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    St Pierre Rome by LEMASSON, Albert.
    LEMASSON, Albert.
    St Pierre Rome St Peter's Rome

    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…

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    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.

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  • Stations of the Cross. by GILL, Eric
    GILL, Eric
    Stations of the Cross. For Private Devotion only.

    Edition: First Edition

    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…

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    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).

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  • Substance of the Speech of the Rev. J. P. Jones, of North Bovey, Delivered at a County meeting, held at the Castle of Exeter, on Friday, the 16th day of March, 1821 by JONES, J.P. [John Pike].
    JONES, J.P. [John Pike].
    Substance of the Speech of the Rev. J. P. Jones, of North Bovey, Delivered at a County meeting, held at the Castle of Exeter, on Friday, the 16th day of March, 1821 Convened by the High Sheriff, Pursuant to a Requisition, to Consider the Expediency of Petitioning Parliament Against any alteration of the Laws, as they now exist, relating to His Majesty's Roman Catholic Subjects.

    Edition: First Edition

    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…

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    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.

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  • Substance of the Speech of the Rev. J.P. Jones, Vice-President of the Devon County Club, by JONES, J.P. [John Pike].
    JONES, J.P. [John Pike].
    Substance of the Speech of the Rev. J.P. Jones, Vice-President of the Devon County Club, At the half Yearly Meeting of the Club, held at the Globe Tavern, Exeter, August 1st 1828

    Edition: First Edition

    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…

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    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.

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  • Synopsis Theologiae Moralis et Pastoralis. 2 / 3 Tomes. by TANQUEREY Ad.
    TANQUEREY Ad.
    Synopsis Theologiae Moralis et Pastoralis. 2 / 3 Tomes. ad Mentem S. Thomae et S. Alphonsi, Hodiernis Moribus Accomodata.

    Romae / Parisiis: Typis Cocietatis Sancti Joannis Evangelistae / Desclée & Soch, 1908. Reprint edition. Two of a three volume set of Tanquerey's classic work on moral and pastoral theology. Comprises Vol.I: De paenitentia, de matrimonio et ordine. (1908. fifth edition); Vol.III: De Virtutue Justitiae et de Variis Statuum Obligationibus (1910. fourth edition). Original blue buckram spines with blue marbled boards. These have fractional fading and rubbing to them, but overal are in very good condition. Internally clean and tidy. Pencilled annotations from a former student throughout. Text in Latin. xxiv, 782, 30*, 40*, 38*.; xx, 546, 238*. pages. 21cm x 14cm.

    . Réédition. Deux des trois volumes de l'ouvrage classique de Tanquerey sur la théologie morale et…

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    Romae / Parisiis: Typis Cocietatis Sancti Joannis Evangelistae / Desclée & Soch, 1908. Reprint edition. Two of a three volume set of Tanquerey's classic work on moral and pastoral theology. Comprises Vol.I: De paenitentia, de matrimonio et ordine. (1908. fifth edition); Vol.III: De Virtutue Justitiae et de Variis Statuum Obligationibus (1910. fourth edition). Original blue buckram spines with blue marbled boards. These have fractional fading and rubbing to them, but overal are in very good condition. Internally clean and tidy. Pencilled annotations from a former student throughout. Text in Latin. xxiv, 782, 30*, 40*, 38*.; xx, 546, 238*. pages. 21cm x 14cm.

    . Réédition. Deux des trois volumes de l'ouvrage classique de Tanquerey sur la théologie morale et pastorale. Comprend le vol. I : *De paenitentia, de matrimonio et ordine* (1908, cinquième édition) ; et le vol. III : *De Virtutue Justitiae et de Variis Statuum Obligationibus* (1910, quatrième édition). Dos en buckram bleu d'origine avec des plats marbrés bleus. Celles-ci présentent quelques traces de décoloration et de frottement, mais sont globalement en très bon état. Intérieur propre et soigné. Annotations au crayon d'un ancien étudiant tout au long de l'ouvrage. Texte en latin. xxiv, 782, 30*, 40*, 38* ; xx, 546, 238* pages. 21 cm x 14 cm.

