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  • Prince Arumugam, the Steadfast Indian Convert. by SPILLMANN, Rev. J.
    SPILLMANN, Rev. J.
    Prince Arumugam, the Steadfast Indian Convert. Translated from the German of A. v. B.

    Edition: First Edition

    Freiburg im Breisgau: B. Herder, 1895. First edition. Original cloth-backed decorated boards. A title in the series: Tales of Foreign Lands. A Series of Illustrated Tales for the Young. Collected by the Rev. Jos. Spillmann. Illustrations by R. E. Kepler. A very good copy - A touch of darkening to the tan boards only. Pages are fractionally darkened only. pp. (vi). 86. 3 plates.

    Book ID: 1078
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  • Recherches Curieuses sur la Diversite des Langues et Religions, par toutes les principales parties da Monde. by BREREWOOD, Edward.
    BREREWOOD, Edward.
    Recherches Curieuses sur la Diversite des Langues et Religions, par toutes les principales parties da Monde. Par Ed. Brerewood, Professeur a Londres. Et mises en Francois par I. de la Montaigne.

    Edition: First Edition

    Paris: Olivier de Varennes, 1640. Contemporary vellum, titles written to the spine in ink. Owner's label to the inside board. (Josephi Xaupí, abbot of Jau, dated 1765). Title, introduction & contents, text. Originally published in English as "Enquiries touching the Diversity of Languages, and Religions through the cheife Parts of the World." in 1614, this copy is the first French edition. The vellum is a little darkened and marked, but without chips or tears. Owner's label is clean and bright. The title page has been reinforced to the open edge. The binding is very slightly shaken, but holding well. Fractional darkening only. A couple of tiny tears to the edges of the end papers, without loss. Overall a very…

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    Paris: Olivier de Varennes, 1640. Contemporary vellum, titles written to the spine in ink. Owner's label to the inside board. (Josephi Xaupí, abbot of Jau, dated 1765). Title, introduction & contents, text. Originally published in English as "Enquiries touching the Diversity of Languages, and Religions through the cheife Parts of the World." in 1614, this copy is the first French edition. The vellum is a little darkened and marked, but without chips or tears. Owner's label is clean and bright. The title page has been reinforced to the open edge. The binding is very slightly shaken, but holding well. Fractional darkening only. A couple of tiny tears to the edges of the end papers, without loss. Overall a very nice copy. Brerewood, Edward (c.1565–1613), antiquary and mathematician. Brerewood was one of six graduates from Oxford and Cambridge who were recruited in 1596 as professors of the new Gresham College; his inaugural lecture as professor of astronomy was delivered at the end of 1597. Brerewood published nothing during his lifetime, bequeathing his large and valuable library and his manuscripts to his nephew Robert, who saw many of them into print. Xaupi, Joseph (1688-1778) from Peripignan. Was a French writer and Theologian. He was the Dean of the Theology department & Abbot of Jau. He wrote "Recherches historiques sur la noblesse des citoyens honors of de Perpignan et de Barcelone, connus sous le nom de citoyens nobles: pour servir de suite au Traité de la noblesse de La Roque" (Paris, 1763). [xx], 338 pp. Vélin de l'époque, titres écrits au dos à l'encre. Étiquette du propriétaire sur le panneau intérieur. (Josephi Xaupí, abbé de Jau, daté 1765). Titre, introduction & contenu, texte. Publié à l'origine en anglais sous le titre « Enquêtes touchant la diversité des langues et des religions à travers les principales parties du monde ». en 1614, cet exemplaire est la première édition française. Le vélin est un peu noirci et marqué, mais sans éclats ni déchirures. L'étiquette du propriétaire est propre et lumineuse. La page de titre a été renforcée jusqu'au bord ouvert. La reliure est très légèrement secouée, mais tient bien. Assombrissement partiel seulement. Quelques infimes déchirures sur les bords des pages de garde, sans manque. Dans l'ensemble un très bel exemplaire. Brerewood, Edward (c.1565-1613), antiquaire et mathématicien. Brerewood était l'un des six diplômés d'Oxford et de Cambridge recrutés en 1596 comme professeurs du nouveau Gresham College ; sa leçon inaugurale en tant que professeur d'astronomie fut prononcée à la fin de 1597. Brerewood ne publia rien de son vivant, léguant sa grande et précieuse bibliothèque et ses manuscrits à son neveu Robert, qui en fit imprimer nombre d'entre eux. Xaupi, Joseph (1688-1778) de Péripignan. était un écrivain et théologien français. Il a été doyen du département de théologie et abbé de Jau. Il a écrit « Recherches historiques sur la noblesse des citoyens honneurs of de Perpignan et de Barcelone, connus sous le nom de citoyens nobles : pour servir de suite au Traité de la noblesse de La Roque » (Paris, 1763).

