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  • An Historical Essay Concerning Witchcraft. by HUTCHINSON, Francis.
    HUTCHINSON, Francis.
    An Historical Essay Concerning Witchcraft. With Observations upon matters of Fact; tending to clear the Texts of the Sacred Scriptures, and confute the vulgar Errors about that point. And Also Two Sermons; One in Proof of the Christian Religion; the other concerning the Good and Evil Angels.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: R. Knaplock, at the Bishop's Head, 1718. First Edition of this important treatise on Witchcraft. A survey of a number of cases of alleged witchcraft and examining witch trials. Chapter 5 examines the Salem trials, and condemns Cotton Mather's conclusions. Recent half leather binding with marbled boards. Gilt titles to black label on the spine. Two of the leaves are present in a high quality facsimile (p1/2) (with the engraved heading and beginning of the dialogue) and (p117/8) from chapter 8. The rest of the book is in very nice condition. The leather has just a touch of rubbing. The edges of the pages are slightly darkened, but overall in very good shape, with just the occasional stain…

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    London: R. Knaplock, at the Bishop's Head, 1718. First Edition of this important treatise on Witchcraft. A survey of a number of cases of alleged witchcraft and examining witch trials. Chapter 5 examines the Salem trials, and condemns Cotton Mather's conclusions. Recent half leather binding with marbled boards. Gilt titles to black label on the spine. Two of the leaves are present in a high quality facsimile (p1/2) (with the engraved heading and beginning of the dialogue) and (p117/8) from chapter 8. The rest of the book is in very nice condition. The leather has just a touch of rubbing. The edges of the pages are slightly darkened, but overall in very good shape, with just the occasional stain not affecting the text. The title has a little marking, with a small chip to the corner.
    xv, [v], 1-270, [ii, ads]. pp 230 x 190 mm (9 x 7½ inches).

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    Book ID: 1881
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  • Analyse des traditions religieuses des peuples Indigènes d'Amérique. by KASTNER, Adolphe
    KASTNER, Adolphe
    Analyse des traditions religieuses des peuples Indigènes d'Amérique.

    Louvain: Chez C. L. Fonteyn, 1845. A second edition. Text in French. Later stiff card boards with blue cloth spine. - Both have a touch of darkening and rubbing. Owner's name to the front end paper. The rest of the book is clean and tidy, but with mild to moderate foxing. 120 pages. One folding map and one folding illustration to the rear of the book. Overall a very nice example. The author is attempting to demonstrate that religions around the world, shared core belief with Christianity from a time before the Jewish faith. Hence he had a "Christiano-centric" interpretation of primitive American mythology and religious customs.
    120 pages + 2 plates. 210 x 130 mm (8¼ x 5…

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    Louvain: Chez C. L. Fonteyn, 1845. A second edition. Text in French. Later stiff card boards with blue cloth spine. - Both have a touch of darkening and rubbing. Owner's name to the front end paper. The rest of the book is clean and tidy, but with mild to moderate foxing. 120 pages. One folding map and one folding illustration to the rear of the book. Overall a very nice example. The author is attempting to demonstrate that religions around the world, shared core belief with Christianity from a time before the Jewish faith. Hence he had a "Christiano-centric" interpretation of primitive American mythology and religious customs.
    120 pages + 2 plates. 210 x 130 mm (8¼ x 5 inches). Une deuxième édition. Texte en français. Plus tard, carton rigides avec dos en tissu bleu. -Les deux ont une touche d'assombrissement et de frottement. Nom du propriétaire sur le papier frontal. Le reste du livre est propre et bien rangé, mais avec des rousseurs légères à modérées. 120 pages. Une carte dépliante et une illustration dépliante. Dans l'ensemble, un très bel exemple. 210 par 130 mm (8¼ par 5 pouces). L'auteur tente de démontrer que les religions du monde entier partageaient une croyance fondamentale avec le christianisme avant la foi juive. Par conséquent, il avait une interprétation « christiano-centrique » de la mythologie et des coutumes religieuses américaines primitives.