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  • The Authenticated Report of the Discussion Which Took Place in the Chapel of the Roman Catholic College of Downside, Near Bath, on the 25th, 26th and 27th of February, and the 5th, 6th and 7th March 1834 by [TOTTENHAM, Rev. Edward a.o.]
    [TOTTENHAM, Rev. Edward a.o.]
    The Authenticated Report of the Discussion Which Took Place in the Chapel of the Roman Catholic College of Downside, Near Bath, on the 25th, 26th and 27th of February, and the 5th, 6th and 7th March 1834 Subjects: "The Rule of the Faith", and "The Sacrifice of the Mass". Protestant Speakers: REV. EDWARD TOTTENHAM, REV. JOHN LYONS; Roman Catholic Speakers: REV. T. J. BROWN, REV T. M. MACDONELL, REV FRANCIS EDGEWORTH.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: J.G. & F. Rivington, and J. Booker, 1836. First edition. Hardback. Contemporary half calf rebacked, book-plate of the Tottenham Collection, Bath Guildhall Library. Signature of Ed Tottenham at the head of the title, "sold" stamp of Bath Municipal Libraries on the title. Lithographic frontispiece with the facsimile signatures of the two short-hand writers, T.J. Brown and Ed, Tottenham.
    The marbled boards are somewhat rubbed, but clean and tidy. There is chipping to the spine, and the top panel (1 inch) is detached (inside book awaiting repair). The title label to the spine has gone. Internally clean, but with some foxing spots. (ii) 484 pp.

    Book ID: 1039
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  • The Beauties of Sincerity; by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    The Beauties of Sincerity; Or, a Selection of Passages, prompted by heart-felt love, indited by sincere affection, and delivered from the pulpit by the Bishop of Chester; Archdeacon Pott... [et al.] in Various Sermons, upwards of one hundred and twenty, on the death of H.R.H. the Princess Charlotte of Wales & Saxe Cobourg.

    London: Printed for the proprietor; and sold by Wetton and Jarvis, 1818. First edition. Scarce. Hardback mottled boards with paper title label. Part of the title page is printed in gilt letters. Boards are quite rubbed, and the front board is a little loose but holding well. Inside the book has some age toning but is otherwise good. viii, 136 pp. With illustrated frontis. 230 x 140 mm (9 x 5½ inches).

    Princess Charlotte Augusta of Wales (1796 - 1817) was the only child of George, Prince of Wales, and his wife, Caroline of Brunswick. Charlotte was to ascend the British throne after the deaths of her grandfather, George III and her father, but died in childbirth - at the tender age of 21.

    Book ID: 3666
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  • The Book Of Common Prayer And Administration Of The Sacraments and Other Rites And Ceremonies Of The Church According To The Use Of England And Ireland. Together With The Psalter Or Psalms Of David Pointed As They Are To Be Sung Or Said In Churches by CHURCH OF ENGLAND
    CHURCH OF ENGLAND
    The Book Of Common Prayer And Administration Of The Sacraments and Other Rites And Ceremonies Of The Church According To The Use Of England And Ireland. Together With The Psalter Or Psalms Of David Pointed As They Are To Be Sung Or Said In Churches Elizabeth Regina

    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…

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    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.

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  • The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments; and other Rites and Customs of the Church of England. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments; and other Rites and Customs of the Church of England. Also, the Companion to the Altar and the Psalms of David. With notes and annotations

    Edition: First Thus

    Manchester: J. Gleave: 1813. Contemporary full leather binding, with blind stamped decoration to the spine and boards. Frontispiece. Lovely engraving of "The Royal Psalmist" facing the psalms. Unpaginated. An attractive copy of an early Manchester printing. Joseph Gleave, 1773-1828, was born in Tabley, Cheshire. He was a bookseller and printer, particularly interested in promoting Sunday Schools. The business was taken over in 1828 by his youngest son, also called Joseph. An early Manchester imprint, Manchester was a small town until Arkwright opened the Cotton Mill in 1780. From around 1800, Manchester grew at an astonishing rate, becoming a city in 1835. Collation: A-4N2, [plate], A-P4. pp

    Condition: The binding is sound but rubbed, particularly to the edges. A small split to the base of the spine - still holding well. front end paper is secured with archival tape. Two inscriptions ((1851 & 1945) to the end paper. The Frontispiece has a small hole in the middle, but still attractive. The pages are clean but a little darkened. Slight shaking to the rear binding.

