber und K. Oertel. by FÜHRICH, Joseph, Ritter von / GABER & OERTEL
    FÜHRICH, Joseph, Ritter von / GABER & OERTEL
    Er ist auferstanden! Funfzehn Zeichnungen in Holzschnitt ausgeführt von A. Gaber und K. Oertel.

    Leipzig: Aphons Dürr, 1868. Third edition of this illustrated edition of "He is Risen". Large hardback (stiff card) binding with buckram spine. Fractional bowing to the boards. Some marking to the covers. 15 full page engravings and 6 pages of commentary on the plates. A few foxing spots but overall clean and tidy. 330 by 430mm (13 by 17 inches).

    Book ID: 3652
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  • Signed limited edition
    Examples of San Bernardino of Siena. by AUSTIN, Robert
    AUSTIN, Robert
    Examples of San Bernardino of Siena. Chosen by Ada Harrison

    London: Gerald Howe, 1926. This is the fine vellum-bound edition on handmade paper. Ornamental gilt panel to upper board, and gilt title to spine. Limitation of 1050 copies, this is one of the 105 on handmade paper- and is numbered #103. Signed to the limitation page by the illustrator, Robert Sargent Austin. Top of page edges gilt. In original slipcase. 29 woodcuts, including frontispiece, title page, and colophon; plus numerous decorated initials. The boards are slightly bowed, but the vellum is in very good condition. Slipcase is slightly soiled. Internally the book is clean and bright, with no inscriptions or other markings. 150 pages. 235 x 155 mm (9¼ x 6 inches).

    Book ID: 2520
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  • Galerie des Femmes Vertueuses ou lecouns de Morale a l'usage des demoiselles. by RENNEVILLE, Mme De.
    RENNEVILLE, Mme De.
    Galerie des Femmes Vertueuses ou lecouns de Morale a l'usage des demoiselles.

    Paris: Le Prieur, 1817. Third edition. An attractive French book, with lessons for young ladies. Frontispiece and 15 full page plates each with 2 illustrations. Contemporary half calf with burgundy label. blue wash boards. A little cracking to the label but still attractive. Internally clean and tidy with just a touch of darkening to the pages. 396 pages. 165 x 105 mm (6½ x 4¼ inches). Troisième édition. Un livre français attrayant, avec des leçons pour les jeunes filles. Frontispice et 15 planches à pleine page avec chacune 2 illustrations. Demi-veau contemporain avec étiquette bordeaux. planches à laver bleues. Un peu de fissuration à l'étiquette mais toujours attrayant. Intérieurement propre et bien rangé avec juste une touche d'assombrissement des pages. 396 pages. 165 par 105 mm

    Book ID: 3509
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  • [Bible in English]
    Geneva / Breeches Bible

    London: A very nice copy of a Breeches Bible published by Robert Barker in 1608. Contains: A general title; The Old Testament (but no separate Old Testament Title page); The New Testament With Title; Revelation ; 2 Concordances (With separate title stating that these were collected by R.F.H.) ; Book of Psalms (Separate title state that they were collected by Thomas Sternehold & John Hopkins). Bound in full 20th century mottled calf. Plain new endpapers. 4 raised bands to spine, blind decorations to compartments. Board edges patterned. No label or titles to spine. All title pages present. Final 3 pages, Psalms with very old repairs and one page inserted out of order. Psalms complete but Creed incomplete at end of…