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    Book ID: 1985
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  • Hoc est, Epitome Thesauri Linguae Sanctae by PAGNINO, Lucensi. [Saint Pagnini, Santes Pagninus]
    PAGNINO, Lucensi. [Saint Pagnini, Santes Pagninus]
    Hoc est, Epitome Thesauri Linguae Sanctae Tertia Editio

    Antuerpiae: Christophori Plantini, 1578. A fairly recent binding with the original (?) boards laid onto the new binding. label with title and label to spine. Presented from the rear to the front of the book. Plantin's printer's emblem* to the title page, and historiated initial to the first paragraph. The book ends with a royal privilege from Emperor Maximilian II. The fairly recent binding is tidy, with a little rubbing to the spine edge only. The original binding has been neatly laid onto the leather, in a contrasting colour. New end papers. On the front end paper is the inscription "ex lib Guil Whitington 1679" Some of the pages to the beginning of the book have been neatly conserved…

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    Antuerpiae: Christophori Plantini, 1578. A fairly recent binding with the original (?) boards laid onto the new binding. label with title and label to spine. Presented from the rear to the front of the book. Plantin's printer's emblem* to the title page, and historiated initial to the first paragraph. The book ends with a royal privilege from Emperor Maximilian II. The fairly recent binding is tidy, with a little rubbing to the spine edge only. The original binding has been neatly laid onto the leather, in a contrasting colour. New end papers. On the front end paper is the inscription "ex lib Guil Whitington 1679" Some of the pages to the beginning of the book have been neatly conserved and rebuilt to the corners. The rest of the book is in clean, if slightly darkened condition. Overall a very nice copy. Christophe Plantin (1520-1589) was a Dutch typographer and printer. He was to suffer frequently due to the religious struggles of the time (his press once confiscated for heresy) and the political upheavals. Despite this, his firm continued until the 1860's and the building which housed it is now the Plantin-Moretus Museum. (the Spanish destroyed Antwerp whilst he was based there). * Plantin's emblem carries the motto "Labore et Constantia" ("By Labour and Constancy") surrounds the symbol of a compass held by a hand extending from a bank of clouds and inscribing a circle. The centre point of the compass indicates constancy, the moving point which renders the circle is the labour. Une reliure assez récente avec les plats d'origine (?) posés sur la nouvelle reliure. étiquette avec titre et étiquette au dos. Présenté de l'arrière vers l'avant du livre. Emblème de l'imprimeur Plantin* sur la page de titre, et initiale historiée au premier paragraphe. Le livre se termine par un privilège royal de l'empereur Maximilien II. La reliure assez récente est soignée, avec quelques frottements sur le bord du dos seulement. La reliure d'origine a été soigneusement collée sur le cuir, dans une couleur contrastée. Nouveaux papiers de fin. Sur le premier papier se trouve l'inscription « ex lib Guil Whitington 1679 ». Certaines des pages du début du livre ont été soigneusement conservées et reconstruites jusqu'aux coins. Le reste du livre est dans un état propre, quoique légèrement noirci. Dans l'ensemble un très bel exemplaire. Christophe Plantin (1520-1589) était un typographe et imprimeur néerlandais. Il souffrira fréquemment des luttes religieuses de l'époque (sa presse autrefois confisquée pour hérésie) et des bouleversements politiques. Malgré cela, son entreprise perdura jusque dans les années 1860 et le bâtiment qui l'abritait est aujourd'hui le Musée Plantin-Moretus. (les Espagnols ont détruit Anvers alors qu'il y était basé). * L'emblème de Plantin porte la devise "Labore et Constantia" ("Par le travail et la constance") entoure le symbole d'une boussole tenue par une main s'étendant d'un banc de nuages ​​et inscrivant un cercle. Le point central de la boussole indique la constance, le point mobile qui rend le cercle est le travail. [xvi], 1-447, [viii]. pp

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    Book ID: 1675
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  • Joodsche Riten en Symbolen - I & II by DE VRIES, S.PH.
    DE VRIES, S.PH.
    Joodsche Riten en Symbolen - I & II

    Zutphen: W.J. Thieme & Cie, 1929. Second Edition. Two volumes. Hardback blue percaline with gilt stamped title to spines. On the rites and symbols of Jewish people in Holland, along with the scarce second volume which was published in 1932. Boards clean. Foxing sporadic throughout both volumes, but b/w plates still fascinating. Volume I: vii, 299 and Volume II: vi, 287 pp. 215 x 160 mm (8½ x 6¼ inches).

