Search Results: Religion from Madoc Books

London: George Yard, Lombard Street.: James Phillips, 1794. 5th Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 16mo - over 5¾ - 6¾" tall. In modern (to style) full gilt calf. Spine, raised bands, gilt tooling, gilt titles to red calf label. Internally, [3], (iv-xvi), [1], 2-171 pp, contemporary ink name to tp, some lifgr edge browning, new endpapers, evidence of plate removal to fpd. (Folio, 100*168 mm). (ESTC T135425 First published in 1710. Davies, Quaker preacher & autobiographer, in whose autobiography says little concerning the exodus of Quakers from Wales to Pennsylvania, much in the minds of Friends from 1681 onwards. Yet we know that he bought 5000 acres there, subsequently reselling them to Friends in small parcels. Presumably he was acting as agent for prospective emigrants. ODNB.

London: dwellyng ouer Aldersgate: John Day, 1563. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. First edition, black letter, double column, 2 folding woodcut plates, 44 woodcut illustrations within text, woodcut historiated or decorative initials (including one large depicting Queen Elizabeth enthroned in her coronation robes) & tail-pieces, printed slip at foot of AAa2v, duplicates of EEE2&5 bound in (the signature complete), occasional contemporary or later ink marginalia, lacking *1&2 (including title), [fleuron]1-4 (calendar), B6 ('The utility of this history') & VVVV1-4 (index and colophon), all supplied in facsimile, also lacking the 2 slips with the woodcut illustration for pp.25 and 41 (these pp. with blank space for illustration), & the plate of King John at p.69 (this provided in facsimile), KKk2 torn at head and repaired (with loss of text) & with marginal repairs, folding woodcut plate at p.1548 with minor loss to border &… Read More

London: J. Nicholson, R. Knaplock, R. Wilkin, B. Tooke, D. Midwinter, and B.Cowse., 1714. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Good. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. G, 1st ed, 1714. In contemporary paneled calf, corners & edges bumped & worn, some marks. Spine, raised bands, gilt title to calf label - some loss, edges worn some loss, worn along joints. Internally, [4], (v1), [1], [14] subscribers, [2] errata, 204, 436 pp, titles within double ruled border, 2 bookplates to fpd (Robert Chatfield LLD & Edward Leopold Lockyer MA), lacking half the fep, ink name (Thos. Richards) to ffep, with a list of subscribers. In 2 parts, part 1 dealing with the numbers & part 2 the lists with names and places. Un-restored. (Folio, 223*347 mm). (ESTC T145152). Title continues: heads of colleges, fellows, scholars, [etc.] who were sequester'd, harrass'd, [etc.] in the late times of the grand Rebellion, occasion'd by the ninth chapter 'now the second volume) of Dr. Calamy's… Read More

Oxford & London: Oxford University Press, 1888. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. A RePrint of Bishop Morgan's version of Job. Fair, 1888, in Green buckram, gilt title to both spine & front cover, edges worn and a little bumped. Internally, half title, [6] including a leaf of black ink text, [1], 2-99 pp, [3] note/adverts, [1], 2-10 pp adverts, black endpapers, book label of Bangor College to fpd & oval stamp to tp, pencil note to ep.

Oxford, : John Bakett, 1718. Hardcover. Good. SIMON I. 3 works in 1 volume, 1718, 1710, 1720. In contemporary full boxed calf, a few small tears, corners & edges worn. Spine, raised bands, no title, edges worn with some loss, both joints cracked, ties holding. Internally, Book of Common Prayer, 1718, John Baskett, [1], a1-b4, A1-Bbb2. Book of Psalms, 1710, Susanna Collins, Company of Stationers, A-O2. Llyfr Gweddi Gyffredin, 1710, Edm. Powel, Frontis, [3], (a-d2), A-5O2. Articlau (18 pp), [1] ff Table. Psalmau [2], B-L2. Edited by W Wynne. Bookplate to FPD W. Wynne.. Lacks the end blanks. (381*243 mm). (ESTCT81429. N46200. T140075 (ESTC N46200, T140075

Oxford & London: Oxford University Press, 1888. Buckram. Fair. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Bishop Morgan's version of Job. Fair, 1888, in Green buckram, gilt title to both spine & front cover, edges worn and a little bumped. Internally, half title, [6] includes 1 leaf of black ink text, [1], 2-99 pp, [3] note/adverts, [1], 2-10 pp adverts, black endpapers, book label of Bangor College to fpd & oval stamp to tp, pencil note to ep. (177*110 mm).