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    London: A very nice copy of a Breeches Bible published by Robert Barker in 1608. Contains: A general title; The Old Testament (but no separate Old Testament Title page); The New Testament With Title; Revelation ; 2 Concordances (With separate title stating that these were collected by R.F.H.) ; Book of Psalms (Separate title state that they were collected by Thomas Sternehold & John Hopkins). Bound in full 20th century mottled calf. Plain new endpapers. 4 raised bands to spine, blind decorations to compartments. Board edges patterned. No label or titles to spine. All title pages present. Final 3 pages, Psalms with very old repairs and one page inserted out of order. Psalms complete but Creed incomplete at end of book (So ends at page 92). All sections dated 1608. Robert Barker. The noted issues with this copy are: f68 marked as f96; f173 with pasted down border note; f329 (last of Ezekiel misbound in Daniel); f330 present but with loss of a large are of text; f434 mispaginated as f435; f435 has large ink stain to verso; f464 small closed tear; f483 torn with some loss; f490 mispaginated as f499; f534 complete but torn; Book of Psalms: 1st 10 pages unpaginated; p28 mispaginated as p27; p86 mispaginated as p66; pps 87/88 exchanged with pps 89/90; The final two leaves have been repaired, and the final leaf with moderate loss to the edges. As is inevitable with a Bible of this age, there are also tiny tears, nicks and edgewear, and a general darkening of the pages, nevertheless s a very nice example. This edition of the Geneva Bible received the nickname Breeches Bible, because on its erroneous translation of Genesis Chapter 3, Verse 7. The text reads: 'Then the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked, and they sewed figge tree leaves together, and made themselves breeches.' Each page is numbered to the recto only (if at all) so these are actually leaf numbers (so we refer to fn). To confuse matters further, the book of psalms numbers each page, not leaf. Full collation: [ii], 1-554, [1-98], [1]-91.pp Collation: [lacks blank q1], q2-Zzz10, A-L2, A-G3. Our copy substantially conforms to Darlow & Moule 225a. The states that it is substantially a close reprint of the 1605 quarto, with text ending on fo.554 (as does ours for the OT and NT) and with Gen. i. 3: 'Then God Sayd...' 240 by 170mm (9½ by 6¾ inches).

    . Très bel exemplaire d'une Bible en culotte de cheval publiée par Robert Barker en 1608. Contient : Un titre général ; l'Ancien Testament (mais pas de page de titre séparée pour l'Ancien Testament) ; le Nouveau Testament avec un titre ; l'Apocalypse ; 2 concordances (avec un titre séparé indiquant qu'elles ont été rassemblées par R.F.H.) ; le Livre des Psaumes (avec un titre séparé indiquant qu'elles ont été rassemblées par Thomas Sternehold & John Hopkins). Reliure en plein veau moucheté du 20e siècle. Les pages de garde sont neuves et unies. 4 bandes surélevées au dos, décorations aveugles sur les compartiments. Bords de la planche à motifs. Pas d'étiquette ni de titre au dos. Toutes les pages de titre sont présentes. Les 3 dernières pages, Psaumes avec de très vieilles réparations et une page insérée dans le désordre. Les Psaumes sont complets mais le Credo est incomplet à la fin du livre (So se termine à la page 92). Toutes les sections sont datées de 1608. Robert Barker. Les problèmes notés dans cet exemplaire sont : f68 marqué comme f96 ; f173 avec une note de bordure collée ; f329 (dernière page d'Ezéchiel mal reliée à Daniel) ; f330 présent mais avec perte d'une grande partie du texte ; f434 mal paginé comme f435 ; f435 a une grande tache d'encre au verso ; f464 petite déchirure fermée ; f483 déchiré avec une certaine perte ; f490 mal paginé comme f499 ; f534 complet mais déchiré ; Livre des Psaumes : Les 10 premières pages ne sont pas paginées ; p28 mal paginée comme p27 ; p86 mal paginée comme p66 ; pps 87/88 échangées avec pps 89/90 ; Les deux derniers feuillets ont été réparés, et le dernier feuillet avec une perte modérée sur les bords. Comme c'est inévitable avec une Bible de cet âge, il y a aussi de petites déchirures, des entailles et un assombrissement général des pages, mais c'est un très bel exemplaire. Cette édition de la Bible de Genève a reçu le surnom de Bible à culotte, en raison de sa traduction erronée du chapitre 3, verset 7 de la Genèse. Le texte se lit comme suit : Les yeux de l'un et de l'autre s'ouvrirent, et ils connurent qu'ils étaient nus. Ils cousirent ensemble des feuilles de figuier et se firent une culotte. Chaque page n'étant numérotée qu'au recto (voire pas du tout), il s'agit en fait de numéros de feuilles (nous nous référons donc à fn). Pour compliquer encore les choses, le livre des psaumes numérote chaque page, et non chaque feuille. Collation complète : [ii], 1-554, [1-98], [1]-91.pp Collation : [manque le blanc q1], q2-Zzz10, A-L2, A-G3. Notre exemplaire est en grande partie conforme à Darlow & Moule 225a. Il s'agit essentiellement d'une réimpression proche du quarto de 1605, avec le texte se terminant sur fo.554 (comme le nôtre pour l'AT et le NT) et avec Gen. i. 3 : 'Then God Sayd...' 240 par 170mm (9½ par 6¾ pouces).