    Book ID: 2004
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  • the British Catholic Colonial Quarterly Intelligencer. by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    the British Catholic Colonial Quarterly Intelligencer. No. 1.

    Edition: First Edition

    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…

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    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.

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  • "The Carnal Mind is an Enmity Against God". by SHUTTLEWORTH, Rev. P. N.,
    SHUTTLEWORTH, Rev. P. N.,
    "The Carnal Mind is an Enmity Against God". A Sermon Preached in the Parish Church of Bideford, August 9, 1835, on the Occasion of the Annual Meeting of the district Committees of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, established within the Archdeaconry of Barnstable.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: J. G. & F. Rivington, 1835. First edition. A disbound sermon. Sewn. Owner's signature to the top of the title page / cover. Clean and tidy covers, with just a touch of darkening. Internally clean and tidy throughout. 28 pages. 215 x 135 mm (8½ x 5¼ inches).

    Shuttleworth was the Rector of Foxley in Wiltshire, and a warden of New College, Oxford.

    Book ID: 1349
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  • The Catholic Crusoe; by ANDERDON, W[illiam]. H[enry].
    ANDERDON, W[illiam]. H[enry].
    The Catholic Crusoe; Adventures of Owen Evans, Set Ashore on a Desolate Island 1739.

    Edition: Reprint

    London: Burns and Oates, 1889. Ninth Edition. Original red cloth gilt, spine faded, covers with a couple of small marks, book-label of Syon Abbey, Devon. First issued in 1863 by Fowler of Dublin; one copy on Copac, at Trinity College Dublin, is listed under the name of Anderson, with the note that it was later published as "The Catholic Crusoe". The Bodleian copy states that Anderdon was the author; other copies give the authorship to Owen Evans [pseud.]. There is no copy recorded as this one. xi, (i), 371, (i), 16 pp. Catalogue, Frontispiece and 11 wood-engraved plates.

    Book ID: 1040
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  • The Catholic Review. by BRIDGETTINE FATHERS, The
    BRIDGETTINE FATHERS, The
    The Catholic Review.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Art & Book Company, 1913. Volume 1 only. Half Vellum, top edge gilt, occasional foxing, else a very good copy. The covers are clean and tidy. The is a presentation inscription from the Rev. Benedict Willamson. He was a priest and architect, who designed the church "Our Lady of Perpetual Help" in Fulham, London, which was built in 1922, and the Chapel at St Edmund's College, Cambridge among others. Copac records Trinity College Dublin and Oxford, both with a complete run from 1913 to 1918. (ii), 312 pp.

    Book ID: 1014
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  • The "Dyed Garments from Bosra". by S.M.P.
    S.M.P.
    The "Dyed Garments from Bosra". A Few Thoughts on the Passion

    Edition: First Edition

    London: R. & T. Washbourne Ltd, 1907. First edition. Original pale green cloth, with gilt titles to the spine and front board. 40 short meditations on the Passion. With Roman Catholic imprimata to the verso of the title page. The binding has a little edge wear, with a touch of nicking to the head and tail of the spine. The gilt titles are slightly faded from rubbing. Otherwise in good clean condition. Internally slightly darkened, but clean and tidy throughout. 92 pages.

    Book ID: 1272
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  • The First and Second Books of Chronicles by HUGHES-GAMES, A.
    HUGHES-GAMES, A.
    The First and Second Books of Chronicles

    London: J.M. Dent & Sons / J. B. Lippincott & Co, 1902. First edition. Part of 'The Temple Bible' Series. Soft olive green leather, with gilt sheep decoration to front, and gilt title to spine. Gilt top page edges. Beautiful frontispiece and tissue guard (reproduction from Mr. Hollyer's photograph of Sir Edward Burnes-Jones's picture 'The Building of the Temple'). Decorative title page. 135 x 100 mm (5¼ x 4 inches).

