London: Burns & Oates, 1911. A very nice copy of this First edition. Soggarth (derived from sagart), is an Irish word for a Priest. The blue cloth is clean and tidy, with no marking. The gilt is clean and bright. There is just a touch of bumping to the edges of the cloth. Internally clean and tidy, with a little darkening / foxing to the page edges. Bookplate from Syon Abbey in Chudleigh. Original blue cloth, with gilt titles. Rough cut pages. xii, 95, [v] pp.
Matthew Russell (1834-1912), was an Irish Roman Catholic priest, and Jesuit. He was the author of several books and collections of poetry - and was the founder and editor of "Catholic Ireland" Which became the literary journal "Irish Monthly" this "discovered" several prominent Irish authors, including Oscar Wilde.

Paris: Librairie Bloud & Cie, 1903. First edition. Series Two and Three of this collection of meditations (There was also series one, which we do not have). Together, three volumes. Second series. Volumes one and two. "Prédication et miracles de Jésus Christ." The third series, in a single volume is "Passion et résurrection du Sauveur." Contemporary cloth with leather title to the spine. Marbled boards. The exteriors of each volume is slightly dusty and bumped, but without significant stains or marks. Inside, the pages are moderately darkened, as printed on fairly cheap paper. Othewise in good, clean condition. The binding of volume one is a little shaken and loose but holding. Collation: 400, [8]., 405, [ii]., 437, [6]. pages. 18cm x 12cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 457431415 (apart from the lack of series one). A rare set, there are no copies for sale at the time of cataloguing.

. Première édition. Séries deux et trois de cette collection de méditations (il existait également une série un, que nous ne possédons pas). Ensemble de trois volumes. Deuxième série. Volumes un et deux. « Prédication et miracles de Jésus Christ ». La troisième série, en un seul volume, est intitulée « Passion et résurrection du Sauveur ». Reliure en toile d'époque avec titre en cuir sur le dos. Couverture marbrée. L'extérieur de chaque volume est légèrement poussiéreux et abîmé, mais sans taches ni marques importantes. À l'intérieur, les pages sont modérément noircies, car imprimées sur du papier de qualité médiocre. Sinon, l'état général est bon et propre. La reliure du volume 1 est un peu abîmée et lâche, mais tient encore. Collation : 400, [8]., 405, [ii]., 437, [6]. pages. 18 cm x 12 cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 457431415 (à l'exception de l'absence de la première série). Ensemble rare, aucun exemplaire n'est en vente au moment du catalogage.

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

Paris / Lille: Société de Saint-Augustin, 1888. First edition. An unusual work telling the story of the Roman Catholic Missions to Africa. A large book. Soft covers bound in vellum with black printed titles and designs to the front and rear covers. The vellum is still and a little cracked with age, and there is a small hole to the spine edge. It seems a very luxurious way to bind a book in the late nineteenth century! The book blok is seperate from the vellum binding - but it may always have been more of a folder / portfolio as there is no sign of it having been attached to the inside of the vellum. The binding of the book block is fragile, and although it is just holding together, it is a little loose. The first page is a chromo-lithographed title, with gilt decoration in the style of a medieval work. The Jesuits monogram is to the centre of the design. There is a closed tear to the bottom edge. There are then 148 pages, bordered in red floral design. Full of illustrations. These mark the history of Christian missions in Africa from the flight of the holy family, to the late nineteenth century. Engravings (steels) in black and white and sepia throughout. Some in green colour. An attractive, rather fragile work, with light intermittent foxing. We can find only one other copy in its original binding. This was one of four works, dealing with Africa, Asia, America and Oceania, each complete in themselves. 38cm x 27cm. Conforms to WorldCat / OCLC: 7635132. The Société de Saint-Augustin was in fact a publishing arm of Desclée, de Brouwer & Cie. This was a publishing house active in the late 19th century, known for producing Catholic literature and missionary works.

