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London, Eng: Assigns of J. Sowle, 1736. First Edition. Very Good -. Title continued: "for Demands Recoverable by the Acts made in the 7th and 8th Years of the Reign of King William the Third, for the more Easie Recovery of Tithes, Church-Rates, &c. Printed and Sold by the Assigns of J. Sowle, at the Bible in George-Yard, Lombard-Street." xii, [2], 189, [1] p.: 1 table; 20 cm. 8vo. Half calf with six gilt-ruled spine compartments and a gilt-tooled leather label in the second compartment reading: Prosecution of Quakers. Marbled paper over boards. All page edges marbled. Inscription largely erased from front fixed endpaper. Published anonymously by Quaker Joseph Besse, who produced a number of important volumes recording the legal woes of early English and Welsh Quakers. This volume describes the prosecutions of Quakers from 1696 to 1736 in England and Wales, arranged alphabetically by county. Quakers were prosecuted for refusing to pay the annual tithe (one tenth of their…
Read More Apologie pour les Catholiques, Contre les Faussetez & les Calomnies d'un Livre Intitulé: La Politique du Clergé de France; Fait Premierement en François, & puis traduit en Flamend--I. Partie [vol. 1] by Arnauld, Antoine - 1681
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Apologie pour les Catholiques, Contre les Faussetez & les Calomnies d'un Livre Intitulé: La Politique du Clergé de France; Fait Premierement en François, & puis traduit en Flamend--I. Partie [vol. 1]
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Liege [i.e. Amsterdam]: Veuve Bronkart [i.e. veuve de Jan Jacobsz Schipper], 1681. Hardcover. Good +. Vol. 1 (of 2): [12], 552, [2] p.; 17 cm. Signatures: *6 A-Z12 (Z12+1) (12mo). Contemporary full calf with six spine compartments between raised bands. Gilt-tooled title in second compartment with gilt-tooled decoration in remaining compartments. All page edges speckled red and brown. Place of printing and name of printer from Emile Jacques, Les Années d'Exil d'Antoine Arnauld. Inscription in an old hand on title page, partially crossed out. The author, French theologian and philosopher Antoine Arnauld (1612-1694), was living in the Netherlands when wrote this book in response to the panic caused by the claims that English Catholics were plotting to kill King Charles II. In Good+ Condition: leather is splitting at joints, but boards are attached; minor loss of leather at head of spine; corners rubbed with loss of leather; boards are rubbed; back board slightly discolored; 8-cm. tear from top edge of pp. 9-10, without loss; minor dampstaining along page edges of first few leaves; occasional foxing and light staining; otherwise clean and tight.
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A Brief Account of Many of the Prosecutions of the People call'd Quakers in the Exchequer, Ecclesiastical, and Other Courts
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Erläuterungs Spiegel, oder eine Gründliche Erklärung von der Bergpredigt unsers Herrn Jesu Christi. Allen Liebhabern der Wahrheit zur Prüfung ihres Glaubens und zur Beförderung ihrer Nachfolge in der Lehre unsers Herrn und Heilandes Jesu Christi
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Lancaster, Pa: Johann Bär, 1827. Hardcover. Very Good. xii, [13]-394, [2] p.; 16 cm. Contemporary full speckled calf with five spine compartments between raised bands. All page edges lightly speckled. Front free endpaper inscribed in English by Elizabeth King, Manheim, Lancaster County, Pa., 1881. First Cent. of Ger. Language Printing in the USA, 2873. A scarce copy of a work associated with the Herrite branch of the Mennonites in Pennsylvania (the Reformed Mennonite Church), concerning the Sermon on the Mount. In Very Good Condition: lacking clasp; lightly rubbed; front joint more heavily rubbed but solid; light foxing throughout; pages are otherwise clean and tight.