London: The Company of Stationers, 1680. Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. In contemporary box tooled boards, tips repaired. Respined, gilt tooling, raised bands, gilt titles to maroon calf label. Internally, lacks all before Tables and Rules for the Moveable and Imoveable Feasts: (signatures: Prayer c1676, [4] ff, C-U8. Psalms 1680, title, A-G4, 37 full page, numbered illustrations (of 50?). All within red ink borders, margins trimmed tight, sm hole @ Q6 2 words lost, last 2 leaves chipped to edges, marbled endpapers.(165*104 mm).(ESTC similar to R170708 & similar to R176203)

Oxford University Press: Henry Frowde. Full Leather. Very Good. 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall. In blue full leather with gilt cross and title to front cover, corners very lightly worn. Spine has title in gilt, edges again very lightly worn. Internally nice blue endpapers, aeg, text block edges in gilt, small ink name to front blank little foxing to blank pages, [2], (3-76), 78-599 pp, 9*3*1 cm. Not dated but 1905?. Title continues: And administration of Holy Communion according to the use of the Church of England: together with the Psalter or Psalms of David pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches; but without The Calendar, The Occasional Services, and the articles of Religion.

Oxford University Press: Henry Frowde. Full Leather. Very Good. 48mo - over 3" - 4" tall. In blue full leather with gilt title to front cover. Spine has no title. Internally nice blue endpapers, NO inscription etc, text block edges in gilt, [2], 3-671 pp,[1] table, 9.4*3*1.4 cm, not dated but 1908. Title continues: And administration of The Sacraments and other rites and Ceremonies of the Church according to the use of the Church of England: together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches: and the form and manner of Making, Ordaining and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests and Deacons.

Oxford: University: Thomas Baskett, 1753. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. In modern full calf, to style, box blind tooling, corners bumped. Spine, raised bands, gilt titles on maroon morocco label. Internally, no pagination but: The Book of Common Prayer, Thomas Baskett, 1752, A1-G8, complete. The Holy Bible,. Thomas Baskett, 1753, A1-I8, K1-U8, X1-Z8, Aa-Ii8, Kk1-Uu4, complete. Apocrypha A1-K8. The Gospels A2-O4, lacks only A1 the tp?. Index A1-E3, complete. Some paper edge repairs to TP of BCP and to tear of F4 of Gospels, new Old, fep, some light offsetting but a Very Good copy, rarely found as complete. Probably rebound in Birmingham in 1960s?. (ESTC T81391 & T123177. Darlow & Moule 830). Baskett printing family, see ODNB.

Antverpiae: Ex Architypographia Plantiniana, 1770. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. 4 Volumes, VG+, 1770, complete. In attractive uniform full red calf, decorative gilt edge tooling, royal? gilt coat of arms to each on upper and lower boards, corners worn. Spines, decorative gilt tooling, raised bands, a.e.g., gilt titles, edges worn. Internally, Vol 1, Pars Hiemalis, [1] ff, *2-*4, [4] ff, **-**4, [4]ff, ***-***4, [4] ff, ****-****2, [2] ff, [1] pp, 2-612 pp, {i-cclv), [1], r-r2, 1-24 pp, [1], 4 pls, 1 vignette, 8 large footers, some misnumbering. Vol 2, Pars Verna, [1] ff, *2-*4, [4], **-**4, [4], [1], 2-620 pp, (i-cclxvi), [5], [1], (3), [1], 5 pls, 7 large footers. Vol 3, Pars Aestiva, [1] ff, *2-*4, [4], **-**4, [4], (1), 2-644 pp, (i-ccxxix), [5], [7], [20], [1] small hole, 4 pls, 9 large footers. Vol 4, Pars Autumnalis, [2], *2-*4, [4], **-**4, [4], [1], 2-560 pp, (i-ccxlviii), [5], [1], (5), [1], 1, (4), 3 pls, 5 large footers. Each volume with rubricated… Read More

Romae [Rome]: Typis Reu. Camerae Apostolicae [Stamparia Camerale], 1651. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. MIOTTE P. L.M. FILIPPO Oli de St. BAROUNUS. etc. Uncommon, Ceremonies for Bishops, First edition 1651. VG+ in contemporary worn calf, tips repaired. Spine, raised bands, decorative gilt tooling, new old gilt title to calf label, edges worn, worn gilt tooling to board edges. Internally, additional engraved title, title in red within double ruled borders, [14], 408 pp, 68 pls (most 1/2 page, 1 full page), ruled borders, chapter titles in red, 3 papal devices to tp, numerous decorative woodcut head & tail pieces, pages 222-223, 374-375, 378-379, & 386-387 misnumbered but complete (signatures: a4, A2-A5, A-Cc4), book label fpd (Frank Mullings - opera singer), some paper loss to margin at T7, text block edges sprinkled red, some light browning. (274*200 mm) (NUC pre1956 NCO215423. BL STC Italian 1601-1799 p495. CLC L1508).

London, Paris, New York & Melbourne: Cassell and Company Limited, 1885. 2nd Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. In the publishers attractive maroon decorative cloth covers, bevelled edges, corners lightly bumped & worn. Spine, gilt titles, edges bumped & worn. Internally, black endpapers, no inscriptions, half title, frontis, [7], (viii-xx), [1], 2-272 pp, 8 plates, numerous illustrations within text, (8) adverts, lacks final ep, sporadic foxing (as normal), a.e.g. (271*214 mm).