. Première édition. Un ouvrage inhabituel racontant l'histoire des missions catholiques romaines en Afrique. Un grand livre. Couvertures souples reliées en vélin avec titres et motifs imprimés en noir sur les couvertures avant et arrière. Le vélin est encore et un peu craquelé par l'âge, et il y a un petit trou sur le bord du dos. Cela semble être une façon très luxueuse de relier un livre à la fin du dix-neuvième siècle ! Le corps d'ouvrage est séparé de la reliure en vélin - mais il se peut qu'il ait toujours été davantage un dossier ou un portefeuille, car il n'y a aucune trace d'attachement à l'intérieur du vélin. La reliure du corps d'ouvrage est fragile et, bien qu'elle tienne à peine, elle est un peu lâche. La première page est un titre chromo-lithographié, avec une décoration dorée dans le style d'un ouvrage médiéval. Le monogramme des Jésuites se trouve au centre du dessin. Il y a une déchirure fermée sur le bord inférieur. Il y a ensuite 148 pages, bordées d'un motif floral rouge. Les illustrations sont nombreuses. Celles-ci retracent l'histoire des missions chrétiennes en Afrique depuis la fuite de la sainte famille jusqu'à la fin du dix-neuvième siècle. Gravures (aciers) en noir et blanc et en sépia tout au long de l'ouvrage. Certaines sont en vert. Ouvrage attrayant, plutôt fragile, avec de légères rousseurs intermittentes. Nous n'avons trouvé qu'un seul autre exemplaire dans sa reliure d'origine. Il s'agit de l'un des quatre ouvrages traitant de l'Afrique, de l'Asie, de l'Amérique et de l'Océanie, chacun étant complet en soi. 38cm x 27cm. Conforme à WorldCat / OCLC : 7635132. La Société de Saint-Augustin était en fait une maison d'édition de Desclée, de Brouwer & Cie. Il s'agit d'une maison d'édition active à la fin du 19e siècle, connue pour sa littérature catholique et ses ouvrages missionnaires.

London: Association for the Propagation of the Faith: 1849. A Periodical Collection of Letters from the Bishops and Missionaries Employed in the Missions of the Old and New. Pale blue paper covers. Uncut pages. The bulk of this issue is dealing with the missions to China. There is also included a spotless loose gather with half title and title page for Volume IX, with a small attractive vignette to the title page - intended for the binder but not used. A very nice copy of this individual issue of the Annals. Clean and tidy pale blue paper covers. Internally clean and tidy throughout. Uncut pages. The Association for the Propagation of the Faith is a Roman Catholic institution which is dedicated to supporting with prayer and funds the Catholic Missionaries who work overseas (I.e. not in the United Kingdom). pp. [1]-77.

London: Association for the Propagation of the Faith: 1850. A Periodical Collection of Letters from the Bishops and Missionaries Employed in the Missions of the Old and New. Pale blue paper covers. Uncut pages. The bulk of this issue is dealing with the missions to America and China. It also contains several letters from Pope Pius IX. A quite reasonable copy of this individual issue of the Annals. sound, but somewhat darkened and dusty pale blue paper covers. Internally clean and tidy throughout, although there is a little darkening to the first page. Uncut pages. The Association for the Propagation of the Faith is a Roman Catholic institution which is dedicated to supporting with prayer and funds the Catholic Missionaries who work overseas (I.e. not in the United Kingdom). pp. [vi], 253-306

London: Association for the Propagation of the Faith: 1849. A Periodical Collection of Letters from the Bishops and Missionaries Employed in the Missions of the Old and New. Pale blue paper covers. Uncut pages. This issue is largely dealing with the missions in China. There is also a loose gather with a half title and title page (and small vignette) to volume IX for the binder to use (unused). A very nice copy of this individual issue of the Annals. Clean and tidy pale blue paper covers. Internally clean and tidy throughout. Uncut pages. A tiny amount of foxing to the front cover of the wrapper and first page. The Association for the Propagation of the Faith is a Roman Catholic institution which is dedicated to supporting with prayer and funds the Catholic Missionaries who work overseas (I.e. not in the United Kingdom). [ii], [1]-79pp.

Cambridge: Pitt Press for J. J. Deighton and J.W. Parker, 1835. Original buckram boards, with a new matching cloth spine and gilt titles. Yellow end papers. The original boards are clean and tidy, the new spine immaculate. Internally clean and tidy throughout with just a touch of darkening to the pages. Neat owner's name to the front end paper. Overall a lovely copy. On the whole, the pages are cut / readable, but there are 3 or 4 gathers towards the rear of the book where the leaves are uncut. xv, [i], 1-744, [iv].

. Planches originales en bougran, avec un nouveau dos en tissu assorti et des titres dorés. Papiers de garde jaunes. Les planches originales sont propres et bien rangées, le nouveau dos est immaculé. L'intérieur de l'ouvrage est propre et en ordre, avec juste un peu de noircissement sur les pages. Un petit nom de propriétaire sur la première page de garde. Dans l'ensemble, un bel exemplaire. Dans l'ensemble, les pages sont coupées / lisibles, mais il y a 3 ou 4 fronces vers la fin du livre où les feuilles ne sont pas coupées. xv, [i], 1-744, [iv].