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Emilie d'Oultremont: Baroness d'Hooghvorst, Foundress of the Society of Marie Réparatrice and her Two Daughters. (Spine title is "The Mother foundress of the Society of Marie Réparatrice and her two daughters"). Anon.

(Anon.)

Emilie d'Oultremont: Baroness d'Hooghvorst, Foundress of the Society of Marie Réparatrice and her Two Daughters. (Spine title is "The Mother foundress of the Society of Marie Réparatrice and her two daughters").

London: Manresa Press, (1932). First edition. Hardcover. xi, 212 pp., 11 full-page illustrations; octavo, original blue cloth. A Belgian Roman Catholic, Emilie d'Oultremont (1818-1878) was widowed in 1847 when her husband died of maleria, leaving her with her 4 children (2 male, 2 female). In 1854 she had a profound... More

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CIVILISED [sic, civilized] CHRISTIANITY: A Reply to 'Modern Christianity a Civilised Heathenism.' Being Some Commonplace Reflections on Orthodoxy. Magna Est Veritas et Praevalebit. Anonymous.

Anonymous

CIVILISED [sic, civilized] CHRISTIANITY: A Reply to 'Modern Christianity a Civilised Heathenism.' Being Some Commonplace Reflections on Orthodoxy. Magna Est Veritas et Praevalebit

London: Trubner & Co., 1876. Second edition. Hardcover. Original green cloth with title and cover ornaments in gilt and black, small octavo, xvi, 238 pp. Slight wear to corners, owner name to rear endpaper, else near fine. Second edition of a work originally published in much shorter form in 1874... More

Price: $150.00

THE HOLY BIBLE, OR THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT EXPLAINED BY QUESTION AND ANSWER:; from the writings of the most eminent historians, divines, and commentators; containing many useful and entertaining parts of knowledge; and embelished with proper maps and other ornamental and instructive representations, designed for the promoting of Christian knowledge. Stephen Austen.

(Austen, Stephen).

THE HOLY BIBLE, OR THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT EXPLAINED BY QUESTION AND ANSWER:; from the writings of the most eminent historians, divines, and commentators; containing many useful and entertaining parts of knowledge; and embelished with proper maps and other ornamental and instructive representations, designed for the promoting of Christian knowledge.

London: Printed for S. Austen, 1748. First edition. Hardcover. 4, [10], 442 pp.; illustrated with copperplate frontispiece, 4 folding maps, 21 folding plates; octavo, old calf rebacked with sized linen cloth. An explanation and analysis of the Holy Bible using a point-by-point question and answer format assuming the historicity of... More

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CURRENT SUPERSTITIONS: Collected from the Oral Tradition of English Speaking Folk. Bergen Fanny D., William Wells Newell.

Bergen Fanny D., editor. With Notes and an Introduction by William Wells Newell.

CURRENT SUPERSTITIONS: Collected from the Oral Tradition of English Speaking Folk.

Boston & NY: Houghton Mifflin Co.for the American Folk-Lore Society, 1896. First edition. Hardcover. Tall octavo, burgundy cloth with gilt spine title; x, 161 pp. + 6-page catalog at rear. Covers moderately spotted, else very good. 1475 different superstitions organized into 19 categories, from "Babyhood" to "Mortuary Customs." Each citation... More

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BEAUTIES OF ISLAM. Annie Besant.

Besant, Annie.

BEAUTIES OF ISLAM

Adyar, Madras, India: Theosophical Publishing House, 1932. Reprint of the 1912 first edition. Hardcover. Original ribbed green cloth with gilt cover title, 12mo (5.5 x 4.25 inches); 56 pp. Originally published in 1912 as "Adyar Popular Lectures, No. 20. This 1932 edition printed by A. K. Sitarama, at the Vasanta... More

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PSYCHOMETRY: Its Theory and Practice. Herbert Bland.

Bland, Herbert.

PSYCHOMETRY: Its Theory and Practice.

London: Rider & Co., (1937). First edition. Hardcover. 160 pp., small octavo, original yellow cloth. Dustjacket. A scarce work on the paranormal phenomena of psychometry; the ability to become "aware of the characters, surroundings, or events connected with an individual by holding or touching an object, such as a watch... More

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SECRET FORCES THAT CHANGE THE WORLD. Frank Bowman.

Bowman, Frank.

SECRET FORCES THAT CHANGE THE WORLD.

