John William Willis-Bund

The Celtic Church of Wales

London, D. Nutt, 1897. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this study of the history of the Celtic church of Wales. The first edition of this work from John William Willis-Bund, a British lawyer, legal writer and professor of constitutional law and history, who wrote on the Welsh church amongst other subjects. Regarded as a book of 'original, but highly disputable, views', on the history of the Welsh Church. Willis-Bund identified this work as 'an attempt to regard some of the points of Welsh Church organization from the Celtic side&apos.With chapters dedicated to monasteries, bishops, the tribal system and characteristics of the Celtic church. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to spine head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Majority of pages uncut to top edge. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 786F61

Catalogus: Anglican

Trefwoorden: Celtic Church Celtic Christianity Welsh Religion Celtic Christianity None

J. W. Willis Bund

Episcopal Registers Diocese of Worcester Register of Bishop Godfrey Giffard

Oxford, James Parker and Co. 1902. Leather. A collection of historical registers for the diocese of Worcester. Edited for the Worcester Historical Society. Volume I contains the introduction and index, with the first fifty pages of records, whilst volume II contains the rest of the records. Godfrey Giffard (ca. 1235 1302) was Chancellor of the Exchequer of England, Lord Chancellor of England and Bishop of Worcester. By the year 1300 Giffard had become sick and infirm; in March of that year he was visited by Archbishop Winchelsey at Wyke. In 1301, William of Gloucester produced thirty-six articles against him before the Archbishop; although mostly small, technical and legal, they included a charge of manumitting serfs without its consentan another complaint of him unduly favouring his nephews. Both complaints were well investigated, and the Bishop's answers are recorded along with the charges in his register. Complete in two volumes. In half-morocco bindings. Externally sound, though with some rubbing. Hinges strained, with cords visible. One joint starting Internally, firmly bound. Ink inscription and correctional fluid to title page. Library labels to front pastedowns. Institutional ink stamps to title pages and other pages throughout the text. Pages are bright and mainly clean, with just the odd handling mark. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: LTH22-C-7

Catalogus: Anglican

Trefwoorden: Anglican Worcester History Episcopal Worcester None

John Bunyan

The Pilgrim&Apos;S Progress

London , Macmillan and Co. 1905. Leather. A lovely leather bound copy of John Bunyan's significant work, The Pilgrim's Progress. A lovely prize leather binding of The Pilgrim's Progress, for Lancaster School. The Pilgrim's Progress from the this world to that which is to come, delivered under the similitude of a dream wherein is discovered the manner of his setting out, his dangerous journey and safe arrival at the desired country. The Pilgrim's Progress is a Christian allegory that is regarded as one of the most significant works of theological fiction in English Literature, written by John Bunyan who was an English writer and Puritan preacher. This is a Macmillan reprint. With a previous owner dedication to the front of the volume that states To my dear friend Gesie, from Sidney, March 17, 1987. "This is love, that we walk after his commandments." (2 John v. 6) In a full calf prize binding for Lancaster School. Externally, very smart with some very light marks to the boards. With a previous owner dedication to the front of the volume. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: none. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 828B3

Catalogus: Anglican

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John Bunyan; George Cheever

The Pilgrim&Apos;S Progress from This World to That Is to Come Delivered Under the Similitude of a Dream

London, David Bogue, 1850 . Leather. A leather-bound copy of John Bunyan's religious allegory, with illustrations by William Harvey engraved by the brothers Dalziel. In a full morocco binding with gilt tooling to the spine. This work is comprised of John Bunyan's 'The Pilgrim's Progress From This World to That is to Come Delivered Under The Similitude of a Dream', with a memoir of the author by George Cheever. First published in 1678, this work follows a man aptly named Christian as he advances along the path of religious self discovery. Since its publication, 'The Pilgrim's Progress', has been translated into more than two-hundred languages and has never been out of print. Illustrations throughout of engravings on wood by the brothers Dalziel, from designs by William Harvey.With 'The Author's Apology for his Book' to the front of the work, unpaginated between page iv and v. Rebound in a full morocco binding with gilt tooling to the spine. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the extremities and to the joints. The occasional mark to boards, mainly to the front. Endpapers renewed, but lacking front endpaper and frontispiece. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. With 'The Author's Apology for his Book' unpaginated between page iv and v. Very Good . Ill.: William Harvey; J. Dalziel. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 878Q31

Catalogus: Anglican

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John Bunyan; Rev George B Cheever (Editor)

