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An Alarm to the Church of Scotland on the Apparent Prevalence of a Worldly Above a Spiritual and Religious Interest in Her Supreme Judicatory

Edinburgh, W. Gray, 1771. Disbound. In this very scarce eighteenth century booklet, the Church of Scotland pleads to the judicatory system to instil discipline regarding spiritual matters. In this very scarce work, representatives of the Church of Scotland argue that the country's judicatory are putting worldly interests above those that are religious and spiritual. In this eighteenth century booklet, representatives of the Church of Scotland build a case against the prevailing party. Across eleven sections, the writers argue that public manners have been corrupted public diversions, and appeal to civil judges to instil discipline. No author given. Disbound, with the remnants of the spine remaining. Externally, sound. There are two tears to the front page. Internally firmly bound. Aside from the outer pages, which are a little grubby, pages are lightly age-toned but generally clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 861N9

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: An Alarm to the Church of Scotland on the Apparent Prevalence of a Worldly above a Spiritual and Religious Interest Church of Scotland General Assembley Very Scarce Church of Scotland None

Apocrypha

Not Stated , Not Stated , c1750. Cloth. A cloth bound copy of Apocrypha containing the first book of Esdras. An eighteenth century section of the bible, being works which are to be read privately rather than in the public context of church services. The work contains the first book of Esdras, an apocryphal work that was included in the canon of the Septuagint but is not part of any modern biblical canon.  In full cloth binding. Externally, smart with some marks to the boards and fading to the spine and head and bumping to the tail of the spine. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 849B4

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Apocrypha I. Esdras bible I. Esdras None

Bibl Cyssegr-Lan Sef Yr Hen Destament a&Apos;R Newydd

Newcastle Upon Tyne; London, Adam A' I' Gyf, Hefyd Yn Rhif , c1890. Leather. A scarce edition of this Welsh translation of the Holy Bible featuring both the old and new testament. Beautifully illustrated throughout with twenty-nine coloured plates complete with tissue guards, and four family registers. Collated presumed complete. Plates depict various scenes such as "The Temptation", "The Finding of Moses", "Saul and the Witch of Endor" and "Daniel in the Den of the Lions". All printed by publishers Adam and Co Limited. Includes the book of Genesis, Job and Malachi from the Old Testament, and the book of Matthew, Colossians, and Revelation from the New Testament. Copperplate ink inscriptions to "Deaths" family register page, dated 1892 and 1903. Bound in original decorative calf binding with brass extremities with hinges. Externally, a trifle rubbed with front board held by the cords only, and shelfwear to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting throughout and some marks to pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: FGN1-E-12

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: welsh bible holy bible genesis bible malachi old testament None

The Bible in Miniature or a Concise History of the Old and New Testaments

London, E. Newbery, 1780. Leather. A smart copy of this miniature Holy Bible from Newbery. The first Newberry edition. Miniature edition or thumb Bible, a genre that flourished particularly during the eighteenth century and continued well into the nineteenth century. With woodcuts throughout. The Holy Bible, or a concise history of the Old and New Testaments. An abridged children's Bible featuring key scenes and important messages. Printed by Elizabeth Newbery, a British bookseller and publisher, notably of children's books. In the original brown calf binding. Externally, smart with minor wear to the extremities and light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 925T78

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Bible Miniature History Old Testament Miniature Newbery Not Stated

The Bible in Miniature or a Concise History of the Old & New Testaments

London, E. Newbery, c1780. Leather. A smart copy of this miniature Holy Bible from Newbery. Miniature edition or thumb Bible, a genre that flourished particularly during the eighteenth century and continued well into the nineteenth century. With woodcuts throughout. The Holy Bible, or a concise history of the Old and New Testaments. An abridged children's Bible featuring key scenes and important messages. Printed by Elizabeth Newbery, a British bookseller and publisher, notably of children's books. Lacking title page, dated from the London Museum. In the original brown calf binding. Externally, smart with minor wear to the extremities and light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with title page lacking. Pages are bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 925T79