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    Book ID: 1736
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  • Records of a Route Through France and Italy; by WILSON, William Rae.
    WILSON, William Rae.
    Records of a Route Through France and Italy; With Sketches of Catholicism.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, & Longman, 1835. A sound first edition copy of this work. Original green buckram, recently repaired to the spine. From the Birmingham Medical Institute Library, with a library name to the spine, and small stamps to the plates. Complete. Frontis and three further lithograph plates. Overall a decent copy of this work. The binding has recently been professionally restored, so is now strong and tidy. Just a touch of marking to the buckram. Clean original yellow end papers. The work is complete and tidy, and has benefited from being re-cased. The title page has a little marking to it, and there is a touch of darkening throughout the work. Each of the plates…

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    London: Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, & Longman, 1835. A sound first edition copy of this work. Original green buckram, recently repaired to the spine. From the Birmingham Medical Institute Library, with a library name to the spine, and small stamps to the plates. Complete. Frontis and three further lithograph plates. Overall a decent copy of this work. The binding has recently been professionally restored, so is now strong and tidy. Just a touch of marking to the buckram. Clean original yellow end papers. The work is complete and tidy, and has benefited from being re-cased. The title page has a little marking to it, and there is a touch of darkening throughout the work. Each of the plates and the title has a small library stamp to the edge. xii, [ii], 472. pp.

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    Book ID: 1157
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  • Rome by LAURENTIE, M.
    LAURENTIE, M.
    Rome

    Edition: First Edition

    Paris: Lagny Freres, 1864. Original mustard paper covered booklet. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. Owner's signature (Mr J Williamson) to the top of the front cover. Overall in good clean condition - there is a little rubbing with some loss to the top edge of the covers, but otherwise clean and tidy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret original couvert de papier moutarde. A la Seine Impériale Timbre et 5 cent. timbre fiscal au verso de la page de titre. Signature du propriétaire (M. J Williamson) en haut…

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    Paris: Lagny Freres, 1864. Original mustard paper covered booklet. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. Owner's signature (Mr J Williamson) to the top of the front cover. Overall in good clean condition - there is a little rubbing with some loss to the top edge of the covers, but otherwise clean and tidy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret original couvert de papier moutarde. A la Seine Impériale Timbre et 5 cent. timbre fiscal au verso de la page de titre. Signature du propriétaire (M. J Williamson) en haut du premier plat. Dans l'ensemble en bon état de propreté - il y a un peu de frottement avec quelques manques sur le bord supérieur des couvertures, mais sinon propre et bien rangé. Laurentie était une écrivaine et pédagogue française. Il était un monarchiste convaincu, et une grande partie de son travail a été réalisée pour la défense de la religion. 34pp

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    Book ID: 1611
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  • Rome et Le Pape by LAURENTIE, M.
    LAURENTIE, M.
    Rome et Le Pape