The Pilgrim&Apos;S Progress and Other Works of John Bunyan

Glasgow, William Mackenzie, c1860. Leather. A large and illustrated copy of John Bunyan's famous Christian allegory. The Pilgrim's Progress was first published in 1678 and is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature. This text comprises of The Pilgrim's Progress and other works by Bunyan. It includes the prefaces and indices as well as an original memoir of the author by George B Cheever. Illustrated, with 31 plates. The plate 'Bunyan's Dream' unfortunately has suffered severe loss. Otherwise, the text is complete. John Bunyan was an English writer and Baptist. In total he wrote nearly sixty titles, most of which were expanded sermons. In a full morocco binding with gilt stamping to board edges and spine. Externally, smart with slight rubbing to the joints and to the extremities. Small patches of rubbing to the spine, particularly at the head and tail of spine. Rubbing is heavier to the rear board where there are also several marks. Hinges are slightly strained but firm. Gift inscription to recto of front endpaper, Presented to Mr John Watson on his Marriage Day with Best Wishes Peter Coldwell, December 27th 1871. The inscription has a few light felt pen scribbles from another prior owner. Tide mark to bottom of frontispiece due to damp staining. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned with instances of spotting throughout, heavier to the plates and to the first and last few pages. Spotting throughout text is mainly to the margins not drastically affecting text. The plate 'Bunyan's Dream' is torn, and lacking a significant portion. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: LTH5-B-27

Catalogus: Anglican

Trefwoorden: Pilgrim's Progress Allegory Watson Peter Coldwell Allegory None

John Bunyan; George Cheever; James Montgomery Esq.

The Select Works of John Bunyan: Containing the Pilgrim&Apos;S Progress with a Life of the Author and an Introductory Essay on the Pilgrim&Apos;S Progress

Glasgow; Edinburgh; London, William Collins, Sons and Company, 1867. Leather. A scarce edition of the writings of John Bunyan containing The Pilgrim's Progress. Illustrated with one hundred engravings on wood and a series of drawings in chromolithograph after designs by T. Stothard, R.A. With Life of the Author Bunyan by the George Cheever and an introductory essay to The Pilgrim's Progress by James Montgomery. The Pilgrim's Progress from This World to That Which Is to Come is a Christian allegory written by John Bunyan and published in February, 1678. It is regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature, has been translated into more than 200 languages, and has never been out of print. John Bunyan (1628 - 1688) was an English Christian writer and preacher, who is well known for his book The Pilgrim's Progress. Though he became a non-conformist and member of an independent congregation, and although he has been described both as a Baptist and as a Congregationalist, he himself preferred to be described simply as a Christian. In a morocco binding. Externally, sound but with some wear to extremities and marks to boards. Joints starting and slight loss to backstrip. Internally, firmly bound. Bright but with occasional spots and handling marks to pages and slight tidemarks to read endpapers. Good Only . Ill.: Unamed. Good Only .

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Boeknummer: LTH30-B-2

Catalogus: Anglican

Trefwoorden: Leather Illustrated John Bunyan George Cheever Illustrated Pilgrim's Progress Unamed

John Bunyan

Solomon&Apos;S Temple Spiritualized; or, Gospel-Light Fetched out of the Temple at Jerusalem

Edinburgh, A. Brown; A. Megget, 1786. Leather. A lesser known insightful religious work by John Bunyan, in which he explores the existence and significance of Solomon's Temple. An insightful religious text by the influential author John Bunyan.This work explores the symbolism of Solomon's Temple in the Bible, analysing how the Temple in Jerusalem could be used to expose the truths of the New Testament, as well as discussing the existence and foundations of the Temple.Solomon's Temple is a biblical Temple believed to exist in between the 10th and 6th centuries BCE. Collated, bound without the frontispiece. John Bunyan is better known for his allegorical novel 'The Pilgrim's Progress&apos. In a full calf binding. Externally, a little worn, with rubbing and some light discolouration to the boards and spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Small cracks to the tail of the joints. A small amount of loss to the tail of the spine. Front hinge is starting but firm. Lacking the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Lacking the frontispiece. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 897P6

Catalogus: Anglican

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[John William Burgon]