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Bible Miniature History Old Testament Miniature Newbery Not Stated

Body and Soul

London, Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, 1823. Leather. A scarce third edition of this insightful work on body and soul in relation to Christianity, with additions and corrections. Complete in two volumes. Third edition, with additions and corrections. The object of this work is to explain the doctrines of Christianity, as embodied in the articles of the church, to excite the attention of readers who would otherwise not be induced to enter into the consideration of these subjects. Focusing on the connection between body and soul, and the way in which the body can serve the soul, this work explores the role of the individual in moral society. With chapters on the town rector, the sick penitent, the liturgy, the unitarian, the fatalist, and more. Previously held in the library of James Stevenson Blackwood, Baron Dufferin and Claneboye, an Anglo-Irish peer and politician. Bound in half calf with marbled boards. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Loss of the spine labels with minor loss to the board tips. Small cracks to the joints. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting and age toning to the extremities. Previous owner's bookplate and bookseller's label to the front pastedown. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 948T20

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Body Soul Christianity Soul None

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland

London, John Murray, 1845. Vellum. A beautiful first Owen Jones edition of the Book of Common Prayer, a striking volume illuminated throughout. The first Owen Jones edition.Owen Jones was an important and versatile artist and designer, known for being one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century. His innovate illuminated designs were very popular in Victorian society.This is his beautiful edition of the 'Book of Common Prayer', lavishly decorative with illuminatied illustrations throughout.Collected with other rites and ceremonies prevalent in the United Church of England and Ireland.Gift inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'L. Mervyn Charles-Edwards, from Grace A. Upton, in grateful remembrance of helpful words spoke during the past year, August 1938-39, Market Drayton&apos. Charles-Edward was an Anglican bishop. In a full paper vellum binding. Externally, with some discolouration, as is usual with vellum. Small tide mark to the rear board. Small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots. Good . Ill.: Owen Jones. Good .

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Book number: 821P35

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: The Book of Common Prayer bible owen jones prayer bible Owen Jones

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland. Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, Pointed As They Are to Be Sung or Said in Churches

London, John Reeves, Esq. 1806. Leather. A smart pocket-sized edition of the Book of Common Prayer, an important religious text. Pocket-sized edition. Comprised of guidance for administering the sacraments and rites of the United Church of England and Ireland, also containing the Psalms of David to be sung or said in churches. Including the administrations of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies used in the Church of England, as well as the Psalter, and details on the making and ordaining of bishops, priests, and deacons. In the original full straight grained morocco binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. The odd small mark to the boards with minor fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd small spot. Light age toning to the extremities. Bookseller's label to the front pastedown. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 917T32

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Book Common Prayer Common None

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland: 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 and a New Version of the Psalms of David Fitted to the Tunes Used in Churches

Oxford, Oxford at the University Press, 1844. Leather. A large paper copy of the Book of Common Prayer, together with a new version of the Psalms of David. A large paper copy of this Book of Common Prayer bound together with a new version of the Psalms of David by fitted to the tunes used in Church by N. Brady. Containing the Sacraments and rituals of the Church of England, as well as the Book of Psalms of David. Including the consecration of bishops, priests, and deacons.With rituals and sacraments according to the Church of England. Titles in red to The Book of Common Prayer. Presented by the congregation of Little Heath Chapel to the Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys, bookplate in leather to the front pastedown dated 1864.  In a full morocco binding with Trinity Cross in gilt to the front board, gilt to the edges, five raised bands, new endpapers. Externally sound with some shelf wear, minor rubbing to the leather, general light soiling to the boards and spine. Presented by the congregation of Little Heath Chapel to the Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys, bookplate in leather to the front pastedown dated 1864. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 804A62

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: book of common prayer anglican psalms anglican None

The Book of Psalms, Translated out of the Original Hebrew; and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, by His Majesty&Apos;S Special Command