    Paris: E Dentu, Libraire-Editeur, 1860. Original pale green paper covered booklet. Owner's name to the head of the front cover. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cen. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. A clean and tidy copy. There is a little marking to the covers of the work, and a touch of foxing to the inside of the book. Overall a nice, tidy copy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret d'origine recouvert de papier vert pâle. Nom du propriétaire en tête de la couverture avant. A le « Timbre Impérial Seine » et 5 cen.…

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    Paris: E Dentu, Libraire-Editeur, 1860. Original pale green paper covered booklet. Owner's name to the head of the front cover. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cen. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. A clean and tidy copy. There is a little marking to the covers of the work, and a touch of foxing to the inside of the book. Overall a nice, tidy copy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret d'origine recouvert de papier vert pâle. Nom du propriétaire en tête de la couverture avant. A le « Timbre Impérial Seine » et 5 cen. Cachet TTC au verso de la page de titre. Un exemplaire propre et bien rangé. Il y a une petite marque sur les couvertures de l'ouvrage, et une touche de rousseur à l'intérieur du livre. Dans l'ensemble bel exemplaire bien rangé. Laurentie était un écrivain et pédagogue français. Il était un monarchiste convaincu et une grande partie de son travail a été produit pour la défense de la religion. 32pp.

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    Book ID: 1609
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  • Rome et Le Pape by LAURENTIE, M.
    LAURENTIE, M.
    Rome et Le Pape

    Paris: E Dentu, Libraire-Editeur, 1860. Original pale green paper covered booklet. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. A clean and tidy copy. There is almost no marking to the covers of the work, and only a touch of foxing to the inside of the book. Overall a very nice, tidy copy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret d'origine recouvert de papier vert pâle. A la Seine Impériale Timbre et 5 cent. timbre fiscal au verso de la page de titre. Un exemplaire propre et bien rangé. Il n'y a…

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    Paris: E Dentu, Libraire-Editeur, 1860. Original pale green paper covered booklet. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the verso of the title page. A clean and tidy copy. There is almost no marking to the covers of the work, and only a touch of foxing to the inside of the book. Overall a very nice, tidy copy. Laurentie was a French writer and educationalist. He was a staunch monarchist, and much of his work was produced in defence of religion. Livret d'origine recouvert de papier vert pâle. A la Seine Impériale Timbre et 5 cent. timbre fiscal au verso de la page de titre. Un exemplaire propre et bien rangé. Il n'y a presque aucune trace sur les couvertures de l'ouvrage, et seulement une touche de rousseur à l'intérieur du livre. Dans l'ensemble, un très bel exemplaire bien rangé. Laurentie était une écrivaine et pédagogue française. Il était un monarchiste convaincu, et une grande partie de son travail a été réalisée pour la défense de la religion. 32pp.

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    Book ID: 1610
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  • S. S. Pie IX by VEUILLOT, Louis.
    VEUILLOT, Louis.
    S. S. Pie IX Celebrites Catholiques

    Edition: First Edition

    Paris: Victor Palme, 1863. Original yellow paper covers. black titles, with adverts for other works to the inside and outside of the covers. Frontis engraving of Pope Pius IX. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the first page. Very nice condition. There. Veuillot was a French Ultramontane (one who puts the authority of the Pope above all secular authority in all matters) and wrote much in support of the Papacy, and particularly criticizing more Liberal Catholics of the time. His work for the Papacy was recognised by Pius IX, the subject of this work. There is a touch of darkening to the paper covers. Otherwise, a clean and tidy copy, inside and out.…

