London: Robert Clavel and James Knaplock in St. Paul's Church-Yard, 1704. First edition. Later Vellum with titles stamped to spine. Overall a decent copy. The vellum is clean and tidy, with a little foxing / marking only. A large, uncut copy. Lower corner of leaf D4 torn away, with loss of a few words from six lines of text. Paper flaw to leaves H-H2, with loss of a single word to recto and verso of each.ESTC T75521. 64p pages.
Samuel Wesley (1663-1735), Anglican clergyman and poet. Public outcry to the criticism of dissenting education in his 'Letter from a Country Divine' to his friend in London concerning the education of dissenters in their private academies (London, 1702) led Wesley to respond voraciously, firstly with this work, and then again in A Reply to Mr. Palmer's Vindication (1707).

France: NP, C1880. A lovely French prayer card. Hand painted on vellum or celluloid. To the left a chalice and host surrounded by flowers, beautifully drawn. To the right is hand written text in French "Quand vous aurez communié fermez les yeux du corpsourrez les yeux de l'áme et vous y trouverez le ciel" in English, "When you have received communion, close the eyes of your body, open the eyes of your soul and you will find Heaven there." Clean and tidy. The vellum is very slightly darkened. A beautiful example. 5.5cm x 8cm.

. Une jolie carte de prière française. Peinte à la main sur vélin ou celluloïd. A gauche, un calice et une hostie entourés de fleurs, joliment dessinés. À droite, un texte écrit à la main en français "Quand vous aurez communié fermez les yeux du corpsourrez les yeux de l'áme et vous y trouverez le ciel" en anglais, "When you have received communion, close the eyes of your body, open the eyes of your soul and you will find Heaven there." (Quand vous aurez communié, fermez les yeux du corps, ouvrez les yeux de l'áme et vous y trouverez le ciel). Propre et bien rangé. Le vélin est très légèrement noirci. Un bel exemplaire. 5,5 cm x 8 cm.

London: Luke Meredith at The King's Head, 1685. Full title reads: "A loyal tear dropt on the vault of the high and mighty Prince Charles II. Of glorious and happy memory. By Henry Anderson, M.A. vicar of Kingsumborne in Hampshire."
The original funeral oration for Charles II. Now bound in faux leather boards with gilt titles to the front board. End papers from time of binding. Bound in to the rear are two additional leaves, printed in Circa 1816 and each offering a hymn composed by Joseph Wiggins. He was a member of Stretton Friendly Society (Quakers). The faux leather cover is clean and bright. The text is mainly clean, with a touch of marking / foxing to it. small number 19 to title suggests that this has been abstracted from a larger collection at some point. [6], 26, [4] p. ; 4⁰. Signatures: A-D⁴ +2 leaves. 200 x 150 mm (7¾ x 6 inches).
Conforms to Wing A3091. Bibliography - Wing (2nd ed.), A3091

London: Seeley, Jackson & Halliday, 1867. A first edition of this scarce work. Dark brown cloth. Contemporary brown end papers and owner's contemporary gift inscription to the FFEP. A quite reasonable copy. The brown cloth has marking to the corner of the front board, and there is some light fading from water spots to the rear board. The spine has darkened so that the title is illegible (no gilt, if ever any, remains). Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a touch of darkening to the pages only. Foxing spots to the end papers only. X, [1]-212, [ii]. pp
Samuel, Garratt 1817-1907 was also the author of "Signs of the Times" and "World Without End" amongst other works. He was an Evangelist within the Church of England. These sermons were given at the end of his tenure at Trinity Church in Lincoln's Inn Fields, before his departure for Ipswich. X, [1]-212, [ii]. pp

London: L. B. Seeley and Son, 1825. Original diced Russian calf with gilt decoration to spine. Bookplate to the inside board. Contemporary gift inscription to the end paper. There is an engraved vignette to the title page. After the treatise on Prayer, there is around 70 pages with examples of prayers for the faithful to use, and an index.

Edward Bickersteth (1786-1850) was an evangelical Church of England clergyman. He was active in promoting the Evangelical Alliance and was strongly opposed to the Tractarian movement. His son became the Bishop of Exeter.