London, Paris & Melbourne: Cassell and Company, 1894. Hardcover. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Descriptive Historical Pictorial. 2 volumes in uniform green cloth, bevelled edges, titles in gilt, corners and edges lightly bumped and worn. Vol 1, has a scratch to top cover. Spines, titles in gilt, edges bumped and lightly worn, small marks. Internally, yellow endpapers, half titles and tissue guarded frontispieces present, some light spotting, text blocks speckled red. (272*215 mm). Vol 1, some light foxing, (xxvii), [1], 404 pp, 23 pls. Volume 2, (vii), [1], 405-838 pp, 25 pls. Bonney, Thomas George, geologist, whose autobiography, Memories of a Long Life (1921), says little about his geological work, but records his impressive alpine achievements, gives fascinating insights into Cambridge life in the nineteenth century, and reveals the author as a tremendous trencherman with a seemingly inordinate interest in food. See ODNB for a full Bio.

London, Kings Armes in St. Pauls Church yard.: Joyce Norton, and Richard Whitaker, 1633. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. THOMASSIN Simon. 2 vols bound as 1, VG+,1633 & 1635, complete. In contemporary speckled calf boards, blind edge tooling. New spine, old laid down, raised bands, gilt title to calf label. Internally, [8], [1], 2-98, [2]. [4], 320 p, text block edges reddened, new endpapers. Black ink. (Folio, 189*274 mm). (ESTC 93033. STC 213660.5). Variant with poynted.

White-Lyon in Paules-Church-yard [London]: John Dawson, 1637. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. First Edition in English of the saint's most important work: DE OFFICIIS (On the Duties of the Clergy). 4 parts in 1, each with its own title. In contemporary blind tooled boards, tips repaired. Re-spined, to style, raised bands, gilt title. Internally, [33] ff, 1 folding tree, 142 pp. (2nd booke), [10], 75 pp, [1]. (3rd booke), [8], 64 pp. [10] Adomination, [3] translation, [1], [9] index, [1], [1] table. Truths Triumph, 1637, [20] pp, 41 pp. Odd pagination but complete. (signatures: A4, a-b2, B-Q6. [2]ff, R-Y1. Y2-2C6. 2C7-2c8, 2D-2G4 (in 4s). A-H4). Near contemporary ink owners name to fep (John WEston 1702). Some chips & small margin tear, light water stain to margins last few leaves, last leaf chipped along edge, not affecting text. (192*140 mm). (ESTC S100171). Only 2 copies ever listed at auction 1973 & 74. Title continues: Whereunto… Read More

Stow-on-the-Wold: James H Alden, 1921. First . Hardcover. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. With an exhaustive summary of the church plate in the Diocese of St. David's. In brown cloth covers, gilt emblem and title to front cover, edges bevelled, small mark to front cover. Spine, faded a little, title in gilt, edges slightly bumped, top edge marked very slightly. Internally NO inscriptions etc, some offsetting, faint foxing throughout, text block edges uncut, tissue guarded portrait frontis, (x), 146 pp, [4] adverts.

London 4 Snow Hill, EC and Derby: Bemrose and Sons Limited, 1906. Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. VG, 1906, 34 pls. In red cloth, beveled edges, gilt title & emblem, corners rubbed. Spine, edges rubbed, gilt titles. Internally, half title, frontis, title page in red and black text, [8], (ix-xlvi), [2], 3-160 pp, [4] adverts, 34 pls, interesting bookplate to fpd (Wynne Cemlyn-Jones probably May 1888-1966, a Welsh Liberal Party politician), ink dedication to fep, t.e.g., remainder uncut. (Folio, 230*290 mm).

London & Derby: Bemrose & Sons, 1906. First . Hardcover. Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Mr Wickens, Mr J Clay, Mr Edge, Mr PG THomas, Mr Gaffron, Miss Mathew, Mr E Davies, Mr G Thomas & Mr AT Hughes.. In red buckram, bevelled edges, bright gilt tooling and titles, corners and edges bumped and worn lightly, couple of small marks, lower cover has stain. Spine, titles in gilt, edges bumped and lightly worn. Internally, half title and tissue guarded frontis present, title page in red and black inks, (xlvi), 160 pp, 34 pls (B&W, tissue guarded, photographic plates), [4] adverts, t.e.g., remainder uncut,. (288*230 mm). An inventory and description of the remaining church silver from the scattered Welsh diocese of Bangor (Anglesey, Carnarvonshire [or Caernarvonshire], Merionethshire, and Montgomeryshire). Items from the last quarter of the fifteenth century, from the sixteenth century and later.

London: Henry Gray, 1907. Hardcover. Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. In gilt printed blue bevelled cloth, some marks. Spine, faded, gilt titles. Internally, [7], (viii-xxxii), [1], 2-148 pp, [1] advert, 14 pls (B&W photographic illustrations), title in red & black, t.e.g., remainder uncut, occasional spot. (250*190 mm).