    Book ID: 3521
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  • Fay Weldon Presentation Copy
    Nightingale: The Story Since 1840 by ROBERTS, Marcus
    ROBERTS, Marcus
    Nightingale: The Story Since 1840

    Tymsder Publishing, 2001. First edition in dust jacket. In the 1820's and '30s the London Jewish community was distressed by the number of destitute Jews living on the streets or in the workhouses. To deal with the problem groups of Jewish East Enders established three charities that later merged and became 'Nightingale'. 112 pp. 250 x 180 mm (9¾ x 7 inches). Marcus Roberts is a researcher in to Anglo-Jewish history, and has been widely published.

    Condition: Fine dust jacket and fine book. This copy bears the following dedication to the FFEP: Presented to Ms Fay Weldon CBE by Nightingale at the Guildhall Dinner 22nd October 2001.

    Book ID: 2324
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  • First Edition in unclipped dust jacket
    Pagan Celtic Britain: by ROSS, Anne
    ROSS, Anne
    Pagan Celtic Britain: Studies in Iconography and Tradition.

    London: Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1967. A very good hardback - 433 pp. Original gilt and bronze lettered brown cloth, top edge brown, dust jacket in good condition (now in clear protective cover). 255 x 195 mm (10 x 7¾ inches). A substantial work, which includes over 200 line drawings, 96 monochrome photographs, maps, appendix, list of abbreviations and a good sized index.

    Dr. Anne Ross has wide experience of living in Celtic-speaking communities where she has traced vernacular tradition. Using archaeological and anthropoligical evidence, as well as folklore, Dr. Ross provides broad insight into the early Celtic world.

    Condition: Internally without inscriptions or other marks. Slight spine lean.

    Book ID: 2290
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  • Psalmi Davidis, Calendario Hebraeo... by GENEBRAD, Gilbert.
    GENEBRAD, Gilbert.
    Psalmi Davidis, Calendario Hebraeo... Psalmi Davidis, calendario Hebraeo, Syro, Graeco, Latino argumentis, & commentariis genuinum eorum sensum Hebraismosque locupletius, quam antea aperientibus, a G. Genebrardo Theologo... In duas divisi partes, & Indicibus locorum S. Scripturae, & Hebraifmorum & quibufdam aliis aucti. Editio postrema longe correctior & nonnullis utilibus notis reddita caeteris locupletior.

    Edition: First Edition

    Lugundi (Lyon): Apud Horatium Cardon, 1600. Two parts in one. Complete, but lack a final blank leaf. A Hebrew, Syrian, Greek and Latin calendar together with a commentary on the Psalms of David. Stout 8vo, bound in late 18th/early 19th c tree calf, spine gilt ruled, red morocco gilt title label. Page edges speckled. title page and first part printed in red and black, with woodcut engravings to title page and verso of final leaf of first part. Collation a-g8, A-YYy7 (lacks final blank). The binding is holding firmly, though rubbed and scuffed to surface, chipped to extremities and abraded to corners with the spine sunned, small white painted code to base of spine. Contents are holding firmly, a…