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    Paris: Victor Palme, 1863. Original yellow paper covers. black titles, with adverts for other works to the inside and outside of the covers. Frontis engraving of Pope Pius IX. Has the "Timbre Imperial Seine" and 5 cent. tax paid stamp to the first page. Very nice condition. There. Veuillot was a French Ultramontane (one who puts the authority of the Pope above all secular authority in all matters) and wrote much in support of the Papacy, and particularly criticizing more Liberal Catholics of the time. His work for the Papacy was recognised by Pius IX, the subject of this work. There is a touch of darkening to the paper covers. Otherwise, a clean and tidy copy, inside and out. Couvertures originales en papier jaune. titres noirs, avec des publicités pour d'autres œuvres à l'intérieur et à l'extérieur des couvertures. Gravure Frontis du Pape Pie IX. A la Seine Impériale Timbre et 5 cent. timbre fiscal payé à la première page. Très bel état. Là. Veuillot était un ultramontain français (celui qui place l'autorité du pape au-dessus de toute autorité séculière dans tous les domaines) et a beaucoup écrit en faveur de la papauté, et en particulier en critiquant les catholiques libéraux de l'époque. Son travail pour la papauté a été reconnu par Pie IX, le sujet de cet ouvrage. est une touche d'assombrissement sur les couvertures en papier. Sinon, un exemplaire propre et bien rangé, à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur. 32 pp.

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    Book ID: 1621
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  • Sacred Drama: JOAN OF ARC by TURK, S. A.
    TURK, S. A.
    Sacred Drama: JOAN OF ARC Written in commemoration of the Beatification of Blessed Joan of Arc, Low Sunday 1909.

    Edition: First Edition

    Barnet: St Andrew's Press, 1909. First edition. Pink paper covers, stapled. The cover of this slim paperback states that it receives "Blessing of Holy Father Pius X on Literary Work". Mainly clean pink paper, with a little nicking to the edges and slight marking. Internally clean and tidy, with a touch of darkening. A little rusting to the staples. 16 pages.
    COPAC cites only the BL copy of this work. Sheila Agnes Turk was the pseudonym of Sarah Ann Agnes Turk (1859–1927). A Catholic writer, buried in Nottingham Cemetery.

    Book ID: 1203
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  • Sacred Scenes From Our Ladye's Life, Arranged as Sacred Dramas. by KERSHAW, Isabelle
    KERSHAW, Isabelle
    Sacred Scenes From Our Ladye's Life, Arranged as Sacred Dramas.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Burns & Oates, 1909. A decent copy of this scarce first edition. Clean and tidy pale blue boards with gilt titles to the front board. There is a touch of rubbing and darkening to the spine only. No wrapper. Internally clean and tidy with a little foxing to the end papers. 140, (iv) pp. Musical Notation.

    Book ID: 1101
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  • Sacrosancti et Oecumenici Concilii Tridentini Paulo III, Iulio III et Pio IV, PP. MM by [ANON]
    [ANON]
    Sacrosancti et Oecumenici Concilii Tridentini Paulo III, Iulio III et Pio IV, PP. MM Celebrati Canones et Decreta Quid in hac editione praestitu[m] sit, sequens Philippi Chiffletii, Abb. Balernensis et Eccl. Vesontinae Canonici et Vic.Generalis, Praefatio indicabit

    Coloniae Agrippinae (Cologne): Corn ab Egmond, 1644. In full brown calf, with gilt stamped decoration to spine and gilt banding to boards. Title on red morocco label to spine. In Latin. Complete with beautiful copper engraved title page and the three full-page plates depicting Popes Paul III, Julius III and Pius IV.
    Boards are rubbed, particularly to corners - but still very good. Gilt is still all bright. Delightful engraved ex-libris bookplate to front pastedown, from Bibliothèque Congregation de Notre-Dame des Oiseaux, Paris. Neatly written in ink, the letters A.E. to top right of title page. Limited foxing. Some historic neat ink notes made to a few pages. Last leaf and blank pages at rear have tiny worm…