A Plain Commentary on the Four Holy Gospels

London, John Henry Parker, 1855. Leather. The first three volumes, uniformly bound in five, of this uncommon 19th century commentary on the Four Holy Gospels, intended for daily devotional use. A comprehensive commentary on the Four Holy Gospels, intended for daily devotional use. The Four Holy Gospels are the four books in the New Testament that tell the life story and teachings of Jesus Christ (St. Matthew, St. Mark, St. Luke, and St. John). This set includes the first three volumes of this work (Volume I, Part I and II, Volume II, and Volume III, Part I and II) bound in five volumes, covering St. Matthew, St. Mark, and St. Luke. Lacking Volume IV, which covers St. John. Written anonymously, but later attributed to John William Burgon, an Anglican divine and former Dean of Chichester Cathedral. Including an engraved frontispiece to Volume I, Part I.  Containing a contemporary inscription from a previous owner to the front blank of Volume I, Part I: 'Revd. James Dugan, in memory of a friend, Sept 1st, 1856&apos. An uncommon work. Uniformly bound in full calf. Externally, smart, with some rubbing to the spines, joints, and extremities. Leather lifting slightly to the head of Volume III, Part II. Containing a previous owner's ink inscription to the front blank of Volume I, Part I. Internally, hinges lightly strained to Volume I, Part I. Remaining binding is firm. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 833J5

Catalogus: Anglican

Trefwoorden: four holy gospels devotional burgon st. matthew devotional st. mark Not Stated

Gilbert Burnet

The History of the Reformation of the Church of England

London, W. Baynes and Son, 1825 . Leather. The first five volumes of this scarce six volume edition of Gilbert Burnet's important history of the English reformation and founding of the Church of England. Gilbert Burnet's 'The History of the Reformation of the Church of England' provides a comprehensive account of the events and ideas that led to the establishment of the Church of England as a separate entity from the Roman Catholic Church. The work was first published in three volumes between 1679 and 1715 and is widely regarded as one of the most important and influential works on the English Reformation.Burnet, a Scottish bishop and theologian, was an eyewitness to many of the events he describes in the book, including the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I. He draws on a wide range of sources, including official records, personal diaries, and letters, as well as his own observations and insights.With an engraved portrait plate and engraved title page to volumes I, III and V, and an engraved title page to volumes II and IV.Present here are five volumes of a six volume set: Volumes I and II cover volume I, parts I and II; volumes III and IV cover volume II, parts I and II, and volume V is part I of volume III, a supplement to the earlier parts. Lacking volume VI, the second part of the supplement (volume III, part II).With the bookplate of Captain Alfred Charles Woodhouse to the front pastedown of each volume. In straight grain morocco bindings, with gilt detailing. Light rubbing to back strips, most concentrated to spine heads and tails. Otherwise, externally excellent. Front hinge of volume II lightly strained but firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedowns. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Boeknummer: 852F12

Catalogus: Anglican

Trefwoorden: The History of the Reformation of the Church of England anglican church gilbert burnet anglican church Not Stated

Gilbert Burnet

A Sermon and Charge Given at the Triennial Visitation of the Diocese of Salisbury

London, Ri. Chiswell, 1704. First edition. Disbound. An uncommon work regarded Gilbert Burnet and the 1704 triennial visitation to the diocese of Salisbury. The first edition of this uncommon work.ESTC citation number T30470.Half-title is present.Pagination and register are continuous, 'Sermon' with a separate title page.Collated, complete.A charge and sermon delivered by Gilbert Burnet, the Bishop of Salisbury, upon the triennial visitation of the diocese in 1704.Burnet was an eminent historian and philosopher, known for his publications 'History of the Reformation' and 'History of His Own Time&apos. Disbound, as issued. 'Charge' and 'Sermon' have detached from one another, otherwise the work is internally firmly bound. Pages are age-toned and clean, with only a few spots and light handling marks. Pencil note to the margin of page 46. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 862P24

Catalogus: Anglican

Trefwoorden: sermon salisbury triennial visitation gilbert burnet salisbury None

Alfred Burton

Rush-Bearing: An Account of the Old Custom of Strewing Rushes; Carrying Rushes to Church; the Rush-Cart; Garlands in Churches; Morris-Dancers; the Wakes; the Rush