There is rubbing to the edges of the boards, with a little bumping to the corners. The gilt to the spine has been rubbed and the titles are no longer legible. It appears that the book may have been repaired in the distant past (unsure) the end papers look a little newer. The binding is strong and secure. Internally clean and tidy throughout with just a little darkening. Overall a sound copy.

Geneva / Geneve: N/A, 1820. Undated, but likely from 1818-1822, this fine watercolour of Mary in the style of Raphaël, although unsigned has a contemporary paper attribution / provenance lightly tipped to it. This states that it was painted by Schenker and came from a collection. It was given by Ferdinand Dupon (?) as a souvenir of his two little brothers. Edged in gilt, the painting is in very good condition, with just a couple of tiny marks to it. 110 by 80mm (4¼ by 3¼ inches).

Schenker (1760-1848) was primarily an engraver, born in Geneva, worked Paris. Pupil of Saint-Ours and Macret, he studied intaglio printing. Worked for Bartolozzi in England and France. Director of the 'Ecole de gravure de Genève' (1817-1822). He engraved with Gâtine the illustrations for the series 'Le Bon Genre' published by La Mésangère. He was also clearly a skilled water colourist.

. Non datée, mais probablement de 1818-1822, cette belle aquarelle de Marie dans le style de Raphaël, bien que non signée a une attribution/provenance sur papier de l'époque légèrement inclinée. Cela indique qu'il a été peint par Schenker et provient d'une collection. Il fut offert par Ferdinand Dupon (?) en souvenir de ses deux petits frères. Bordée de dorure, la peinture est en très bon état, avec seulement quelques petites marques. 110 par 80 mm.

Schenker (1760-1848) était avant tout un graveur, né à Genève, a travaillé à Paris. Elève de Saint-Ours et de Macret, il étudie la taille-douce. A travaillé pour Bartolozzi en Angleterre et en France. Directeur de l'Ecole de gravure de Genève (1817-1822). Il grave avec Gâtine les illustrations de la série 'Le Bon Genre' éditée par La Mésangère. Il était aussi manifestement un aquarelliste de talent.

Paris: Imprimerie et Librairie Classiques de Jules Delalain, 1840. Part of the Epitome Historiae Sacrae series. A nice dual language (Latin and French) work on the history of the Saints. Half leather binding with gilt decoration and titles to the spine. Marbled boards. A touch of bumping / handling only. Marbled end papers. Internally mainly clean and tidy, with a little marking / darkening to the pages. French and Latin facing pages help with the translation / reading of the text. Originally published in 1827, this was abridged from a longer Latin primer by Lhomond. Overall an attractive copy of this reprint. Charles François Lhomond (1727–1794) was a French priest, grammarian, and educator who was a native of Chaulnes, Somme. [iv], 182. pp. 140 by 90mm (5½ by 3½ inches).

. Fait partie de la série Epitome Historiae Sacrae. Un bel ouvrage en deux langues (latin et français) sur l'histoire des saints. Reliure en demi-cuir avec décoration et titres dorés au dos. Planches marbrées. Quelques petits chocs et manipulations. Papiers de fin de livre marbrés. A l'intérieur, l'ouvrage est propre et bien rangé, avec un peu de marques et de noircissement sur les pages. Les pages en français et en latin aident à la traduction et à la lecture du texte. Publié à l'origine en 1827, cet ouvrage a été abrégé à partir d'un abécédaire latin plus long de Lhomond. Dans l'ensemble, un bel exemplaire de cette réimpression. Charles François Lhomond (1727-1794) était un prêtre, grammairien et éducateur français originaire de Chaulnes, dans la Somme. [iv], 182. pp. 140 par 90mm