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    Coloniae Agrippinae (Cologne): Corn ab Egmond, 1644. In full brown calf, with gilt stamped decoration to spine and gilt banding to boards. Title on red morocco label to spine. In Latin. Complete with beautiful copper engraved title page and the three full-page plates depicting Popes Paul III, Julius III and Pius IV.
    Boards are rubbed, particularly to corners - but still very good. Gilt is still all bright. Delightful engraved ex-libris bookplate to front pastedown, from Bibliothèque Congregation de Notre-Dame des Oiseaux, Paris. Neatly written in ink, the letters A.E. to top right of title page. Limited foxing. Some historic neat ink notes made to a few pages. Last leaf and blank pages at rear have tiny worm damage. Overall, a very good copy. 328, LXIX [28] pp. 135 x 85 mm (5¼ x 3¼ inches). En plein veau brun, à décor estampé doré au dos et à bandes dorées aux plats. Titre sur pièce de maroquin rouge au dos. En latin. Complet avec une belle page de titre gravée sur cuivre et les trois planches à pleine page représentant les papes Paul III, Jules III et Pie IV.
    Les planches sont frottées, en particulier aux coins - mais toujours très bonnes. La dorure est encore toute brillante. Ravissant ex-libris gravé à contrecollé avant, provenant de la Bibliothèque Congrégation de Notre-Dame des Oiseaux, Paris. Soigneusement écrit à l'encre, les lettres A.E. en haut à droite de la page de titre. Rousseurs limités. Quelques notes historiques à l'encre soignées sur quelques pages. La dernière feuille et les pages blanches à l'arrière ont de minuscules dommages causés par les vers. Dans l'ensemble, un très bon exemplaire. 328, LXIX [28] p. 135 x 85 mm

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    Book ID: 2338
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  • A notorious Anti-Catholic work, masquerading as a Jesuit work
    Secreta Monita Societatis Jesu: The Secret Instructions of the Jesuits by [ZAHOROWSKI, Jerome] / [Zaorowsky, Jerome]
    [ZAHOROWSKI, Jerome] / [Zaorowsky, Jerome]
    Secreta Monita Societatis Jesu: The Secret Instructions of the Jesuits

    London: John Walthoe, 1723. First edition thus. Full leather binding with six raised bands to the spine (no titles). Two thin gilt lines to the edge of the boards. The front board is detached. It has been lightly reattached with archival tape, but needs a permanent repair. Title page has an owner's name to the top edge. Internally clean and tidy with a little marking / foxing only.
    a scarce book with text in both Latin and English on facing pages, decorated head and tailpieces. The dedication of this edition is to Robert Walpole. He was de facto the first British Prime Minister from 1721. At the beginning of his time in office were Jacobite risings, and anti Catholic…

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    London: John Walthoe, 1723. First edition thus. Full leather binding with six raised bands to the spine (no titles). Two thin gilt lines to the edge of the boards. The front board is detached. It has been lightly reattached with archival tape, but needs a permanent repair. Title page has an owner's name to the top edge. Internally clean and tidy with a little marking / foxing only.
    a scarce book with text in both Latin and English on facing pages, decorated head and tailpieces. The dedication of this edition is to Robert Walpole. He was de facto the first British Prime Minister from 1721. At the beginning of his time in office were Jacobite risings, and anti Catholic sentiment was strong.
    vi [6] i-v, 6-127. The book is complete, but lacks a 12 page publisher's catalogue that is often attached to the rear. 155 by 95 mm (6 by 3¾ inches). The Monita Secreta was a guide allegedly written by the Jesuits explaining how to gain riches and make influential friends; bibliographers often attribute it to a Pole, Jerome Zahorowski, exiled from the Society in 1611. It was first published in Crakow in 1612. Despite immediate denials from the Society that it was a forgery, it proved popular. It was later claimed to be influential in achieving the expulsion of the Jesuits from France in the 1760's. Première édition donc. Reliure plein cuir à six nerfs au dos (pas de titres). Deux fines lignes dorées au bord des plats. Le panneau avant est détaché. Il a été légèrement recollé avec du ruban d'archives, mais a besoin d'une réparation permanente. La page de titre a le nom d'un propriétaire sur le bord supérieur. Intérieur propre et bien rangé avec un peu de marquage / rousseurs seulement.
    un livre rare avec du texte en latin et en anglais sur les pages opposées, la tête et les cordiers décorés. La dédicace de cette édition est à Robert Walpole. Il était de facto le premier Premier ministre britannique à partir de 1721. Au début de son mandat, il y avait des soulèvements jacobites et le sentiment anti-catholique était fort.
    vi [6] i-v, 6-127. L'ouvrage est complet, mais il manque un catalogue d'éditeur de 12 pages qui est souvent attaché au dos. 155 x 95 mm (6 x 3¾ pouces). La Monita Secreta était un guide prétendument écrit par les jésuites expliquant comment acquérir des richesses et se faire des amis influents ; les bibliographes l'attribuent souvent à un Polonais, Jérôme Zahorowski, exilé de la Société en 1611. Il a été publié pour la première fois à Cracovie en 1612. Malgré les démentis immédiats de la Société selon lesquels il s'agissait d'un faux, il s'est avéré populaire. On a prétendu plus tard qu'il avait contribué à l'expulsion des jésuites de France dans les années 1760.