    Condition: The covers are lightly handled at edges, the spine a little faded and slightly worn. Name of previous owner on small label to front pastedown. Pages clean and bright.

    Book ID: 2768
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  • The First Annual Report of the Catholic Institute of Great Britain: by CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN
    CATHOLIC INSTITUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN
    The First Annual Report of the Catholic Institute of Great Britain: With an Appendix; Containing an Abstract of Cash Account, ending 3rd June 1839, List of Auxiliary Branches, List of Publications and particulars of distribution.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: C. Richards: 1839. A thin volume, not bound up (as issued) Titles and monogram of the institute to the front cover. Sewn. The list of patrons and the committee, led by the Earl of Shrewsbury, includes Lord Clifford as one of the (many) Vice Presidents. The Catholic Institute grew out of the Metropolitan Catholic Tract Society. The organisation was formed "To protect the rights of Conscience of the Poorer classes of Catholics and to promote the interests of Religion and charity." Irish M.P. Daniel O'Connell was also involved in the establishment of the Institute. Led initially by the Hon. Charles Langdale M.P. 16pp.

    Condition: Clean and tidy copy of this work. The pages are almost without mark, and the printing has made a clean, deep impression.

    Book ID: 1300
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  • The Grand Presumption of the Roman Church, in equalling their traditions to written word; by GREGORY, Fran. D.D.
    GREGORY, Fran. D.D.
    The Grand Presumption of the Roman Church, in equalling their traditions to written word; And, Their jealousy of themselves, in refusing to admit the Holy Scriptures as the Rule for the Trial of their Religion: in two discourses.

    London: E. Flesher: 1675. Disbound, pamphlet. Title, dedication (Latin), dedication (English), second title, text. Section headings and vignette initials. The first gather is separated from the text. Generally clean and tidy. with a little marking and browning to the outside pages. Gregory, Francis (1623–1707), Church of England clergyman and writer. He was rector of Hambledon, and was a popular speaker. He wrote several anti-Catholic pamphlets, including this one 'to confirm my own Parishioners in their present Faith' He died in 1707 and was buried at Hambledon. [xxii], [1] - 132 pp. WING, G1894.

    Book ID: 1451
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  • The History of the Council of Trent. In Eight Books. by JURIEU, Peter.
    JURIEU, Peter.
    The History of the Council of Trent. In Eight Books. Whereunto is prefixt a discourse containing historical reflexions on councils, and particularly on the conduct of the Council of Trent, proving that the Protestants are not oblig'd to submit thereto.

    London: J. Heptinstall, for Henry Faithorne and John Kersey at the Rose, and Edward Evets at the Green Dragon in St Paul's Church-Yard, 1684. First English edition. This is a translation of Jurieu's "Abrégé de l'histoire du Concile de Trente". Bound in an attractive full red leather mid nineteenth century binding by Cecil and Larkins, with all edges gilt, gilt dentelles and titles etc. There is a little rubbing and bumping to the binding, particularly the spine edges, but overall still in very good clean condition. Marbled end papers. Inside, the work is complete, and in very good, clean condition with just a touch of foxing to the initial pages. The work is slightly darkened to the edges, but…

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    London: J. Heptinstall, for Henry Faithorne and John Kersey at the Rose, and Edward Evets at the Green Dragon in St Paul's Church-Yard, 1684. First English edition. This is a translation of Jurieu's "Abrégé de l'histoire du Concile de Trente". Bound in an attractive full red leather mid nineteenth century binding by Cecil and Larkins, with all edges gilt, gilt dentelles and titles etc. There is a little rubbing and bumping to the binding, particularly the spine edges, but overall still in very good clean condition. Marbled end papers. Inside, the work is complete, and in very good, clean condition with just a touch of foxing to the initial pages. The work is slightly darkened to the edges, but sound. The frontis plate is clean, with a touch of foxing and tiny amount of edge wear. This is not a neutral history of the council, but an argument that Protestants were not bound by the decisions of the council. The date of this printing, just a year before the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes, was a fraught moment for French Protestants, and this English translation would have found a receptive audience in Restoration England, where anti-Catholic and anti-French sentiment ran high, especially as Huguenot refugees began arriving in London in growing numbers. [2], cxx, 608 pp., plus a leaf of plates. Collation: pi²a-g⁸h⁴B-2Q⁸. ESTC R12857. Wing J1203. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 2104746. Pierre (Peter) Jurieu (1637–1713) was a French Huguenot theologian, one of the most prominent and combative Reformed polemicists of the late 17th century. Forced into exile after the revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685, he settled in Rotterdam, where he became a leading voice of the Huguenot refugee community and a fierce critic of both Louis XIV and the Catholic Church.