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A Short Exposition of the Ten Commandments extracted from Bishop Hopkins
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London: Foundery, Upper Moor-fields, 1759. Very Good -. iv, 96 p.; 16 cm. Signatures: pi2 A-H6 (24mo). Disbound from a larger volume. Editor's preface signed: John Wesley, June 21, 1759. "Printed and sold at the Foundery, Upper Moor-fields; by W. Flexney, under Gray's-Inn-Gate; E. Cabe, Avemary-lane; and G. Keith, Grace-church-street, London; at the New-room, Bristol; by W. Watkinson, Linen-draper, Leeds; and at the Orphan-house, New-castle upon Tyne." Typographic head piece and tail pieces. Erratum on p. 96. Former owner's name on title page verso: Peter Swetman. ESTC N22692. In Very Good- Condition: disbound; two tears in lower half of pp. 23-24, without loss; slightly soiled; a solid copy of this scarce John Wesley publication.
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Kurze Fragen ueber die Christliche Glaubens-Lehre. Nach Heil. Schrift-Zeugniss beantwortet und bewähret. Den Christlichen Glaubens-Schülern zu einem anfänglichen Unterricht nützlich zu gebrauchen
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Philadelphia: Carl Cist, 1784. Hardcover. Very Good. [10], 140, [2] p.; 17 cm. Signatures: pi4 )(4 A-R4 (8vo). Contemporary full calf with five spine compartments between raised bands. Blind-ruled decoration on spine; blind-ruled borders on both boards. All page edges speckled red. Woodcut headpiece on p. 1. Former owner's name in old German script on blank leaf following front free endpaper: Friederich Schulz. A Schwenkfelder catechism, written by Christopher Schultz. The first edition, Philadelphia, 1763, was published under title: Catechismus, oder Anfänglicher Unterricht Christlicher Glaubens-Lehre. Evans, 18779. Bötte & Tannhof, First Century of German Language Printing in the USA, 610. The author, Christopher Schultz, was a leader of the group of Schwenckfelders that settled in Pennsylvania in the 1730s. They were followers of the German theologian Caspar Schwenckfeld von Ossig (1489-1561), one of the earliest promoters of the Protestant Reformation in Silesia. In…
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A Collection of the Epistles and Works of Benjamin Holme; To which is prefix'd, An Account of his Life and Travels in the Work of the Ministry, through several Parts of Europe and America: written by himself
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London: Printed and sold by Luke Hinde, 1753. Hardcover. Very Good. vii, [1], 194, [6] p.; 20 cm. Signatures: A-N8 (8vo). Contemporary full calf with blind-ruled border on both boards. Old calf spine repair. Remains of old library label on front fixed endpaper, scraped through the endpaper. A Serious Call in Christian Love to all People, to turn to the Spirit of Christ has special dated title page, but continous pagination. Printer's advertisements on 6 pages following text. Pencil inscription at foot of p. 133: "David Reece Esq. & A. Williams deep in love." First edition. Benjamin Holme (1683-1749) was a Quaker who travelled extensively in the ministry. Various writings related to his visits to Friends in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Holland, the West Indies, and the American colonies were brought together and published in this volume soon after his death. Much scarcer than the scarce 1754 printing. In Very Good Condition: leather is rubbed at head of spine, front joint, and…
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A Free Inquiry into the Nature and Origin of Evil: In Six Letters to ____ to which is added, a preface, and some explanatory notes
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Boston: John W. Folsom, 1795. Hardcover. Good +. 190, [2] p.; 17 cm. Signatures: A-P6 Q6 (12mo). Last leaf blank. Contemporary full calf; red morocco spine label with gilt-tooled title. Six spine compartments between double gilt rules. Former owner's name inscribed on front free endpaper: Samuel G. Allen. Early American Imprints, first series, 28896. The very scarce first American edition of the second edition of this work, which included the author's response to the critical reception of the first edition. In Good+ Conditon: 1-cm. leather lacking at head of spine; front joint cracked; leather is rubbed; scattered foxing; otherwise clean and tight.