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  • God in History; by CUMMING. The Rev. John,
    CUMMING. The Rev. John,
    God in History; or Facts Illustrative of the Presence and Providence of God in the Affairs of Men.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: John Farquhar Shaw: 1849. Full black leather binding with gilt decoration to the edges and gilt titles. Leather bookplate to the inside board with the name "Frances Smallbone" The black leather is clean, but is rubbed to the edges of the spine, with some loss of surface colour here. Inside the book is clean and tidy throughout, with no particular flaws. Cumming was a Scottish minister, part of the Scottish National Church based in Covent Garden. His theology is firmly Protestant. "It is thus that God still acts in history, and that all men are agents, consciously or unconsciously executing his purposes." vi, [ii], 156. pp

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  • Heures Romaines, avec figures par A. Queyroy gravées par A. Gusman by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Heures Romaines, avec figures par A. Queyroy gravées par A. Gusman

    Tours: Alfred Mame et fils, 1884. A beautiful copy of this book of hours. Original dark green full morocco with onlaid metal (dulled silver?) monogram initials to the front board. All edges gilt. Beautiful green moire silk free endpapers, with profuse gilt dentelles to the inside boards. Gilt date of 12 Fevrier 1889 to the inside front board. To the verso of the front end paper is a small binder's label marking this as the work of E & A Lesort of Paris. The binding is in near perfect condition, with just a hint of rubbing to the edges of the spine. Title within wood engraved border, wood engraved illustrations and border decoration throughout by A. GUSMAN after A.…

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    Tours: Alfred Mame et fils, 1884. A beautiful copy of this book of hours. Original dark green full morocco with onlaid metal (dulled silver?) monogram initials to the front board. All edges gilt. Beautiful green moire silk free endpapers, with profuse gilt dentelles to the inside boards. Gilt date of 12 Fevrier 1889 to the inside front board. To the verso of the front end paper is a small binder's label marking this as the work of E & A Lesort of Paris. The binding is in near perfect condition, with just a hint of rubbing to the edges of the spine. Title within wood engraved border, wood engraved illustrations and border decoration throughout by A. GUSMAN after A. QUEYROY, 516 pages, Book is 16cm x 13cm. This copy is dated from the foreword by the Archbishop of Tours (1884). The book is held within a green silk and velvet lined wooden box. The inside of the box is in excellent clean condition. The padded silk lid has the gilt crest of E. & A. Lesort to the inside. Green silk internal hinges are rubbed and threadbare, but holding. Outside the leather covered box is rather rubbed. The top leather sheet of the box, which also had the owner's initials to it, is detached and only partially present. Overall though, the box has done it's role of protecting the book very well. Box dimensions 20cm x 16.5cm.

    . Un bel exemplaire de ce livre d'heures. Plein maroquin vert foncé d'origine avec des initiales de monogramme en métal incrusté (argent terni ?) sur le premier plat. Toutes les tranches sont dorées. Les pages de garde sont en soie moirée verte, et les intérieurs sont ornés d'abondantes dentelles dorées. Date dorée du 12 février 1889 à l'intérieur de la première planche. Au verso de la première page de garde se trouve une petite étiquette de relieur indiquant que l'ouvrage a été réalisé par E & A Lesort de Paris. La reliure est en parfait état, avec juste un peu de frottement sur les bords du dos. Le titre est entouré d'une bordure gravée sur bois, les illustrations gravées sur bois et la décoration de la bordure ont été réalisées par A. GUSMAN d'après A. QUEYROY, 516 pages, le livre mesure 16 cm x 13 cm. Cet exemplaire est daté de l'avant-propos de l'archevêque de Tours (1884). Le livre est présenté dans un coffret en bois doublé de soie verte et de velours. L'intérieur du coffret est en excellent état de propreté. Le couvercle en soie matelassée porte l'écusson doré de E. & A. Lesort à l'intérieur. Les charnières internes en soie verte sont frottées et effilochées, mais elles tiennent bon. A l'extérieur, le coffret recouvert de cuir est plutôt frotté. La feuille de cuir supérieure de la boîte, qui portait également les initiales du propriétaire, est détachée et n'est que partiellement présente. Dans l'ensemble, la boîte a très bien protégé le livre. Dimensions de la boîte : 20 cm x 16,5 cm.

