London: William Pickering, 1844. First Edition. A book or religious verse. A scarce item, with no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing. Burgundy leather spine with green boards. The spine is significantly rubbed. Binding still holding well. The end papers are moderately foxed. The rest of the book is clean and tidy. xii, 132 pages. Errata slip to the inside rear. 160 by 100mm (6¼ by 4 inches). Conforms to FirstSearch / OCLC: 15578588.

. Première édition. Livre de vers religieux. Un ouvrage rare, aucun exemplaire n'étant disponible à la vente au moment du catalogage. Dos en cuir bourgogne et planches vertes. Le dos est considérablement frotté. La reliure tient encore bien. Les pages de garde sont modérément roussies. Le reste du livre est propre et bien rangé. xii, 132 pages. Errata à l'intérieur du dos. 160 par 100mm (6¼ par 4 pouces). Conforme à FirstSearch / OCLC : 15578588.

London: Sands & Co, 1923. First edition. A collection of Roman Catholic poetry by Sister Antony. Formerly from the Brigittine library at the monastery in Chudleigh, Devon. A scarce item, there only the three legal deposit copies at the UK National Libraries. Original pale blue cloth spine with marbled boards. Paper label to the front board. A little marking to the edges only. Internally clean and tidy throughout, with a single library label to the front paste down. Darkening to end papers. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 314687138. 63 pages. 19cm x 13cm.

. Première édition. Un recueil de poésie catholique romaine par Sister Antony. Anciennement de la bibliothèque des Brigittines au monastère de Chudleigh, Devon. Une pièce rare, il n'y a que trois copies de dépôt légal dans les bibliothèques nationales du Royaume-Uni. Dos en tissu bleu pâle d'origine et planches marbrées. Étiquette en papier sur la première planche. Quelques marques sur les bords seulement. L'intérieur est propre et bien rangé, avec une étiquette de bibliothèque sur le contreplat avant. Les papiers de fin de livre sont plus sombres. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 314687138. 63 pages. 19cm x 13cm.

Paris: S.P, C1935. An original ink sketch of St Peter's in Rome by Albert Lemasson. An attractive ink wash / black and grey water colour of the most famous church in the world. A nice view, with the foreground fountain much fainter, which allows the basillica and dome to be seen clearly. 32.5cm x 50cm. Signed and named to the bottom right edge. Mainly clean, with a few pencil marks still evident (this is probably a preparatory sketch). There is a little darkening to the edges and a few very light foxing spots. Blank and clean to the rear. Albert Lemasson was a French painter (1892-1982. He was classically trained and entered the École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts in Paris in 1919. Lemasson specialized for about 25 years mainly in church decoration through frescoes, often working with his brother Paul Lemasson. Besides frescoes, he painted a variety of works including portraits, landscapes, and scenes from his travels in France, Italy, Spain, and Greece using oil, watercolor, ink, and other mediums. He exhibited his works in several galleries in Paris, Nantes, and Bordeaux over many decades.

. Esquisse originale à l'encre de Saint-Pierre de Rome par Albert Lemasson. Une jolie aquarelle à l'encre et au gris noir représentant l'église la plus célèbre au monde. Une belle vue, avec la fontaine au premier plan beaucoup plus estompée, ce qui permet de voir clairement la basilique et le dôme. 32,5 cm x 50 cm. Signée et nommée dans le coin inférieur droit. Principalement propre, avec quelques traces de crayon encore visibles (il s'agit probablement d'un croquis préparatoire). Les bords sont légèrement assombris et il y a quelques très légères taches de rousseur. Verso vierge et propre. Albert Lemasson était un peintre français (1892-1982). Il a suivi une formation classique et est entré à l'École nationale supérieure des beaux-arts de Paris en 1919. Pendant environ 25 ans, Lemasson s'est principalement spécialisé dans la décoration d'églises à travers des fresques, travaillant souvent avec son frère Paul Lemasson. Outre les fresques, il a peint diverses œuvres, notamment des portraits, des paysages et des scènes de ses voyages en France, en Italie, en Espagne et en Grèce, utilisant l'huile, l'aquarelle, l'encre et d'autres techniques. Il a exposé ses œuvres dans plusieurs galeries à Paris, Nantes et Bordeaux pendant plusieurs décennies.

