Parafraze dos Proverbios de Salomao . . by OTTONI, José Eloi - 1815

Nurnberg: George Peter Monath, 1780 Book. Fair. Hardcover. First ( No Additional printings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original grey paper boards. A listing and description of several early editions of the Holy Bible, beginning with that of Johann Bamler in 1466, in Latin. Text is in German. Condition of this book is fragile. The front cover is detached but present. Light tanning throughout. Small labels of two previous owners. 148 pp..

Valentiae Edetanorum (Valencia Spain): Ex Praelo Josephi et Thomae de Orga, 1786. Second Edition. Leather. Acceptable. 0x0x0. VINNIUS CASTIGATUS, atque ad usum tironum Hispanorum accomodatus: in quorum gratiam Hispaniae leges opportunioribus locis traduntur. Volume 1 (Tomus Primus) Only. Opera Joannis Sala Presbyteri, in Valentina Metropolitana praepositi. Editio secunda. Text in Latin. Hardcover bound book. Full Leather, 568 pages. Vintage fountain pen ink notes and marginalia (also in Latin). frontis engraving. front cover detached. The rear hinge (the inside portion of the flexible fold where book cover meets the book spine) is split (loose or open) the rear cover is still attached by the joint (the exterior flexible fold where book cover meets book spine). Leather on Leather paste on spine title, gold gilt designs on spine. There is rub-through to the corners of the boards, but the text block is surprisingly sharp. [Punishment of Vinnius; and accommodated for the use of Spanish recruits: in… Read More

London: A. K. Newman, Leadenhall Street, 1833. 14 x 9 cm. Very good. 1 vol., 160pp. Binding: contemporary marbled, spine with gold lettering: "HOFLAND'S ELIZABETH" Engraved frontispieceReal life, instructive tale for young people, carefully abridged by the author to attract a wider public , i.e. cheaper. 2s 6d. Very light foxing to endpapers.

Uncut and in original printer's soft covers with Didot 5-point star. Pagination and chapter numbers start anew for each volume. Vol.1 217 pp.; Vol.2 216 pp.; Vol.3 233 PP.By the author of "Waverly," "Guy Mannering," and "The Antiquary". Ref. Kohler(1) 106(with illustration. Contact bookseller for full detailed description.

Cambridge: Printed by John Hayes for W. Morden 2nd edition corrected., 1673. Hardcover. Very Good. Quarto original calf on boards, spine on 4 cords gilt titled on newer leather skilfully restored with corners underlaid, xxx (inc. titlepage & to reader) +512pp (inc. short booklist at end). A wide-margined crisp copy with side notes and with Hebrew and some Greek interpolations, each of the 11 sections has a separate half title leaf. *John Smith (1618-1652) was a theologian termed one of the "Cambridge Platonists" (WING S4118).

Paris: Chez Florentin et Pierre Delaulne, 1700. Title continued : greque & des autres communions de la Chretienté ; la situation & distribution de toutes les Provinces ecclesiastiques, les noms des archeveschez & éveschez, leurs érections, unions, translations, suppressions, prérogatives, &c. Avec un Dictionnaire des noms latins ; l'explication de ce qu'il y a de plus necessaire & de plus curieux à sçavoir de chaque archevesché ou evêché, & une Table de leurs noms vulgaires, avec leurs revenus. Par Monsieur l'Abbé de Commanville. Two parts in one volume. 8vo, pp. (32): 378 :(6): 275 :(1 blank), contemmporary full tan speckled calf, spine gilt extra within raised bands with crimson lettering piece; a royal binding with three fleurs-de-lis beneath a crown blocked in gilt to centre of both covers. Two 1-inch splits to lower joint, headband and corners of boards rubbed, some marginal worming.… Read More

1841 Naturalists Jardine Mammalia Marsupial Kangaroo Koala Color Illustrated
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.

This undated edition of Jardine's 'Mammalia' is beautifully color illustrated with 37 engravings of various species of 'Marsupial and Pouched Animals'! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases illustrations and descriptions of possums, kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and much more. This volume also includes a memorial and portrait of Barclay.
Item number: #10471
Price: $499
JARDINE, Sir William
The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia… Marsupialia or Pouched Animals.
London, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, Henry G. Bohn, [1841].

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Collation: Complete with all pages
o 323
o 37 engraved plates (many hand colored)
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References: Lowndes 1192
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Language: English
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1714 Blaise PASCAL Pensees Christian Apologetic Pascal's Wager French Philosophy

"Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true. The cure for this is first to show that religion is not contrary to reason, but worthy of reverence and respect. Next make it attractive, make good men wish it were true, and then show that it is."
– Pascal, Pensees
Blaise Pascal's thoughts, organized as "Pensees," were written as a collection of writings on theology and philosophy. 'Pensees' was a culmination of all of Pascal's non-mathematic discoveries and ideas which ultimately led him to a life of religious asceticism. He defended Christianity in this work. In doing so, it 'became one of the most famous Christian books in history.' (Keller, Gospel Coalition). 'Pascal was aware that, very often, we see only what we want to see' (Morris, 145) and because of that, he hoped to be able to 'convince man to overcome the natural reluctance many feel toward religion.' The concept of "Pascal's Wager" stems… Read More

London: Bradbury & Evans, 1853. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. pp: [vi]vii-xvi [1]2-624. FIRST EDITION. Bound in light brown half leather over marbled boards, all edges trimmed. The novel was first published as a serial between March 1852 and September 1853. The first edition after the serial. Dickens uses this novel to satirize the British judicial system. Though the legal profession criticized Dickens' satire as exaggerated, this novel helped support a judicial reform movement, which culminated in the enactment of legal reform in the 1870s. This is a very good, or better, copy of the first edition. Dickens' novel of the British judicial system. Considered by many to be his best work.

1697 Blaise PASCAL Provincial Letters Witchcraft Sorcery JESUIT Philosophy Magic

"I have only made this letter longer because I have not had the time to make it shorter."
― Blaise Pascal, The Provincial Letters

The "Provincial Letters" by Blaise Pascal are a collection of letters in defense of Antoine Arnauld, a Jansenist who was condemned for heresy. Because of the content and nature of the letters, Pascal wrote them under a pseudonym of Louis de Montalte and added satire, humor, and wit to them so as to further himself from the letters. Pascal addresses controversial subject matter including witchcraft, magic, sorcery, and justification of assassinations.

Item number: #21663
Price: $499

PASCAL, Blaise

Les provinciales, ou, Les lettres ecrites par Louis de Montalte [pseud.] a un provincial de ses amis, et aux rr. pp. jesuites.

A Cologne : Chez N. Schoute, 1697.

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• Collation: Complete with all pages
o [22], 230 (i.e., 430)
• Language: French
• Binding: Leather; tight and… Read More