    . Première édition anglaise. Il s'agit d'une traduction de l'« Abrégé de l'histoire du Concile de Trente » de Jurieu. Reliure en cuir rouge pleine peau de grande beauté, réalisée par Cecil et Larkins, avec toutes les tranches dorées, des dentelles dorées, des titres, etc. La reliure présente quelques légères traces d'usure et de chocs, notamment sur les bords du dos, mais reste globalement en très bon état et propre. Pages de garde marbrées. À l'intérieur, l'ouvrage est complet et en très bon état, propre, avec seulement quelques légères rousseurs sur les premières pages. Le papier est légèrement noirci sur les bords, mais en bon état. Le frontispice est propre, avec quelques rousseurs et une très légère usure sur les bords. Il ne s'agit pas d'une histoire neutre du concile, mais d'un argumentaire selon lequel les protestants n'étaient pas liés par les décisions du concile. La date de cette impression, à peine un an avant la révocation de l'édit de Nantes, correspondait à un moment tendu pour les protestants français, et cette traduction anglaise a dû trouver un public réceptif dans l'Angleterre de la Restauration, où les sentiments anticatholiques et anti-français étaient très vifs, d'autant plus que les réfugiés huguenots commençaient à affluer en nombre croissant à Londres. [2], cxx, 608 p., plus un feuillet de planches. Collation : pi²a-g⁸h⁴B-2Q⁸. ESTC R12857. Wing J1203. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 2104746. Pierre (Peter) Jurieu (1637–1713) était un théologien huguenot français, l'un des polémistes réformés les plus éminents et les plus combatifs de la fin du XVIIe siècle. Contraint à l'exil après la révocation de l'édit de Nantes en 1685, il s'installa à Rotterdam, où il devint une figure de proue de la communauté des réfugiés huguenots et un critique acharné tant de Louis XIV que de l'Église catholique.

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  • The Irish Monthly Magazine by RUSSELL, Matthew. S.J.
    RUSSELL, Matthew. S.J.
    The Irish Monthly Magazine Volume 7

    Dublin: McGlashan & Gill, 1879. The seventh volume of this Catholic & Literary monthly magazine. The magazine was founded by Rev. Matthew Russell, S.J., (1834-1912), who was the editor for almost forty years. Green cloth, with gilt and black titles and design (a harp and title in Celtic style to the front board of each volume). Stories, poems and essays. Good condition with just a little nicking / edgewear. Slight foxing to the pages. Contains the bookplate of the Library of Syon Abbey in Chudleigh - the Brigittine Monastery.

    Book ID: 2992
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  • The Isle of the Dead by SOUVESTRE, Émile
    SOUVESTRE, Émile
    The Isle of the Dead or the Keeper of the Lazaretto

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Burns & Lambert, 1863. First edition. Original burgundy cloth with gilt decoration and titles. Lengthy gift inscription \ prayer to the front end paper from Sister Mary Clare of Syon Abbey, Devon. A touch of marking to the boards, but not too bad. Fading to the spine. Internally clean throughout, with a touch of darkening. The prayer to the front free endpaper shows the book to have been a gift from a nun to her niece / Goddaughter, for New Year 1873. An attractive volume. 72 pp + 2 pp advertisements.
    Émile Souvestre (1806-1854) was a French novelist whose best known work was "Le Monde Tel Qu'il Sera"; a dystopian science fiction work full of predictions. His works often had moral messages within them. 72 pp + 2 pp ads.

    Book ID: 1213
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