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  • Histoire de la "Réforme" protestante, en Angleterre et en Irlande, dans laquelle on démontre que cet événement a appauvri et dégradé la masse du peuple dans ces deux pays; by COBBETT, William
    COBBETT, William
    Histoire de la "Réforme" protestante, en Angleterre et en Irlande, dans laquelle on démontre que cet événement a appauvri et dégradé la masse du peuple dans ces deux pays; dans une série de lettres, adressées à tous les Anglais sensés et équitables. (Premier ouvrage pour 1826)

    Louvain: Vanlinthout et Vandenzande, 1826. A copy from Bibliothèque Catholique de la Belgique. Hardback binding with gilt titles and decorations to spine. First Thus. Translation of Cobbett's work, from English to French. Marbled page edges. Marbled endpapers. Printed in four parts, with separate title pages, but continuous pagination. 588 pages. 215 x 135 mm (8½ x 5¼ inches). Front board is starting to split away from the book at the spine. Rubbed to corners. Stamped to verso of the title page with the official stamp of Bibliothèque Catholique de la Belgique. Some foxing but overall a good copy.
    Originally published in installments between 1824-1826, it was part of the Catholic Emancipation debate. As ever, Cobbett was somewhat of…

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    Louvain: Vanlinthout et Vandenzande, 1826. A copy from Bibliothèque Catholique de la Belgique. Hardback binding with gilt titles and decorations to spine. First Thus. Translation of Cobbett's work, from English to French. Marbled page edges. Marbled endpapers. Printed in four parts, with separate title pages, but continuous pagination. 588 pages. 215 x 135 mm (8½ x 5¼ inches). Front board is starting to split away from the book at the spine. Rubbed to corners. Stamped to verso of the title page with the official stamp of Bibliothèque Catholique de la Belgique. Some foxing but overall a good copy.
    Originally published in installments between 1824-1826, it was part of the Catholic Emancipation debate. As ever, Cobbett was somewhat of a contrarian radical, and in this work supports the Catholic position. Un exemplaire de la Bibliothèque catholique de la Belgique. Reliure cartonnée avec titres et décorations dorés au dos. Premier Ainsi. Traduction de l'œuvre de Cobbett, de l'anglais vers le français. Bords de page marbrés. Pages de garde marbrées. Imprimé en quatre parties, avec des pages de titre séparées, mais une pagination continue. 588 pages. 215 x 135 mm (8½ x 5¼ pouces). La planche avant commence à se séparer du livre au niveau du dos. Frotter aux coins. Tamponné au verso de la page de titre avec le cachet officiel de la Bibliothèque Catholique de la Belgique. Quelques rousseurs mais dans l'ensemble bon exemplaire.

    Publié à l'origine par tranches entre 1824 et 1826, il faisait partie du débat sur l'émancipation catholique. Comme toujours, Cobbett était un peu un radical à contre-courant, et dans cet ouvrage soutient la position catholique.

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  • Judicial Blindness, the Punishment of Rejected Truth: by MARSH, Rev. William.
    MARSH, Rev. William.
    Judicial Blindness, the Punishment of Rejected Truth: A Sermon preached at Tavistock Chapel, Drury Lane, on Tuesday March 25th 1828; in the course of Lectures on the Points of Controversy between Roman Catholics and Protestants,

    Edition: First Edition

    London: James Nisbet: 1828. First edition. A disbound sermon. Was once bound, and has nicks to the spine where the gathers were. Very clean and tidy. No significant marks. 15 [i] pp. 210 x 130 mm (8¼ x 5 inches).
    'Millennial Marsh' as he was known to his congregations, was a Church of England vicar, who leaned heavily towards Evangelism. He was concerned in many of his works and sermons with the conversion of the Jews. .

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  • Judith, the widow of Bethulia. by ZIEGLER, Richard
    ZIEGLER, Richard
    Judith, the widow of Bethulia.

    London: Dennis Dobson Ltd, 1946. One of only 700 copies produced. With illustrations by the author. Original hardback pictorial paper covered boards are now a little rubbed and age toned. Reproductions of illustrations by Richard Ziegler, some full-page and other in-text. Text in English, in a calligraphy style. Very clean inside. 42 unnumbered pages. 330 x 265 mm (13 x 10½ inches). Un des 700 exemplaires produits. Avec des illustrations de l'auteur. Les planches originales couvertes de papier pictural sont maintenant un peu frottées et vieillies. Reproductions d'illustrations de Richard Ziegler, certaines en pleine page et d'autres dans le texte. Texte en anglais, dans un style calligraphié. Intérieur très propre. 42 pages non numérotées. 330 x 265 mm

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  • L'Ecumoire, histoire japonoise. [Tansaï et Neadarné]. Nouvelle edition. by CREBILLON (DIT CREBILLON FILS) Claude-Prosper Jolyot de
    CREBILLON (DIT CREBILLON FILS) Claude-Prosper Jolyot de
    L'Ecumoire, histoire japonoise. [Tansaï et Neadarné]. Nouvelle edition.