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    Book ID: 2818
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  • Scarce
    Sentimens d'un Chrétien touché d'un véritable Amour de Dieu, by [DROUET de MAUPERTUY, Jean-Baptiste] Par un Solitaire des Sept-Fonts.
    [DROUET de MAUPERTUY, Jean-Baptiste] Par un Solitaire des Sept-Fonts.
    Sentimens d'un Chrétien touché d'un véritable Amour de Dieu, tirez de divers passages de L'Ecriture Sainte, et représentez par quarante-six figures en taille-douce.

    Paris: Raymond Mazières, 1713. Fourth edition. Has been rebound with leather spine and buckram boards. There are 45 full page engravings numbered from I to XLVI, the first bearing two numbers - both Figure I and II.
    Lightly rubbed to spine. Internally, the end papers are toned has a pencil inscription. The title page has an historic (faint) ink written name. Two small nicks to upper edge of first few pages. The back of Figure I and II has a waterstain, but this does not seem to impact too much on the engraving side. Overall, a very good copy.
    Drouet De Maupertuy (or Maupertuis), was 17th / 18th century French ecclesiastical writer. He was ordained a priest…

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    Paris: Raymond Mazières, 1713. Fourth edition. Has been rebound with leather spine and buckram boards. There are 45 full page engravings numbered from I to XLVI, the first bearing two numbers - both Figure I and II.
    Lightly rubbed to spine. Internally, the end papers are toned has a pencil inscription. The title page has an historic (faint) ink written name. Two small nicks to upper edge of first few pages. The back of Figure I and II has a waterstain, but this does not seem to impact too much on the engraving side. Overall, a very good copy.
    Drouet De Maupertuy (or Maupertuis), was 17th / 18th century French ecclesiastical writer. He was ordained a priest after retiring to the abbey of Sept-Fonts. Hence 'Par un Solitaire des Sept-Fonts' in place of his name as author.
    120 x 100 mm (4¾ x 4 inches). 92 pp. Quatrième édition. A été rebondi avec dos en cuir et planches de bougran. Il y a 45 gravures à pleine page numérotées de I à XLVI, la première portant deux numéros - à la fois Figure I et II.
    Légèrement frotté au dos. À l'intérieur, les pages de garde sont teintées d'une inscription au crayon. La page de titre a un nom écrit à l'encre historique (faible). Deux petites entailles au bord supérieur des premières pages. Le dos des figures I et II a une tache d'eau, mais cela ne semble pas trop impacter le côté gravure. Dans l'ensemble, un très bon exemplaire.
    Drouet De Maupertuy (ou Maupertuis), était un écrivain ecclésiastique français du XVIIe / XVIIIe siècle. Il est ordonné prêtre après s'être retiré à l'abbaye de Sept-Fonts. D'où « Par un Solitaire des Sept-Fonts » à la place de son nom d'auteur.
    120 x 100 mm 92 pp.