Los Angeles: DeVorss & Co., 1942. First edition. Hardcover. Original blue cloth with gilt title, [15], 236 pp. Signed by the author. "First Edition" stated on copyright page. The author predicts a second coming of Jesus in response to the World War. More

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THE PASSION OF OUR SAVIOUR. John Boydell.

(Boydell, John, 1720-1804).

THE PASSION OF OUR SAVIOUR.

[London]: Printed & Sold by I. Boydell Engraver in Cheapside, nd (circa 1800). First edition thus. Hardcover. Oblong 8vo (5.75 x 7.25 inches), contemporary cloth and plain boards; engraved title and 52 leaves printed with copperplate engravings on versos, engravings measure approx. 2.5 x 3.5 inches. Scuffing to boards, wear... More

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BARALAM AND YEWASEF: Being the Ethiopic Version of a Christianized Recension of the Buddhist Legend of the Buddha and the Bodhisattva. An English Translation and Introduction, Etc. E. A. Wallis Budge Budge.

Budge, E. A. Wallis Budge

BARALAM AND YEWASEF: Being the Ethiopic Version of a Christianized Recension of the Buddhist Legend of the Buddha and the Bodhisattva. An English Translation and Introduction, Etc.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1923. First edition. Hardbound. Original red cloth, octavo (6.25 x 9 inches), cxi; 351 pp. 73 monochrome plates, including 9 from photographs and 64 reproductions of old woodcuts. Also known as "Barlaam and Josaphat" the story of the Buddha retold as a Christian saint. Introductory text... More

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THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS from This World to That which Is to Come.; Delivered under the Similitude of a Dream. Wherein is Discovered the Manner of His Setting Out, His Dangerous Journey, and Safe Arrival at the Desired Country. With Memoir of the AUthor by George Cheever, D. D. and Engravings on Wood by G. E. and J. Dalziel from Designs by William Harvey. John Bunyan.

Bunyan, John

THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS from This World to That which Is to Come.; Delivered under the Similitude of a Dream. Wherein is Discovered the Manner of His Setting Out, His Dangerous Journey, and Safe Arrival at the Desired Country. With Memoir of the AUthor by George Cheever, D. D. and Engravings on Wood by G. E. and J. Dalziel from Designs by William Harvey

London: David Bogue, 1851. Hardcover. [2], xcii, [8], 440 pp.; engraved frontispiece portrait of the author, many engraved illustrations in the text; 8vo, bound in 3/4 brown morocco and marbled boards by Sangorski & Sutcliffe for the Halle Bros. Co., marbled endpaper, top edge gilt. Split at bottom of front... More

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THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: From This World to That Which Is to Come. Delivered under the Similitude of a Dream. In Two Parts. John. With original Bunyan, Thomas Scott.

Bunyan, John. With original notes by Thomas Scott.

THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS: From This World to That Which Is to Come. Delivered under the Similitude of a Dream. In Two Parts.

Hartford: Silus Andrus, 1824. First Silas Andrus printing, and apparently the first Hartford edition of the complete work. Hardcover. Contemporary full sheep with morocco spine label, 12mo (4.5 x 7.25 inches), pp (xvi), (17)-360. Surface rubbing to covers, scattered foxing, but a tight and sturdy copy. More

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THE SACRED WRITINGS OF THE APOSTLES AND EVANGELISTS OF JESUS CHRIST, COMMONLY STYLED THE NEW TESTAMENT. Translated from the Original Greek, by Doctors George Campbell, James Macknight, and Philip Doddridge. With Prefaces, Various Emandations, and An Appendix. By Alexander Campbell. Fourth Edition. Alexander Campbell.

Campbell, Alexander.

THE SACRED WRITINGS OF THE APOSTLES AND EVANGELISTS OF JESUS CHRIST, COMMONLY STYLED THE NEW TESTAMENT. Translated from the Original Greek, by Doctors George Campbell, James Macknight, and Philip Doddridge. With Prefaces, Various Emandations, and An Appendix. By Alexander Campbell. Fourth Edition.