Romae: Typis Polyglottis Vaticanis. First edition. Volumes 1-5 of the Acta Apostolicae*. Vol.1 : 1909 (21 issue: Annus 1) - 20 December 1909 num. 21) / Vol 2 : 1910 (21 issues: Annus 2 20 Jan 1910 num. 1 - 19 December 1910 num. 23) / Vol 3 : 1911 (17 issues: Annus 3 - 16 Jan 1911 num. 1 - 20 December 1911 num. 17 / Vol 4 : 1912 (22 issues: Annus 4 - 15 January 1912 num. 1 - 30 December 1912 num. 22) / Vol. 5 : 1913 (19 Issues: Annus 5 - 25 Jan 1913 issue 1 - 31 December 1913 num. 19) Vol 1 & 2 have White 3/4 cloth with green boards. Vol 3-5 have white vellum. black leather labels with gilt titles. Internally mainly clean and tidy, with a little darkening to the page edges. Volume one has a little rubbing to the spine edges. Frontis portrait of Pope Pius X to volume 1.

These volumes came from the St Birgittae de Sion (Bridgettine) monastery at Chudleigh in Devon. They were donated to the Abbey (and each has an inscription stating this) by the Rev. Benedict Williamson. Wiliamson was a prominent Catholic Architect, and supporter of the Bridgetinnes. He was ordained a priest in 1909 and was behind many of the finest early 20th Century Catholic Churches.

*Acta Apostolicae Sedis (Latin for "Acts of the Apostolic See"), often cited as AAS, is the official gazette of the Holy See, appearing about twelve times a year. It was established by Pope Pius X on 29 September 1908 with the decree Promulgandi Pontificias Constitutiones, and publication began in January 1909. It contains all the principal decrees, encyclical letters, decisions of Roman congregations, and notices of ecclesiastical appointments. The laws contained in it are to be considered promulgated when published, and effective three months from date of issue, unless a shorter or longer time is specified in the law

London: The Epworth Press, 1936. First edition. A work with prayers and guided meditations for a variety of topics ("Shutting the door", "Saying Thank you" etc). Blue soft covers. A touch darkened and with a little creasing to one corner. Inside, the book is clean and tidy, if fractionally darkened. 68 pages. 18cm x 12.5cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 5654275. A scarce item, we can find no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing. The Cambridge Group Manuals were a series of publications associated with a group of Methodist ministers and laypeople at Cambridge University in the early 20th century. This group, known as the Cambridge Group, published their manifesto "A Group Speaks" in 1931, which was followed by the series of Cambridge Group Manuals. These manuals contained the group's ideas and teachings related to Methodism and its practice. The Cambridge Group was part of a broader movement within Methodism during this period, with a similar group existing at Oxford University.

. Première édition. Ouvrage contenant des prières et des méditations guidées sur des thèmes variés ("Fermer la porte", "Dire merci", etc.). Couvertures souples bleues. Un peu assombrie et avec un petit pli à un coin. A l'intérieur, le livre est propre et bien rangé, bien que légèrement assombri. 68 pages. 18cm x 12.5cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 5654275. Un article rare, nous n'avons trouvé aucun exemplaire en vente au moment du catalogage. Les Cambridge Group Manuals étaient une série de publications associées à un groupe de ministres méthodistes et de laïcs de l'Université de Cambridge au début du XXe siècle. Ce groupe, connu sous le nom de Cambridge Group, a publié son manifeste "A Group Speaks" en 1931, qui a été suivi par la série des Cambridge Group Manuals. Ces manuels contenaient les idées et les enseignements du groupe concernant le méthodisme et sa pratique. Le Groupe de Cambridge faisait partie d'un mouvement plus large au sein du méthodisme pendant cette période, un groupe similaire existant à l'Université d'Oxford.