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Tägliches Hand-Buch, in guten und bösen Tagen: Enthaltend: Aufmunterung, Gebete und Gesänge; 1. für Gesunde, 2. für Betrübte, 3. für Kranke, 4. für Sterbende. Wie auch Sprüche, Seufzer und Gebete, den Sterbenden vorzusprechen
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Philadelphia: Conrad Zentler und George M. Mentz, 1813. Hardcover. Very Good -. Title continued: "Welchem noch ein tägliches Gebetbüchlein für Schwangere, Gebärende, und Unfruchtbare, das den 5ten und 6ten Theil dieses Handbuchs ausmacht, beygefügt ist." Zweyte, verbesserte Amerikanische Auflage. [8], 566, 132, [2] p.: frontispiece portrait of the author and 4 additional leaves of copperplates; 18 cm. Full leather (original boards with modern rebacking); lacking clasps. Woodcut headpieces. "Tägliches Gebet-Büchlein für Schwangere, Gebärende und Sechswöchnerinnen" has separate title page and pagination. Shaw & Shoemaker, 29857; Bötte & Tannhof, German Printing, 1990. This work of daily devotions and hymns by the Lutheran theologian, Johann Friedrich Starck, was very popular among German immigrants to Pennsylvania. In Very Good- Condition: sensitively rebacked; lacking clasps; foxing throughout; otherwise clean…
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Compendium, das ist Kurze Zusammenfassung und Inbegriff derer Christlichen Glaubens-Lehren: Alles in eine fassliche Ordnung Gestellet, und mit den Haupt-Stellen heiliger Schrift, zur Bewährung eines jeden Punktes, versehen
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Philadelphia: Schelly und Lescher, 1836. Hardcover. Very Good +. iv, 618, [2] p.; 17 cm. Contemporary speckled calf with two clasps. Five spine compartments between raised bands. Gilt rules on either side of raised bands. Red leather label in second compartment with gilt-tooled title: Christliche Glaubens-Lehre. All page edges yellow. "Aufgenommen und auf Subscription herausgegeben im Jahr unsers Herrn 1836, von D.J." Includes errata following text. The German theologian Caspar Schwenckfeld von Ossig (1489-1561) was one of the earliest promoters of the Protestant Reformation in Silesia. In his writings he opposed war, secret societies, the taking of oaths, infant baptism, and the establishment of denominations. Groups of his followers, known as Schwenkfelders, came to Pennsylvania in the 1730s, leading to the establishment of the Society of Schwenkfelders in 1782 and the Schwenkfelder Church in 1909. The author, Christopher Schultz, was a leader of the group that settled in…
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Die Wandlende Seel, das ist: Gespräch der Wandlenden Seelen mit Adam, Noah und Simon Cleophas; verfasset die Geschichten von Erschaffung der Welt an, bis zu und nach der Verwüstung Jerusalems
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Germantown, Pa: Peter Leibert, 1794. Hardcover. Good. Title continued: "Daraus ordentlich zu ersehen, wie eine Monarchie und Königreich auf die andere gefolget, wie diese angefangen, jene aber vergangen und auch der ausführliche Verlauff der Zerstöhrung Jerusalem. Durch Johann Philip Schabalie in Niederländischer Sprach beschrieben; anjetzo aber in die Hochteutsche Sprach übersetzet von B.B.B. Die Dritte Auflage." [8], 463, [25] p.; 17 cm. Signatures: A-2G8 2H-2I4. Contemporary full calf with five spine compartments between raised bands; hardware from two clasps. Woodcut headpieces. Label on front fixed endpaper indicating that a former owner purchased this at an auction in 1993 in Friedensburg, Pa., from the estate of Stella Faust. Translation of Lust des Gemoedis. The translator is identified as Bernhart B. Brechbill in an English language edition printed at Harrisburg in 1834. "Register." -- p. [464-485]. First Cent. of Ger. Language Printing…
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La Politique du Chevalier Bacon, Chancelier d'Angleterre; Premiere[-seconde] Partie
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A Londres [i.e. Paris?]: Jacques Tonsson, 1742. Hardcover. Very Good -. xii, 180, 224 p.; 18 cm. Signatures: a6 A-O8+4 P6 2A-S8+4 T4 (12mo). Contemporary sprinkled calf with faint remains of gilt-tooled spine. All page edges marbled. Marbled endpapers. Woodcut head- and tail-pieces. Running title: Essais de Politique, & de Morale. Front fixed endpaper bears armorial bookplate of P. Daubignard with motto "Tacio quid mihi placet." A few words written in an old hand on title page. Translated from English by Claude Pierre Goujet; imprint is false -- possibly printed in Paris. ESTC, 213884. The second part has separate title page and pagination. In Very Good- Condition: front joint weak; back joint starting at head of spine; loss of leather at ends of spine; corners rubbed; very occasional foxing; otherwise clean and tight.