Wilkes Barre, PA: The Collins Press, 1940. Cream stapled paper covers with red titles and decoration (with an engraving of Christ Crucified). Publisher's details to the rear cover. Each of the stations has a verse and response, a description, and short thought. There is no imprimatur and the cover states that the work is only to be used for private devotion. The booklet is beautifully clean, inside and out, with no significant marks. COPAC cites this work as another edition of Social Justice and the Stations of the Cross, and gives the publication date as 1940. 16 pages. 145 x 90 mm (5¾ x 3½ inches).

. Couvertures en papier agrafé crème avec titres et décorations rouges (avec une gravure du Christ crucifié). Détails de l'éditeur au dos de la couverture. Chacune des stations est accompagnée d'un verset et d'une réponse, d'une description et d'une brève réflexion. Il n'y a pas d'imprimatur et la couverture indique que l'ouvrage ne doit être utilisé que pour la dévotion privée. Le livret est d'une propreté irréprochable, à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur, et ne présente aucune marque significative. COPAC cite cet ouvrage comme une autre édition de Social Justice and the Stations of the Cross, et donne la date de publication comme étant 1940. 16 pages. 145 x 90 mm (5¾ x 3½ pouces).

Devon County Club / R. Cullum, 1821. First Edition / First issue of this pamphlet. Printed by R. Cullum of Exeter. Sewn. No outside binding. Pages 1-16 are comprised of Jones' speech, and pages 17-24 are notes in favour of Emancipation.
The outside pages (title and rear page - there is no cover) are a little darkened and have some markings to them. A little edgewear to the pages, with slight creasing to the corners. Internally clean and tidy with intermittent foxing only. This copy bears the ownership signature of Captain La Roche. Probably Henry La Roche, of Halberton, Devon. Captain of the Royal Navy and J.P. He had served in various vessels during the wars with France from 1792, obtaining the rank of Commander in 1804 and Post Captain in 1806. He died in Devon in 1832. See Gentleman's Magazine. Vol 102, Pt. 1. 1832. 24 pages.
Although a Church of England curate, Jones (1791-1857) was strongly in favour of Catholic Emancipation. As he put it, he would "rather drag out my existence within the walls of a dungeon, than give up the maintenance of the sacred cause of HUMAN LIBERTY." Such opinions cost him advancement in the church, although the Earl of Shrewsbury eventually gave him a benefice. Jones was born at Chudleigh, Devon, where no doubt he was aware at least of the Clifford family. Jones was also an antiquarian, writing several books on the history, and natural history of Devon.

Exeter: Trewman and Co, 1828. Unbound, sewn. Largely uncut. A speech by Jones in support of Catholic emancipation. COPAC cites only the British Library copy of this work. The outside covers of the pamphlet has marking to the front top edge and side, and to the rear there is an area of marking to about a third of the page. Internally clean and tidy throughout. 1-15 [i]. pp.
Although a church of England curate, Jones (1791-1857) was strongly in favour of Catholic Emancipation. As he put it, he would "rather drag out my existence within the walls of a dungeon, than give up the maintenance of the sacred cause of HUMAN LIBERTY." Such opinions cost him advancement in the church, although the Earl of Shrewsbury eventually gave him a benefice. Jones was born at Chudleigh, Devon, where no doubt he was aware at least of the Clifford family. Jones was also an antiquarian, writing several books on the history, and natural history of Devon.

Anvers / Antwerp: chez J. Haest, 1665. A lovely copy of this engraving by Cornelius Schut, under a large passe partout. Signed in the plate, published by Haest of Antwerp. In near perfect condition, this engraving shows the Adoration of the Shepherds. With the Holy Family on the left and cherubs in the sky. The text engraved states `Cor: Schut in cum priuileg; à Anvers chez J.Haest.´ Very good impression with plate tone on laid paper with generous margins around. 15,7 x 11,0 cm. The passe partout is a generous 40cm x 29.5cm, and is very clean and neat. There are no marks or holes / edge wear to the sheet. This appears to be a third state of the engraving, which was re-worked by Haest after Schut's death. A rare item.