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  • Sermones Hyemales. by FERRER, Vincent [Beati Vincentii natione Hispani] / Vincentius, Ferrerius
    FERRER, Vincent [Beati Vincentii natione Hispani] / Vincentius, Ferrerius
    Sermones Hyemales. Autoris vitam, indicemque locupletissimum in fronte libri praefiximus. Eisdem denuo summa cura per D. Damianum Diaz Lusitanum... recognitis luculentae adnotationes in margines accesserunt.

    Edition: Reprint

    Lugduni / Lyon: Giunti Press, 1558. St Vincent Ferrer's Winter Sermons. Contemporary limp vellum, with hand written titles to the spine. Paper shelf label to spine (not library copy though). Vignette title page. Historiated initials throughout. Overall, this work is in very nice condition for its age. The vellum has no chips. Two of the four vellum ties are present. There is marking and staining to the vellum, with a little discolouration. A tiny amount of nicking to the head and tail of the spine. There is a little worm damage to the page lining of the vellum, and a very small amount to the end papers. The text block is not affected by worm. There is a pale…

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    Lugduni / Lyon: Giunti Press, 1558. St Vincent Ferrer's Winter Sermons. Contemporary limp vellum, with hand written titles to the spine. Paper shelf label to spine (not library copy though). Vignette title page. Historiated initials throughout. Overall, this work is in very nice condition for its age. The vellum has no chips. Two of the four vellum ties are present. There is marking and staining to the vellum, with a little discolouration. A tiny amount of nicking to the head and tail of the spine. There is a little worm damage to the page lining of the vellum, and a very small amount to the end papers. The text block is not affected by worm. There is a pale stain to the first few pages (inc title) but quite light, and not affecting legibility. Throughout the book, the text block has been somewhat zealously trimmed to the top edge. This has affected a few of the page headers, but not the text. Contemporary owner's name scribbled out to the title page. Some early marginalia in ink scattered throughout. Overall a decent copy. St Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419) was a Spanish Dominican Friar. Known as a missionary. During the great schizm, he supported the Avignon Popes (although later transferred his allegiance). His particular interest was in converting Jews, which he did with a combination of persuasion and persecution. anti-Semitic violence often followed in his wake. He died in 1419 in France and was buried in Vannes Cathedral. The printing press of Filippo and Bernardo Giunti was one of the leading Florence printing houses of the Sixteenth century. They also had printing presses in Venice and Lyon. They were mainly involved in printing Roman Catholic religious texts and music, but they were also effectively the official press of the Grand Dukes of Tuscany. Sermons d'hiver de saint Vincent Ferrier. Vélin souple de l'époque, avec titres manuscrits au dos. Étiquette d'étagère en papier sur le dos (pas de copie de bibliothèque cependant). Vignettage de la page de titre. Initiales historiées partout. Dans l'ensemble, cette œuvre est en très bon état pour son âge. Le vélin n'a pas d'éclats. Deux des quatre attaches en vélin sont présentes. Il y a des marques et des taches sur le vélin, avec une petite décoloration. Une petite quantité d'entailles à la tête et à la queue de la colonne vertébrale. Il y a un peu de vers sur la doublure de la page du vélin et une très petite quantité sur les pages de garde. Le bloc de texte n'est pas affecté par le ver. Il y a une tache pâle sur les premières pages (y compris le titre) mais assez légère et n'affectant pas la lisibilité. Tout au long du livre, le bloc de texte a été coupé avec un peu de zèle jusqu'au bord supérieur. Cela a affecté quelques-uns des en-têtes de page, mais pas le texte. Nom du propriétaire contemporain griffonné sur la page de titre. Quelques premiers marginaux à l'encre éparpillés partout. Dans l'ensemble une copie correcte. St Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419) était un frère dominicain espagnol. Connu comme un missionnaire. Pendant le grand schisme, il soutient les papes d'Avignon (bien qu'il transfère plus tard son allégeance). Son intérêt particulier était de convertir les Juifs, ce qu'il a fait avec une combinaison de persuasion et de persécution. la violence antisémite a souvent suivi dans son sillage. Il mourut en 1419 en France et fut inhumé dans la cathédrale de Vannes. L'imprimerie de Filippo et Bernardo Giunti était l'une des principales imprimeries florentines du XVIe siècle. Ils possédaient également des imprimeries à Venise et à Lyon. Ils étaient principalement impliqués dans l'impression de textes religieux catholiques romains et de musique, mais ils étaient aussi effectivement la presse officielle des grands-ducs de Toscane. [xxxii], 1-752 pp.

