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

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.
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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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o 323
o 37 engraved plates (many hand colored)
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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.

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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

1819 Napoleon Waterloo Defeat Herculaneum SLAVE TRADE Punishment Gentlemans Mag
The Gentleman's Magazine was an English periodical which first appeared in 1731. It was published without interrupt for nearly 200 years and was the first of its kind to use the term 'magazine'. It was published by Edward Cave, pseud. Sylvanus Urban.
This 1819 edition includes a variety of important and interesting contents including:
· Early American interest:
o Financial and commercial struggles in US
o Seminole War and criticism of President Jackson
· Samuel Johnson correspondence
· Ancient Roman ruins found in the Tiber
· On the punishment of slave traders and slave dealers
· On Napoleon's defeat at Waterloo
· Ruins and description of Herculaneum
· Egyptian mummy on display in Edinburgh
Item number: #24506
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URBAN, Sylvanus [Edward Cave]
The Gentleman's Magazine: for 1819, volume 89
London: printed by John Nichols, 1819. First edition.
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1870 BIBLE Night Scenes EXQUISITE Gustave DORE Art Illustrated Beautiful Binding
An incredible, first edition printing of Daniel March's 'Night Scenes in the Bible'. This beautiful book is an illustrated book of biblical history filled with 12 impressive Gustave Dore engravings. March describes notable Bible scenes from the Old and New Testaments including Jonah fleeing from Nineveh, Jacob wrestling with God, Jesus calming the sea, and other stories thought to have occurred at night.
Item number: #24855
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MARCH, Daniel
Night scenes in the Bible
Philadelphia: Zeigler, McCurdy, 1870.
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· Collation: Complete with all pages
o 544
o 12 incredible full-page engravings
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~9in X 6.25in (22.5cm x 16cm)
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1825 Biographia Americana Founding Fathers Washington Franklin Jefferson Adams

"Biographia Americana" is a rare, 19th-century reference containing biographical sketches of all of the most important early American figures and founding fathers. Written and collected by Benjamin Franklin French, this book contains descriptions on figures such as:
· Samuel Adams
· John Adams
· Aaron Burr
· David Brainerd
· Henry Clay
· Jonathan Edwards
· Benjamin Franklin
· Marquis LaFayette
· Alexander Hamilton
· Thomas Jefferson
· Andrew Johnson
· John Jay
· George Washington
· Cotton Mather
· And so, so many others

Item number: #24727
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FRENCH, Benjamin Franklin

Biographia americana; or, A historical and critical account of the lives, actions, and writings of the most distinguished persons in North America

New York: Published by D. Mallory, 1825. 1st edition

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1867 CIVIL WAR History Abbott Illustrated Slavery Abe Lincoln Battle Maps RARE

John S. C. Abbott' writing style "did much to popularize the reading of history."
– Dictionary of American Biography

"History of the Civil War in America" is an extremely useful account of the Civil War and was published in a time wherein it would have been read as news rather than history. Though well researched, the author makes use of colorful narrative style giving these more the feel of a popular account than a sober and authoritative text. Features events leading to the cause of the conflict through Lincoln's assassination in April of 1865 and with a final chapter on the results of the conflict as of the date of publication.

Filled with incredible illustrations of maps, portraits, and scenes.

Item number: #24760
Price: $599

ABBOTT, John S.C.

The history of the Civil War in America comprising a full and impartial account of the origin and progress of the rebellion, of the various naval and military… Read More

1874 BEAUTIFUL Pilgrim's Progress John Bunyan Puritan HUGE Christian Bible ART

"What God says is best, is best, though all the men in the world are against it."
― John Bunyan, The Pilgrims Progress

John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress" is one of the most important theological works ever written. Thought to be first printed in 1678, Bunyan began writing this story while in prison. It is known that while Bunyan was in prison, his only companions were the Bible and Foxe's "Book of Martyrs" – thus, the two literary giants in his jail cell certainly influenced the writing of "Pilgrim's Progress." A Quaker by the name of Granger visited Bunyan in prison and says of him:
"Bunyan, who had been mentioned among the least and lowest of our writers, and even ridiculed as a driveller by those who had never read him, deserves a much higher rank than is commonly imagined. His 'Pilgrim's Progress' gives us a clear and distinct idea of Calvinistic divinity."

Allibone calls this book,
"the best-known… Read More