Bethany, VA: M'Vay & Ewing, 1835. Fourth edition. Hardcover. Octavo, original full calf with red lettering piece; 401, 80 pp.; 2 engraved folding maps with original hand coloring. Covers well scuffed but remarkably sturdy and well-preserved, no splits to joints; text foxed and with a few ink blotches, old owner... More

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MISSALE ROMANUM, Ex Decreto Sacro-Sancti Concilii Tridentini Restitutum Pii V. Jussu Editum Clementis VIII. Et Urbani VIII. Auctoritate Recognitum. Additae sunt Missae, ex praecepto vel ad libitum, concessae usque ad Clementem XIII. Singulae Missae ad lingum extensae, ac propriis in locis positae. Catholic Church.

(Catholic Church)

MISSALE ROMANUM, Ex Decreto Sacro-Sancti Concilii Tridentini Restitutum Pii V. Jussu Editum Clementis VIII. Et Urbani VIII. Auctoritate Recognitum. Additae sunt Missae, ex praecepto vel ad libitum, concessae usque ad Clementem XIII. Singulae Missae ad lingum extensae, ac propriis in locis positae

Lugduni (i.e., Lyon): Amatum Delaroche, 1761. Hardcover. 4to (12.75 x 8.5 inches); contemporary full calf; 13 fl, 592, clxxix, (5), 32, iv pp. 8 full-page copperplate engravings. Engraved title-page vignette. Text and antiphons printed in black and red. Leather tabs added at fore-edge. Covers well worn with corners rubbed through... More

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FAC-SIMILE OF THE BLACK-LETTER PRAYER-BOOK; Containing manuscript alterations and additions made in the year 1661, out of which was fairly written the Book of common prayer: subscribed, December 20, A.D. 1661, by the Convocations of Canterbury and York, and annexed to the Act of Uniformity, 13 & 14 Car. II., C. 4, A.D. 1662. (together with) FACSIMILE OF THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT OF THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Signed By Convocation December 20th, 1661, and Attached to the Act of Uniformity, 1662 (13 & 14 Charles 2. Cap. 4). Church of England.

(Church of England).

FAC-SIMILE OF THE BLACK-LETTER PRAYER-BOOK; Containing manuscript alterations and additions made in the year 1661, out of which was fairly written the Book of common prayer: subscribed, December 20, A.D. 1661, by the Convocations of Canterbury and York, and annexed to the Act of Uniformity, 13 & 14 Car. II., C. 4, A.D. 1662. (together with) FACSIMILE OF THE ORIGINAL MANUSCRIPT OF THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Signed By Convocation December 20th, 1661, and Attached to the Act of Uniformity, 1662 (13 & 14 Charles 2. Cap. 4).

London: Longman & Co., et al / Eyre & Spottiswoode et al, 1871 / 1891. First editions thus. Hardcover. (2 volumes). First volume: [11], [544] pp., folio (16 x 10.5 inches), contemporary dark brown cloth with blindstamped ornaments to boards, gilt spine title. Second volume: [7], 544, [16] pp.; folio... More

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SHORT LESSONS IN THEOSOPHY: Compiled and Arranged by Miss Susie C. Clark from the Teachings of W. J. Colville. Susie C. Clark, W. J. Colville.

Clark, Susie C. and W. J. Colville

SHORT LESSONS IN THEOSOPHY: Compiled and Arranged by Miss Susie C. Clark from the Teachings of W. J. Colville

Cambridgeport, Mass. S. C. Clark, 1889. First edition. Hardcover. Original dark blue cloth stamped in gilt and blind, octavo, 59 pp. Ex-libris Oakland Theosophical Library with traces of pocket to rear pastedown, printed slip with library rules affixed to front pastedown, and their red ink stamp to title and last... More

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ANIMISM: The Seed of Religion. (Religions Ancient and Modern series). Edward Clodd.

Clodd, Edward.

ANIMISM: The Seed of Religion. (Religions Ancient and Modern series).

London: Constable & Co., 1921. Third printing. Hardcover. Small octavo, gray boards with red title and cover decoration;100 pp. Pages somewhat toned, else fine in near fine jacket. More

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THE MISSIONARY'S DAUGHTER: A Memoir of Lucy Goodale Thurston of the Sandwich Islands. Mrs. A. P. Cummings.

[Cummings, Mrs. A. P.].

THE MISSIONARY'S DAUGHTER: A Memoir of Lucy Goodale Thurston of the Sandwich Islands.

New York: American Tract Society, (1842). Second edition. Hardcover. Original dark brown cloth cover ornament embossed in blind, gilt spine title; 219 pp. + 3 pages ads at rear. Covers fairly worn at edges and corners, spine title faded text foxed, pencil scribbles to rear free endpaper, still quite sturdy... More

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THE IRRECONCILABLE RECORDS; OR, GENESIS AND GEOLOGY. WIlliam Denton.