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    Lugundi (Lyon): Apud Horatium Cardon, 1600. Two parts in one. Complete, but lack a final blank leaf. A Hebrew, Syrian, Greek and Latin calendar together with a commentary on the Psalms of David. Stout 8vo, bound in late 18th/early 19th c tree calf, spine gilt ruled, red morocco gilt title label. Page edges speckled. title page and first part printed in red and black, with woodcut engravings to title page and verso of final leaf of first part. Collation a-g8, A-YYy7 (lacks final blank). The binding is holding firmly, though rubbed and scuffed to surface, chipped to extremities and abraded to corners with the spine sunned, small white painted code to base of spine. Contents are holding firmly, a few joints a little strained but generally in good clean condition if a little toned, with some light scattered foxing, occasional creases or dust marking and a few light marginal water stains, though nothing too disfiguring. Marbled end papers, with bookplate of St Augustine's Abbey Ramsgate. Deux parties en une. Complet, mais manque une dernière feuille blanche. Un calendrier hébreu, syrien, grec et latin accompagné d'un commentaire des Psaumes de David. Stout 8vo, relié en veau d'arbre fin 18e/début 19e, dos réglé doré, pièce de titre en maroquin rouge doré. Bords de page mouchetés. page de titre et première partie imprimées en rouge et noir, avec gravures sur bois à la page de titre et au verso du dernier feuillet de la première partie. Collation a-g8, A-YYy7 (manque le blanc final). La reliure tient fermement, bien que frottée et éraflée à la surface, ébréchée aux extrémités et abrasée aux coins avec le dos ensoleillé, petit code peint en blanc à la base du dos. Le contenu tient fermement, quelques joints un peu tendus mais généralement en bon état de propreté si un peu tonique, avec quelques légères rousseurs éparses, des plis occasionnels ou des traces de poussière et quelques légères taches d'eau marginales, mais rien de trop défigurant. Fin de papier marbré, avec ex-libris de St Augustine's Abbey Ramsgate. [128],1008,[78]pp.

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    Book ID: 1622
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  • Bardo-Druidic Celtic philosophy
    The Barddas of Iolo Morganwg: by ITHEL, J. William ab
    ITHEL, J. William ab
    The Barddas of Iolo Morganwg: A Collection of Original Documents, Illustrative of the Theology Wisdom, and Usages of the Bardo-Druidic Systems of the Isle of Britain. Introduction by John Matthews

    Boston M.A: Red Wheel / Weiser, 2004. On its publication in the 19th century, Barddas stirred controversy. Some critics claimed that it was completely made up, or based on forgeries. Others defended it by pointing out similarities to other surviving Celtic documents with clear provenance.
    Photo-offset from the first printing, this edition of Barddas includes the original Welsh on verso pages with the English translation running on the recto pages. 425 pp.
    In original dust jacket. 240 x 160mm (9½ x 6¼ inches John Matthews has been a practicing shaman for over 30 years and is a leading authority on Celtic traditions, Grail and Arthurian legends, and the tarot. He is the author of a number of successful divinatory…

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    Boston M.A: Red Wheel / Weiser, 2004. On its publication in the 19th century, Barddas stirred controversy. Some critics claimed that it was completely made up, or based on forgeries. Others defended it by pointing out similarities to other surviving Celtic documents with clear provenance.
    Photo-offset from the first printing, this edition of Barddas includes the original Welsh on verso pages with the English translation running on the recto pages. 425 pp.
    In original dust jacket. 240 x 160mm (9½ x 6¼ inches John Matthews has been a practicing shaman for over 30 years and is a leading authority on Celtic traditions, Grail and Arthurian legends, and the tarot. He is the author of a number of successful divinatory systems based on early spiritual beliefs, and has acted as an adviser on several motion pictures, including Jerry Bruckheimer's King Arthur.

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    Condition: Both book and dust jacket are in fine / as new condition

    Book ID: 2297
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  • The Earliest Illustrated Haggadah. by GOLDSCHMIDT, Lazarus
    GOLDSCHMIDT, Lazarus
    The Earliest Illustrated Haggadah. Printed by Gershom Cohen at Prague.