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  • Snowdrops at Dusk and Other Poems. by Gilbey, Jack.
    Gilbey, Jack.
    Snowdrops at Dusk and Other Poems.

    Edition: First Edition

    London: Burns, Oates & Washbourne Ltd: 1945. Signed. Original pale green cloth boards with gilt titles to spine and front board. Cream paper wrapper, with titles and a woodcut of snow drops to the front cover. Warm gift inscription from the author to the Bridgettine community of Syon Abbey. 48 pages. Captain Jack (John Newman) Gilbey b.1888 was the older brother of Alfred Newman Gilbey, RC priest and long-time Catholic chaplain of Cambridge University. He was the author of several collections of devotional poetry.

    Condition: The cream wrapper has a little marking / foxing to it but is otherwise sound. A touch of handling to the top edge only. The cloth is neat and tidy. Internally the book is clean, with no significant marks.

    Book ID: 1239
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  • Roman Catholic Poetry
    Songs and Sonnets by CARLYON, Agnes.
    CARLYON, Agnes.
    Songs and Sonnets

    Edition: First Edition

    Farnborough: St Michael's Abbey Press, 1954. First edition. Salmon pink paper covers. Perfect bound. Cream paper. Very nice condition. The pink covers are clean and tidy, with a touch of handling, and a little fading to the spine only. Internally clean and tidy throughout. Several of the pieces had previously appeared in the Catholic Gazette, the Catholic Times and the Irish Rosary. As expected, many of the poems are expressing Roman Catholic beliefs, but others are quite light-hearted (such as "To a pair of Golden Slippers". 32 pages. .

    Book ID: 1251
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  • Songs of Sion by MAC CARTHY O.S.D, Mary Stanislaus.
    MAC CARTHY O.S.D, Mary Stanislaus.
    Songs of Sion

    Edition: First Edition

    Dublin: Browne and Nolan, Ltd, 1898. First edition. Hardback. Portrait frontispiece pasted down to the front end paper (looks as if this is to hide a gift inscription to the verso of the end paper). Inside front board there is a label from the Library of Syon Abbey, Chudleigh, Devon. Four plates. Original blue printed and bevelled cloth, uncut, leaf-patterned end papers, a bit of foxing to the ends, else a very good copy. vii, (i), 160 pp.

    Book ID: 1048
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  • Songs to Our Lady of Silence by [WOELLWARTH, Mary Elise]
    [WOELLWARTH, Mary Elise]
    Songs to Our Lady of Silence

    Edition: Reprint

    London: Burns and Oates, 1958. Original cloth backed grey paper boards, a faded strip at the top of each board, some foxing at the ends, two leaves carelessly opened, half title with top corner turned over. Originally printed an published in 1921 by St Dominic's Press, Ditchling - this edition printed at Ditchling, copyright held by W.D. Woellwarth. The woodcuts were long misattributed to Eric Gill. (vi), 56 pp. Two woodcut plates, three woodcut figures in text. All by Desmond Macready Chute.

    Book ID: 1028
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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. However, the pagination differs from the other editions that COPAC has. 16 pages. 145 x 90 mm (5¾ x 3½ inches).

    Book ID: 1470
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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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