Paris: Alphonse Giroux, 1819. Very scarce. First edition, in attractive turquoise contemporary boards with gilt border decorations. With engraved title page and engraved portraits of saints. All edges gilt. Text in French. Includes space for notes / souvenirs, and a calendar. [2], 45, [45] pp. 125 x 80 mm (5 x 3¼ inches). Boards soft at corners, small ink mark to front board, and discolouration under gilt decorated borders. Upper joint split, and inside is slightly foxed; and hinges have been repaired at some point. Caroline-Stéphanie-Félicité or Madame de Genlis (25 January 1746 – 31 December 1830) was a French writer of the late 18th and early 19th century, best known for her novels and theories on children's education. her devotion to religion, morality, and feminine submission, strangely contrasts with her own life and her art. Très rare. Première édition, dans de jolies planches contemporaines turquoises avec des décorations dorées. Avec une page de titre gravée et des portraits de saints gravés. Toutes les tranches sont dorées. Texte en français. Comprend un espace pour les notes et les souvenirs, ainsi qu'un calendrier. [2], 45, [45] pp. 125 x 80 mm (5 x 3¼ inches). Les coins de la reliure sont mous, petite marque d'encre sur le premier plat, et décoloration sous les bordures décorées en doré. Le joint supérieur est fendu et l'intérieur est légèrement roussi ; les charnières ont été réparées à un moment donné. Caroline-Stéphanie-Félicité ou Madame de Genlis (25 janvier 1746 - 31 décembre 1830) est un écrivain français de la fin du XVIIIe siècle et du début du XIXe siècle, surtout connu pour ses romans et ses théories sur l'éducation des enfants. Sa dévotion à la religion, à la morale et à la soumission féminine contraste étrangement avec sa propre vie et son art.

London: R. W. for Henry Mortlock: 1673. Contemporary full leather, strengthened at some point. Recent burgundy label with gilt titles. The book has no end papers, and begins with the imprimatur pasted down to the front board. The final page is pasted to the rear board. The work begins with the title page. The book is in three parts. There is a lengthy "General preface", followed by the Contents, and "An examination of the pamphlet entituled Dr. Stillingfleet against Dr Stilllingfleet". The third part is "An answer to the book entitled, Dr Stillingfleet's Principles Considered". [LXXXVI], 1-12, 13-73,[i], 75-291. pp

The original boards are a little rubbed and bumped, but still holding well. The spine has been strengthened and although the leather appears cracked, it is holding well. The label is bright. Inside, the binding is quite cracked to the front hinge, but still secure. A contemporary hand has practiced it's writing of "imprimatur" to the inside board. The rest of the book is in good clean condition, with only moderate darkening. A tiny amount of edge wear to the title page, but nothing significant.

This work was the culmination of an attack on Catholicism which began with the Discourse in 1671. Edward Meredith and the recusant Catholic Thomas Godden replied on the Catholic side, and here he continues his attack. His attack is wide ranging, from objecting to the Pope's decrees and the Council of Trent, through to accusing Ignatius Loyola of fanaticism. Edward Stillingfleet (1635-1699) was an Anglican theologian from Cranborne in Dorset. He was known as "The beauty of Holiness" for his good looks. He preached at St Margaret's, Westminster, on the day after the Great Fire in 1666. He was a leader amongst the "Latitudinarians" a group of young Anglicans, named pejoratively as "men of latitude" for the ease in which they switched side from the Parliamentary to the Royalist position after the Restoration. He was predominantly low church, and wanted reconciliation with Presbyterians - but certainly not with Catholics. Later he became the Bishop of Worcester (1689)

London: Printed for T. Evans, 1796. Third edition. Brown cloth covered hardback boards with gilt title to spine. Lacks half title, and final adverts, seemingly never having been bound in. Page 84 has been crudely repaired, but is totally legible. A good reading copy. 385 pages. 185 x 120 mm (7¼ x 4¾ inches).

Richard Watson became a fellow of Trinity College Cambridge in 1760, and received his MA in 1762. He was appointed Professor of Chemistry at Cambridge in 1764, despite having limited formal training in the subject, and transitioned to theology, becoming Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge in 1771, a post he obtained with royal support - again despite lacking a divinity degree (at that time). Watson was known for his rational, biblical approach, recognising no authority but the New Testament and showing little interest in systematic or historical theology. He associated with the influential group of Edmund Law's followers, which included John Hey and William Paley.