. Bel exemplaire de cette gravure de Cornelius Schut, sous un grand passe partout. Signée dans la planche, publiée par Haest d'Anvers. En parfait état, cette gravure représente l'Adoration des Bergers. Avec la Sainte Famille à gauche et des angelots dans le ciel. Le texte gravé indique "Cor : Schut in cum priuileg ; à Anvers chez J.Haest" Très bonne impression avec tonalité de la plaque sur papier vergé avec de grandes marges tout autour. 15,7 x 11,0 cm. Le passe partout mesure 40 cm x 29,5 cm et est très propre. Il n'y a pas de marques ou de trous ni d'usure des bords de la feuille. Il semble qu'il s'agisse d'un troisième état de la gravure, qui a été retravaillée par Haest après la mort de Schut. Une pièce rare.

London: Henry Hills, 1687. First Edition. Full leather binding (the boards original, the spine renewed). Gilt titles to the spine. Binding is a little rubbed to the edges but substantially sound. Owner's bookplate to the inside board for William Howard of Devon. Howard (1774-1860) was an early member of the British Association for the Advancement of Science. Previous owner's purchase comments to the front end paper. The text itself is clean and tidy, if a little darkened. 160 by 95mm (6¼ by 3¾ inches). [viii], 1-206, i. pp

Following a pamphlet by Sir William Coventry, Johnston published this work, which aimed to demonstrate that even if the Religious Orders were restored in England, the possessors of the church lands confiscated by Henry VIII could not be disturbed.

London: William Pickering, 1853. First edition thus. An ornate reprint of the book of Common Prayer of Queen Elizabeth. This is a reprint of the 1569 prayer book, but brought up to date, with prayers for the Restoration of the Royal Family, Prayers for Charles the Martyr and prayers for Queen Victoria included. The Ornate binding is a little dulled and rubbed, but still attractive. Label lacking, so only shows the imprint. Unfortunately, the title page and frontis engraving of Elizabeth are also lacking (both are supplied in photocopy). The book thus begins with the contents page. The contents page is marked and with crayon. Otherwise the pages are clean, but a touch of darkening. Apart from the loss of title, the book is in decent condition. The final leaf has some ink staining. It would seem that the book has been re-cased without the missing leaves, as there is no sign of loss. Bears the bookplate of Stephen Lewin of Boston. Possibly the architect and town planner from Boston Lincolnshire. Mary Byfield of the Chiswick Press cut the blocks of this ornate and attractive book of Common Prayer. Unpaginated. a-AA5. 180 by 130mm (7 by 5 inches).

. Première édition. Une réimpression ornée du livre de prières communes de la reine Élisabeth. Il s'agit d'une réimpression du livre de prières de 1569, mais mise à jour, avec des prières pour la restauration de la famille royale, des prières pour Charles le Martyr et des prières pour la reine Victoria. La reliure ornée est un peu ternie et frottée, mais reste attrayante. L'étiquette est manquante et ne montre donc que l'empreinte. Malheureusement, la page de titre et la gravure frontispice d'Elizabeth manquent également (les deux sont fournies en photocopie). Le livre commence donc par la page de garde. La page de garde est marquée et comporte des crayons de couleur. Sinon, les pages sont propres, mais il y a un peu de noircissement. Hormis la perte du titre, le livre est en bon état. Le dernier feuillet présente quelques taches d'encre. Il semblerait que le livre ait été ré-encadré sans les feuilles manquantes, car il n'y a pas de signe de perte. Porte l'ex-libris de Stephen Lewin de Boston. Peut-être l'architecte et urbaniste de Boston (Lincolnshire). Mary Byfield, de la Chiswick Press, a découpé les blocs de ce livre de prière commune orné et attrayant. Non paginé. a-AA5. 180 x 130 mm.

London: Keating and Brown: 1833. Brown paper wrappers, printed in black to the front cover. Sewn. Largely uncut. The brown wrappers are clean, but there is chipping to the spine, and a tear to perhaps a third of the length of the spine. Internally very clean and tidy throughout, with just a touch of darkening to the closed page edge. The first of the 4 issues (1833-1837). Includes papers on the work in Ceylon (relief of the Catholics, lists of the Catholic churches), St Lucia, Demerara, abolition of slavery, and the proposals for forming the "British Catholic Society for the Promotion of the Knowledge of Christianity". Included is a long letter from Lord Clifford, which discusses that he will be attending Rome with his Father in Law (Cardinal Weld). 80pp. 80pp.