First edition of Newton's posthumously published foray into History and Chronology. A fascinating attempt to reformulate ancient history in concordance with the bible, with frequent recourse to astronomical arguments. Often considered a diversion, Newton nev [more...]
'Complied from Parochial Records, archives of various foundation, the Harleian MSS. and other authentic sources.' The complete four volumes from the Topographer and Engraver's readable architectural history of London (1802, 1803, 1803. 1807). Given unfettered [more...]
Two books bound as one. Advice to a Son (sixth edition) (1658) and Political Reflections upon the Government of the Turks and Discourses on Machiavelli, The King of Sweden, Martin Luther et al. (1662). Both published by Thomas Robinson. A courtier during th [more...]
Rivingtons; Murray; Hatchards; Clarke; Taylor and Sherwood, Neeley and Jones 1814
Tremendous account of the great cathedrals of Britain; describing their history, architecture and relics. All 27 Cathedrals extant in 1814 are featured, each with numerous finely engraved plates and plans. In total there are 229 plates (including frontispiece [more...]
Palgrave's great history of the Anglo-saxon period first published in 1831 as A History of England: The Anglo-saxon period. Starting with swift examination of Roman Britain, Palgrave is able to describe emergence of Anglo Saxon England, with its customs, reli [more...]
First edition of Ellis' account of experiences in Madagascar. His second book regarding his mission and his most important, in which he is finally granted access to the country and could begin working towards the royal family's conversion. Ellis was a talent [more...]
Tree-calf leather binding of Bunyan's allegorical christian tale. With seven b/w engravings and a frontisportrait and title-page. With a life of the author. Rebacked with original spine and tree calf laid down. 8vo. (240x160mm) [xlvii] 360pp. Rubbing and [more...]
'Traduction nouvelle avec une practique la fin de chaque chapitre'. The Imitation of Christ by Thomas a Kempis IN FRENCH. With engraved plates throughout. Full blue leather with gilt decoration and blind-stamping. Inner and outer dentelles. All edges gilt. [more...]
The first thorough exploration of the Roman poet Lucretius' atomic theory (that he gleaned from the Greeks) and what this meant for his interpretation of physics, nature and religion. Masson compares Lucretius' atomic materialism to issue of evolution and fre [more...]
Handsome later full leather binding of this collection of Addison's writings on Christianity, including elements of Cato. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. 12mo. [xxvii] 268pp. Some splitting to spine. Marking to covers. Rubbing to extremities. Tanning [more...]
'Third edition with corrections and large additions partly furnished by the Author from his manuscript and party condensed from his larger thesaurus.' Octavo. 1130pp. Half leather with marbled boards. Raised bands. Wear and rubbing to covers. Slight split [more...]
Pleasant half leather rebinding of Archbishop Trench's thoughtful, scholarly explanations of parable. A poet in the circle of Wordsworth, Trench entered the Church but continued his literary endeavours. Raised bands, all edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Prize [more...]
Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green, and Longman 1837
A spiritual history of the world by the great historian of Anglo-Saxon england. This volume considers human nature and how it is to manifest the Divine Plan, before beginning a history from Adam and Eve, prehistory, classical times to the division of the worl [more...]
'Translated out of the Original Tongues and with the former Translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty's special command.' India paper edition. Appointed to be read in Churches. 1056pp. Ruby 24mo. Leather yapp binding. All edges gilt. C [more...]
Sixth edition of Blunt's thorough examination of the Reformation, with a study of the Anglo Saxon Church, through to the Lollards and Luther, up until the era of Elizabeth I. Full leather with elaborate gilt decoration. Rubbing to extremities. Inner and out [more...]
Handsome presentational copy of Ellis' account his missionary efforts in Madagascar, the land he found and the church he helped build. Ellis was a talented writer as well as a keen observer and the topographical and cultural aspects he relayed helped publiciz [more...]
Small, controversial book from the great French historian Michelet, in which he examines the attitude of the clergy towards women and family. A fiery and humorous retort to ecclesiastical powers of the day: 'it is true the defenders of the clergy have lately [more...]
Half leather rebinding the four gospels with commentary by a variety of authors. With colour maps and plans of the Temples. Raised bands, all edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Prize plate to front pastedown. London Diocesan board of education crest to cover. [more...]
Greek text of the of the Philocalia, an anthology of the theological writings of Origen, written in the 3rd century AD and complied by Gregory of Nazianzen and Basil of Caesaria soon after his death. With a critical introduction by Robinson in English and a d [more...]
Charming compact first edition of Dearmer's popular short biographies of Saints, including Cuthbert, Boniface and the Venerable Bede. With striking b/w illustrations by charles Robinson plus decorated initials and devices. Rubbing to extremities, light marki [more...]