    London: Barmerlea Book Sales Ltd, 1940. First edition. Limited to 200 copies. Number in pen No. 46 to colophon. Hardback blue cloth boards with gilt title to spine. Neat ex libris to front pastedown. Front free end paper has at some point been detached, and is now held in place with archival tape. 61 pages of text and then a separate plates section where all plates are protected by (some slightly darkened and some loose) tissue inserts. Clean copy of a scarce item. 290 x 225 mm (11½ x 8¾ inches). From the bookplate, we can see that this book belonged to Helge Loewenberg-Domp. She was a German musician and music (piano) seller of Jewish parents who escaped to…

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    London: Barmerlea Book Sales Ltd, 1940. First edition. Limited to 200 copies. Number in pen No. 46 to colophon. Hardback blue cloth boards with gilt title to spine. Neat ex libris to front pastedown. Front free end paper has at some point been detached, and is now held in place with archival tape. 61 pages of text and then a separate plates section where all plates are protected by (some slightly darkened and some loose) tissue inserts. Clean copy of a scarce item. 290 x 225 mm (11½ x 8¾ inches). From the bookplate, we can see that this book belonged to Helge Loewenberg-Domp. She was a German musician and music (piano) seller of Jewish parents who escaped to the Netherlands before the war. She later went into hiding with her family, and survived the war. (Her brother died in the camps). She was one of the first to import Japanese pianos to the Netherlands. In the 1970's she was knighted to the Order of Orange-Naussau. Three years later, she founded the Helge Domp Foundation for Music for young musicians. She died in 2021.

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    Book ID: 3901
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  • They that Walk in Darkness by ZANFWILL, I.
    ZANFWILL, I.
    They that Walk in Darkness Ghetto Tragedies

    Edition: First Edition

    London: William Heinemann, 1899. Original orange cloth with gilt titles to the spine and shield of David design to the front board. Jewish author and political activist, Israel Zangwill (1864 - 1926), was passionate about campaigning for the oppressed. He was best known for his work "Children of the Ghetto." Initial ad. leaf, half title, 32pp ads.

    Condition: There is a touch of darkening to the orange cloth, and a small stain to the bottom of the rear board. Mainly clean and tidy though. Owner's bookplate to the inside front board. Internally clean and tidy, with just a little darkening to the page edges.

    Book ID: 1632
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  • Traite Pratique de Magnétisme. by STEVENSON, Dr G.
    STEVENSON, Dr G.
    Traite Pratique de Magnétisme.

    Bruxelles: A. Loosfelt, 1887. First Edition. Scarce. An attractive work, with a colour illustration of a young woman being mesmerized to the front board, and esoteric symbols to the rear board. Softback. Unfortunately the book block has split at some point. Now repaired with archival tape, but still needs handling with care. A touch of edge wear. Many pages uncut. IV, 184 pages. 190 by 120 mm (7½ by 4¾ inches).
    See Caillet, A. L. Manuel Bibliographique des Scineces Psychiques ou Occultes #103378 describes the work as a veritable compendium. Première édition. Rare. Un travail attrayant, avec une illustration en couleur d'une jeune femme hypnotisée sur la couverture, et des symboles ésotériques à l'arrière. Couverture souple. Malheureusement, le bloc…

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    Bruxelles: A. Loosfelt, 1887. First Edition. Scarce. An attractive work, with a colour illustration of a young woman being mesmerized to the front board, and esoteric symbols to the rear board. Softback. Unfortunately the book block has split at some point. Now repaired with archival tape, but still needs handling with care. A touch of edge wear. Many pages uncut. IV, 184 pages. 190 by 120 mm (7½ by 4¾ inches).
    See Caillet, A. L. Manuel Bibliographique des Scineces Psychiques ou Occultes #103378 describes the work as a veritable compendium. Première édition. Rare. Un travail attrayant, avec une illustration en couleur d'une jeune femme hypnotisée sur la couverture, et des symboles ésotériques à l'arrière. Couverture souple. Malheureusement, le bloc de livre s'est divisé à un moment donné. Maintenant réparé avec du ruban d'archivage, mais doit encore être manipulé avec soin. Une touche d'usure des bords. Beaucoup de pages non coupées. IV, 184 pages. 190 par 120 mm.
    Voir Caillet, A. L. Manuel Bibliographique des Sciences Psychiques ou Occultes #103378 décrit l'ouvrage comme un véritable compendium.

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    Book ID: 3731
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