Denton, WIlliam.

THE IRRECONCILABLE RECORDS; OR, GENESIS AND GEOLOGY.

Boston: William Denton, 1872. (Third edition). Hardcover. 80 pp. + 2 pages ads at rear; small octavo, original brown cloth with gilt title on front cover, hand-written paper title label on spine. The author self-published several free-thought treatises. Ads at rear include testimonials on behalf of his works, including this... More

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THE POCKET KEY OF HEAVEN: Containing a Selection of Devotions Compiled from Approved Sources by a Priest of the Archdiocese of New York (bound with) THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS for Sundays and Holydays Throughout the Year. Devotional in English.

(Devotional in English).

THE POCKET KEY OF HEAVEN: Containing a Selection of Devotions Compiled from Approved Sources by a Priest of the Archdiocese of New York (bound with) THE EPISTLES AND GOSPELS for Sundays and Holydays Throughout the Year.

New Orleans: L. N. Brunswig, (1896). Hardcover. 2 volumes in 1. 16mo (3.75 x 2.5 inches), 450; 189 pp., frontispiece engraving; bound in faux ivory with front cover design of inlaid silver monogram (M A) and inlaid floral design of copper (?) and mother of pearl, "ivory" clasps, all edges... More

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A CATECHISM OF PALMISTRY: The Sciences of Chirognomy and Chiromancy Explained in the Form of Question and Answer. Ida Ellis.

Ellis, Ida.

A CATECHISM OF PALMISTRY: The Sciences of Chirognomy and Chiromancy Explained in the Form of Question and Answer.

Philadelphia: David McKay, 1920. Third edition. Hardcover. xi, 244 pp., with 19 plates; small octavo, original blue cloth. 637 questions asked and answered about the "science" of reading the hand. More

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THE HISTORY OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR. Rev. Willis D. Engle.

Engle, Rev. Willis D.

THE HISTORY OF THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR.

Indianapolis: Willis D. Engle, (1912). Second edition, revised. Hardcover. Octavo, full leather binding with gilt title and cover ornament.; 296 pp., color frontispiece, color and b/w plates, text illustrations. Some scuffing to covers, wear to corner tips, gift inscription and 3 pages of signatures to front blank leaves. The Order... More

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THE DECLINE OF THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH. Alexander Clarence Flick.

Flick, Alexander Clarence

THE DECLINE OF THE MEDIEVAL CHURCH

London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., 1930. First edition. Hardcover. 2 volumes, original red cloth; xiv, 398; xiv, 543 pp. Owner name to front pastedown in both volumes, both books else quite clean and unworn. More

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TOTEMISM. G. Frazer, ames.

Frazer, J(ames) G.

TOTEMISM

Edinburgh: A. & C. Black, 1887. First edition. Original red cloth, octavo (5 x 7.5 inches), pp viii, 96. Slight fading to spine, else very good. Frazer's first book, which began as an article for a new edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica. More

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THE GOD-IDEA OF THE ANCIENTS, or Sex in Religion. Eliza Burt Gamble.

Gamble, Eliza Burt

THE GOD-IDEA OF THE ANCIENTS, or Sex in Religion

NY: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1897. First edition. Original green cloth, octavo (6.25 x 9.25 inches), pp vii, 339. 2-page advertisement for "The Evolution of Woman" by Mrs. Gamble at rear. Light wear to covers, contemporary owner name to front fixed endpaper, front inner hinge starting. A very literate and compelling... More

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Hiera Dakrya (in Greek), Ecclesiae Anglicanae Suspiria. THE TEARS, SIGHS, COMPLAINTS, AND PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND. John Gauden.

Gauden, John.

Hiera Dakrya (in Greek), Ecclesiae Anglicanae Suspiria. THE TEARS, SIGHS, COMPLAINTS, AND PRAYERS OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND.

London: Printed by J. G. for R. Royston at the Angel in Ivie-lane, 1659. First edition. Hardcover. Small folio (11 x 7 inches), [12], 23, [22], 24-711 pp., (pagination includes the engraved allegorical title-page); vignette engraving on text title-page, folding engraved emblem plate titled "Tree of the Church." Contemporary full... More

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