London, Printed by George, Eyre and Andrew Spottiswoode, c1845. Hardback. Leather bound copy of this smart Book of Psalms from the nineteenth century. Copy of the Book of Psalms translated from the original Hebrew containing religious hymns. Dated from Copac. Rebound in full calf with five raised bands, titles in gilt to spine. Externally smart with minor shelf wear, light rubbing along the spine. Previous owner's ink inscription, partly faded, to verso front free endpaper dated 1869. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 833A21

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: book of psalms leather rebound leather None

The Book of Church Services, Including the Lessons for Sundays and Holy-Days Throughout the Year

Oxford, Oxford University Press; E. Gardner; J. and C. Mozley, 1859. Leather. A comprehensive book of collected church services, a useful religious work bound by Hayday. Bound by Hayday, with a metal clasp, in full working order.An important 'Book of Church Services', containing much useful information, prayers, and services for use in the Church of England.Including the Psalter, tables and rules for the feasts and fasts throughout the whole year, a table of proper lessons and Psalms, forms of prayer to be used at sea, the form and manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. In a full morocco binding with a metal clasp, bound by Heyday. Externally, rubbed. Front joint and hinge are starting. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light marks to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 936P51

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: The Book of Church Services, Including the Lessons For Sundays and Holy-Days church services religion prayer church services None

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland; 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.

Cambridge , C. J. Clay at the University Press , 1861. Leather. A smart pocket book containing common prayers, together with the psalms of David. A smart copy of this Book of Common Prayer, together with the Psalms of David.Bound in full textured calf with blind decorative stamps. Including a table of proper lessons and psalms, the calendar of the Church, prayers and thanksgivings for specific occasions, the order for morning and evening prayer. In full calf binding with blind decorative stamps to the boards. Externally, smart. With rubbing to the extremities and cracking to the joints, resulting in instances of leather coming away. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, offsetting to the endpapers and the odd spot. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 917Y16

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Book of Common Prayer Christianity Religion Prayer Book Christianity None

Book of Common Prayer 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

London, Henry Frowde, c1890. Leather. A charming calf-bound finger-sized Book of Common Prayer, together with the Psalms of David. This miniature finger-sized work contains the Book of Common Prayer, together with the Psalter or Psalms of David. Bound in full brown calf.With morning and evening prayers, a table of Proper Lessons and Psalms, the Litany and the Order of the Holy Communion.  Bound in full brown calf. Externally, smart, with rubbing to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with scattered spotting to the endpapers. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 925Y40

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Book of Common Prayer Prayer Book Religious Miniature Prayer Book None

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Holy Communion

Oxford, Henry Frowde, c1900. Hardback. A smart miniature edition of the Book of Common Prayer, an important religious text. Miniature edition. Comprised of guidance for administering the sacraments and rites of the United Church of England and Ireland, also containing the Psalms of David to be sung or said in churches. Including the administrations of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies used in the Church of England, as well as the order of the public baptism of infants, the order of confirmation, and form of solemnization of matrimony. In the original resin binding with a metal cross to the front board. Externally, smart with minor wear to the extremities and the odd small mark to the boards. Small cracks to the joints. Rear hinge tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. With closed tears to the front and rear free endpapers and a contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 951T97

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Book Common Prayer Holy Common None

The Book of Common Prayer

Oxford; London, Oxford University Press; Henry Frowde, c1899. Leather. A smartly bound edition of this important religious text, a thin paper edition bound by R. A. & D. McGregor. A smart edition of 'The Book of Common Prayer', a small thin paper edition published by the Oxford University Press in collaboration with Henry Frowde.Bound by R. A. & D. McGregor, with the owner's name in gilt to the front board, 'Jean Hamilton&apos.Including the administrations of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies used in the Church of England. Also including the Psalter, and details on the making and ordaining of bishops, priests, and deacons.Undated, c1899, as the earliest date to the 'Table of Moveable Feasts' is 1899. In a full morocco binding by R. A. & D. McGregor. Externally, smart. A few light marks, mostly to the front board. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light discolouration to the rear board and spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 897P3

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: The Book of Common Prayer bible religion prayer bible jean hamilton None