    Amsterdam et Leipzig: Chez Arkstée et Merkus, 1743. Although entitled a new edition, this is a first edition thus. A scarce Dutch counterfeit edition of this scandalous work. Text in French. Issued under the title "L'Ecumoire" whilst the original was Tansaï et Neadarné. Bizarrely, the original title was used at the head of each page - so if this was an attempt to disguise the work, it was a fairly thin disguise. The original text only edition - published 1734 - was addressed to Beijing. In this edition, a frontispiece engraving is repeated in each volume. This shows the Emperor of China and his Court with monkeys in the trees. The preface claims that this is a classic work…

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    Amsterdam et Leipzig: Chez Arkstée et Merkus, 1743. Although entitled a new edition, this is a first edition thus. A scarce Dutch counterfeit edition of this scandalous work. Text in French. Issued under the title "L'Ecumoire" whilst the original was Tansaï et Neadarné. Bizarrely, the original title was used at the head of each page - so if this was an attempt to disguise the work, it was a fairly thin disguise. The original text only edition - published 1734 - was addressed to Beijing. In this edition, a frontispiece engraving is repeated in each volume. This shows the Emperor of China and his Court with monkeys in the trees. The preface claims that this is a classic work of Chinese antiquity. Title pages both in red and black. Bound in full speckled leather, with contemporary designs in gilt to the spine, and burgundy title label. Very slight rubbing to the binding only, in very presentable condition. Internally, a fresh work, with just a touch of marking to the pages. The recto of the rear end paper has some doodle lines to it, in pencil. The book was both popular and scandalous from its publication. It was considered a criticism of the Papal Bull Unigenitus (against Jansenism) and of Cardinal de Rohan, and Crébillon found himself imprisoned following these accusations. The lead character, Tanzai, is looking for a wife, despite the prophecy forbidding him to do so. He falls in love with the beautiful Neadarné, and their marriage takes place. The wedding night is rudely disrupted, and they must embark on a fantastical journey to free themselves from a curse. It was so inventive, that it led Voltaire to write in 1735: "I don't know anything as crazy as this book. If I had done it I would have been burned." (2) XVIII (4) 208 pp; (6) 328 pp. 135 x 80 mm (5¼ x 3¼ inches).

    . Bien qu'il s'agisse d'une nouvelle édition, il s'agit d'une première édition. Rare édition néerlandaise contrefaite de cet ouvrage scandaleux. Texte en français. Publié sous le titre "L'Ecumoire" alors que l'original était Tansaï et Neadarné. Bizarrement, le titre original a été utilisé en tête de chaque page - donc s'il s'agissait d'une tentative de déguiser l'ouvrage, c'était un déguisement assez mince. L'édition originale en texte seul - publiée en 1734 - était adressée à Pékin. Dans cette édition, une gravure en frontispice est répétée dans chaque volume. Elle représente l'empereur de Chine et sa cour avec des singes dans les arbres. La préface affirme qu'il s'agit d'un ouvrage classique de l'antiquité chinoise. Les pages de titre sont en rouge et en noir. Reliure en plein cuir moucheté, avec des motifs contemporains dorés au dos et une étiquette de titre bordeaux. Très légers frottements à la reliure seulement, en très bon état. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est frais, avec juste un peu de marquage sur les pages. Le recto de la dernière page de garde présente quelques lignes gribouillées au crayon. Le livre a été à la fois populaire et scandaleux dès sa publication. Il fut considéré comme une critique de la bulle papale Unigenitus (contre le jansénisme) et du cardinal de Rohan, et Crébillon se retrouva emprisonné à la suite de ces accusations. Le personnage principal, Tanzai, cherche une épouse, malgré la prophétie qui le lui interdit. Il tombe amoureux de la belle Neadarné, et leur mariage a lieu. La nuit de noces est brutalement interrompue et ils doivent s'embarquer dans un voyage fantastique pour se libérer d'une malédiction. Ce livre était si inventif qu'il a conduit Voltaire à écrire en 1735 : "Je ne connais rien d'aussi fou que ce livre. Si je l'avais fait, on m'aurait brûlé". (2) XVIII (4) 208 pp ; (6) 328 pp. 135 x 80 mm (5¼ x 3¼ pouces).

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