Manchester, Brook & Chrystal, 1891. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this detailed account of the old English ecclesiastical festival of Rush-bearing. First edition. Illustrated throughout with frontispiece, many in-text images, some of which are full-page and ten plates. Collated complete. A detailed account of the old English ecclesiastical festival of Rush-bearing in which rushes are collected and carried to be strewn on the floor of the parish church. The tradition was widespread in Britain from the Middle Ages and dates back to a time when most buildings had earthen floors and rushes were used as a form of renewable floor covering for cleanliness and insulation. The custom had fallen into decline by the beginning of the 19th century, as church floors were flagged with stone, but some villages in the north of England maintain this annual event. Written by Alfred Burton. In the original cloth binding. Externally, smart with rubbing and bumping to the extremities. The odd mark to the board and library pen marking to the tail of the spine. Joint starting to the head of the spine but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd library stamp and library bookplate to the front pastedown. Bookseller's label to front pastedown. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 850T34

Catalogus: Anglican

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Joseph Butler

The Analogy of Religion, Natural and Revealed, to the Constitution and Course of Nature

London, John and Paul Knapton, 1740. Leather. A smart third edition of this important religious work by Joseph Butler, exploring his arguments against those who did not believe in the Christian faith. The third edition.Smartly bound in a quarter calf binding, with renewed endpapers. The best known work of Joseph Butler, 'The Analogy of Religion' is an important Christian work arguing against disbelievers. In this work, Butler argued how nature provides clear evidence that God exists as an intelligent designer.Appendix I in this work is significant, as in which Butler criticised John Locke's theory of personal identity. This appendix is still famous today, remaining the only part of the work which is still widely read.One leaf of adverts to the rear.Collated, complete. In a quarter calf binding with marbled paper to the boards, with renewed endpapers. Externally, smart. Spine is very lightly faded. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean. Patch of worming from leaf Z1 to the final leaf, heavier to the final few pages, though with no loss of text. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: 890P19

Catalogus: Anglican

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Rev. William Archer Butler

Letters on the Development of Christian Doctrine, in Reply to Mr. Newman&Apos;S Essay

Dublin, Hodges and Smith, 1850. Cloth. A collection of letters in response to an essay by Mr Newman, by the Rev. William Archer Butler. Edited by the Rev. Thomas Woodward. "The nine letters make a detailed and critical response to Newman"s attempt to warrant developments in thought and practice to be found in the Roman Catholicism." (David Arthur Pailin). In an embossed cloth binding with gilt lettering on the spine. Externally rubbed in places. There are some chips and closed tears to the top and tail of the spine. The joints are cracked. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. Edges of the leaves are rough-cut. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: GEN3-B-9

Catalogus: Anglican

Trefwoorden: Rev. Thomas Woodward Christian Doctrine Rev. William Archer Butler Christian Doctrine None

Joahnnis Buxtorfii; Johann Buxtorf

Tiberias Sive Commentarius Masorethicus Triples Historicus, Didacticus, Criticus, Ad Illustrationem Operis Biblici Basiliensis Conscriptus

Basileae, Joh. Jacobi Deckeri, 1665. Hardback. A scarce and important critical work on the Bible by Johannes Buxtorf, this edition edited by his son. A scarce work.Printed in Latin and Hebrew.Register runs as ):(4, A-Dd2.Johannes Buxtorf's brilliant critical analysis of the Bible.In this work Buxtord disagreed with the views of Elias Levita, on the late origin of the Hebrew vowel points.This edition was edited by the author's son Johannes Buxtorf II. He became embroiled in a controversy with Louis Cappell due to the ideas included in this work. Rebound in paper covered boards. Externally, smart. Some light marks to the boards. Spine is a little rubbed. Minor bumping to the extremities. Spine is amateurly painted. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front paste down. Ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age-toned with some spotting. Ink marks to the title page. Pencil notes to the margins. Tide mark to the tail of the gutter of the text, and to the fore edge of pages 55 to the end of the text. Title page has been reinforced. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Boeknummer: 862P33

Catalogus: Anglican

Trefwoorden: Tiberias sive Commentarius Masorethicus Triples Historicus, Didacticus bible commentary johann buxtorf bible None

Cecil John Cadoux; Stanley Cooke

The Life of Jesus and an Introduction to the Bible

West Drayton, Penguin Books, 1945-48. First edition. Leather. A two volume set of religious works. Both works are first editions. Cecil John Cadoux was a Christian theologian and author of various works on Christian theology and especially Christian pacifism. During the second world war his sons were conscientious objectors and he himself worked as part of the Friends' Ambulance Unit, a volunteer ambulance unit chiefly staffed by conscientious objectors. Rebound in contemporary calf bindings. Slight mark to front board of Introduction. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper used but otherwise clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Boeknummer: LTH8-B-8

Catalogus: Anglican

Trefwoorden: Cadoux Christian Theologian Theology Christian None