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Mother Earth Spirituality: Native Amercan Paths to Healing Ourselves and the World
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Convictions
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This book is in very good condition. There is little to no wear on the front, back, spine and edges of the cover boards. The pages are white, crisp and clear of any markings. "In this book I have gathered together a number of lectures, sermons and addresses given during the thirteen and a half years in which I was Archbishop of York, and during my opening months as Archbishop of Canterbury...." - Preface from Convictions
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Vatican Council II The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents
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This book is in good condition. There is significant wear on the front, back, spine and edges of the cover. The corners are worn. The previous owner's name is written on the inside of the front cover. The pages are tanned but clear of any marking."Why a new edition of the documents of Vatican II? For eighteen years I have been involved in the translation and publication of official Church documents, including those of Vatican II and its aftermath, and I have long felt that there is need for a volume containing not only the sixteen Council documents, but also as useful a selection as possible of the relevant subsequent official documents, those which dot the i's and cross the t's, as it were, of the sixteen...." - Introduction from Vatican Council II The Conciliar and Post Conciliar Documents
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Sophia: Aspects of the Divine Feminine Past & Present [Paperback] Schaup, Susanne
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Nicolas -Hays Inc, 1997. First Edition. Paperback. Schaup, Susanne : Sophia: Aspects of the Divine Feminine Past & Present. York Beach (ME) : Nicolas -Hays Inc, 1997. First edition. Translated from the German by the author. Size is demy octavo (8vo), 8.25"/21cm h. Bound in publisher's glossy color wrappers glued to text block, reprod of Andy Warhol's detail take on Botticelli's Venus to front. xxvi pp prelim material, 235 numbered pp, three unnumbered following. Notes, bibliography, index. Condition notes: Not ex library. No notes or highlighting. Pages clean and binding tight/not creased. Light wear to cover. An wide-ranging study of the ancient notion of sophia - no mention of Hagia Sophia, but you will find George MacDonald, Pachamama, and Jakob Boehme. We personally inspect every book we offer.
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AUTHORITARIANISM AND THE INDIVIDUAL
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Washington D.C.: The Brookings Institution, 1950. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book is in NF condition with trace edge wear noted else a bright and solid copy. Dust jacket is in VG condition with pencil marking to front fly, light rubbing to edges, bumping to spine ends, mild soiling to front cover else still bright, intact and whole. JEX 1/21
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The Way of Initiation and Its Results
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First Edition Thus; this volume re-issues two of Steiner's works: The Way of Initiation and Initiation and Its Results. Some shelfwear and soiling to edges, but the binding is generally clean & straight; internals are also in good order.Inv. # 63648 TWOIAIR* bds 9/2023
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Poet and Peasant: A Literary Cultural Approach To The Parables In Luke
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This book is in very good condition. There is little to no wear on the front, back and spine of the cover boards and there is no wear on the edges of the cover boards.There is some bumping on the cover boards. The previous owners name is written on the front end page. The pages are white, crisp and claen of any markings. "William Thomson, famous nineteenth century missionary, traveler, and author, described twenty-five years of surface study of Palestine as it relates to the Bible in his two-volume work, The Land and the Book. When he comes to describe Jerusalem he makes this remarkable statement; Do not set out...resolved to make discoveries. There is not a foot of ground that has not been already scrutinized by a thousand eyes as keen as yours, and the old adage, "If new not true," may be applied to Jerusalem and her monuments with more propriety than to any other place on earth...." - Introduction from Poet and Peasant: A…
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The Magical Arts: A Short History
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The Life and Work of St. Paul
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The Orthodox Heretic: and other impossible tales
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Paraclete Press. Hardcover. 1557256349 Excellent, unmarked copy Paraclete Press. New Inside and Outside. Clean and crisp pages w/no markings! You will be pleased. Excellent book
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