Thomas Paine (1737–1809), was a pivotal figure of the Enlightenment and the American Revolution, and is renowned for his radical critique of the Bible and organised Christianity, most famously articulated in his work The Age of Reason, which began this series of letters. Troisième édition. Carton rigide recouvert de toile brune, titre doré au dos. Manque le demi-titre et les publicités finales, n'ayant apparemment jamais été reliées. La page 84 a été grossièrement réparée, mais est tout à fait lisible. Un bon exemplaire de lecture. 385 pages. 185 x 120 mm.

Richard Watson devint membre du Trinity College de Cambridge en 1760 et obtint sa maîtrise en 1762. Il est nommé professeur de chimie à Cambridge en 1764, bien qu'il n'ait reçu qu'une formation formelle limitée dans ce domaine, et se tourne ensuite vers la théologie, devenant Regius Professor of Divinity à Cambridge en 1771, un poste qu'il obtient avec l'appui de la royauté, bien qu'il n'ait pas de diplôme de théologie (à l'époque). Watson est connu pour son approche rationnelle et biblique, ne reconnaissant aucune autre autorité que le Nouveau Testament et montrant peu d'intérêt pour la théologie systématique ou historique. Il s'associe au groupe influent des disciples d'Edmund Law, qui comprend John Hey et William Paley.

Thomas Paine (1737-1809), figure centrale du siècle des Lumières et de la révolution américaine, est réputé pour sa critique radicale de la Bible et du christianisme organisé, dont l'expression la plus célèbre se trouve dans son ouvrage L'âge de raison, qui marque le début de cette série de lettres.

London: Passmore & Alabaster, 1870. First edition. Hardback in darkened red buckram, with black decoration and gilt titles to front board and spine. Boards slightly rubbed at edges, and sun faded to spine. W. H. Smith library embossed stamp to top of brown FFEP. Neat owner's name to half title. Another to top of title page. Some light foxing to first twenty pages, or so. Binding a little loose, but holding. Reasonably good condition. Dedicated to London's Protestant dissenters and their places of worship. xvi, 477, [1] pp. 195 x 135 mm (7¾ x 5¼ inches).

. Première édition. Livre relié en bougran rouge foncé, avec des décorations noires et des titres dorés sur la première page et le dos. Les plats sont légèrement frottés sur les bords et le dos est décoloré par le soleil. Tampon de la bibliothèque W. H. Smith en haut de la page de garde marron. Nom du propriétaire sur la moitié du titre. Un autre en haut de la page de titre. Quelques rousseurs légères sur les vingt premières pages environ. La reliure s'est un peu détachée, mais elle tient bon. Raisonnablement bon état. Dédié aux dissidents protestants de Londres et à leurs lieux de culte. xvi, 477, [1] pp. 195 x 135 mm

NP, C1850. A lovely pair of hand finished copies of Starnina's classic works. Two oval illustrations, one portraying the Angel of the Annunciation. The other the Virgin of the Annunciation. Each are 23cm x 18cm. Both are printed and then over painted on thick paper / thin card, and laid onto a backing card. The images are reproductions with gilt and other hand colouring done in profusion. Clean and tidy pictures. The background cards are both darkened, and the Virgin backing hard has some staining to it. The verso of each card has darkening, which may suggest that these have come from a book or album, but we don't know which. Sheets are each 28cm x 22cm. Gherardo di Jacopo Starnina (1360-1413) was a Florentine (Italian) painter.

. Une belle paire de copies finies à la main des œuvres classiques de Starnina. Deux illustrations ovales, l'une représentant l'Ange de l'Annonciation. L'autre représente la Vierge de l'Annonciation. Chacune mesure 23 cm x 18 cm. Elles sont toutes deux imprimées et repeintes sur du papier épais/carte fine, et posées sur une carte de support. Les images sont des reproductions avec des dorures et d'autres colorations faites à la main à profusion. Les images sont propres et nettes. Les cartes de fond sont toutes deux assombries, et la carte de support Virgin présente quelques taches. Le verso de chaque carte est assombri, ce qui peut suggérer qu'elles proviennent d'un livre ou d'un album, mais nous ne savons pas lequel. Les feuilles mesurent chacune 28 cm x 22 cm. Gherardo di Jacopo Starnina (1360-1413) était un peintre florentin (italien).