Russian Icons Published in Cooperation with the Patriarchate of Moscow by Ivanov, Father Vladimir - 1988

Bingii ad Rhenum: G. C. Voigt, 1791. First quarto edition. Editio omnium novissima, notis et animadversionibus, quoad historiam et dissertationem [sic] Novi Testamenti, aucta ad castigationem et illustrationem opinionum quorumdam [sic] auctoris, opera et studio Constantini Roncaglia ... Quibus accedunt, praeter animadversiones a P. Joanne Dominico Mansi ... in 2. Lucensi editione inserta [sic], aliae insuper ejusdem auctoris noviter elucubratae. Full mottle calf, raised bands, gilt decorated compartments, morocco labels, marbled endpapers, all edges red. Spines and boards rubbed and scuffed, worn at extremities, heads and heels of a few volumes chipped, calf occasionally darkened or brittle mainly on spines, library call numbers to lower compartments mostly removed, seminary book plate to front pastedowns, occasional bookseller's ticket, bindings tight, some scattered foxing otherwise leaves clean and unmarked. A valuable set.. Sm. 4to.(25 cm). Noel Alexandre, or Alexander Natalis (1639-1724), was a… Read More

MODENA: PRESSO LA SOCIETA TIPOGRAFICA, 1784. In folio. cm. 38,5x27. Pp. XIX+526+(4). Splendida opera del 1784, la storia della Badia di Nonantola scritta da Girolamo Tiraboschi (1731-1794). L'opera era composta da due tomi, siamo purtroppo in possesso solo del primo tomo contenente tutte le incisioni e pagine ma mancante della carta.<BR>L'opera descrive i beni e le proprietà della Badia includendo quindi i territori di Modena, Bologna, Avellana, Solara, Frignano, Cremona, Pavia, Milano, Mantova, Piacenza, Parma, Ferrara, Valfabbrica nella diocesi di Assisi, Nocera Umbra, Sassoferrato. Una parte dedicata allo stato di Modena a partire dal XII secolo, Vescovi di Modena, storia della Badia di Nonantola dalla sua fondazione fino al presente (tra cui descrizione della biblioteca), Delle chiese e dei beni che il Monastero di Nonantola avea in diverse parti d'Italia. Alla fine del volume lista dei vescovi di Modena, Abati del Monastero di Nonantola, abati, vicari. Il testo è… Read More

NAPOLI: A SPESE ED APPRESSO GAETANO CASTELLANO, 1782. In 8. cm 24,5x20,5. Pp. XXVIII+311+(1)+XIV+297+(1), XII+260+296, 312+XVI+272, XII+295+(1)+III+(1)+250, XII+191+(1)+XII+239+(1), XV+(1)+264+(4)+259+(1), (4)+271+(1)+IV+303+(1), XXII+(2)+252+III+(1)+242+(2), IV+352+IV+308, IV+339+(1)+XXXI+(1)+295+(1). Peso Kg. 10,800 Bella edizione napoletana del 1782 di questa interessante opera di Bonaventure Racine (1708-1755) ecclesiastico e storico francese. racine fu perseguitato in quanto considerato seguace delle dottrine gianseniste e i suoi volumi messi all'indice. L'opera è composta da venti tomi legati insieme in dieci volumi ed è completa. L'autore descrive la storia della Chiesa dal I secolo fino al XVII compreso.<BR>Tavola cronologica in ogni tomo. Frontespizio del primo tomo in rosso e nero. Bella marca editoriale in ogni tomo: Fenice che emerge dalle fiamme e motto "post fata resurgo".<BR>Tagli azzurri marmorizzati. In ottime condizioni e completo.… Read More

This book is in good condition. The cover has some light wear and the corners are definitely worn. The previous owner's name is written on the inside of the front cover and his seal is affixed to the front cover. The pages are clear of any markings crisp and white. "It is a most invaluable part of the blessed "liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free," that in his worship different forms and usages may without offence be allowed, provided the substance of the Faith be kept entire; and that in every Church, what cannot be clearly determined to belong to Doctrine must be referred to Discipline; and therefore, by common consent and authority, may be altered, abridged, enlarged, amended, or otherwise disposed of, as may seem most convenient for the edification of the people, "according to the various exigency of times and occasions...."" - Preface from The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church Together with The Psalter or Psalms of David… Read More

New York: The Limited Editions Club. Near Fine. 1995. Limited Edition. Hardcover. 1st Edition. Revelation was written at the height of Christians prosecution by the Romans and the book as inspired many past literary masterpieces by the likes of Dante and Milton. For this edition the great American artist Allan Rohan Crite was inspired to produce fifteen relief engravings for possibly the ultimate illustrated edition of the book of Revelations. Revelations passionately speak against the power of evil and encourage Christians to resist even at the cost of martyrdom. Many critics considers this to be Crite's finest religious work. One volume (16 x 22 inches) Relief engravings were printed on Japanese paper and mounted on heavy paper handmade in Pescia Italy. Volume is handbound in burgundy linen and the solander box covered in black Italian cotton. The inset is Nigerian goatskin and the title stamped in 22-karat gold. The book is in NF condition with a few slight marks visible on the… Read More

Original Rare Complete Set of 9 Volumes Printed from 1689 to 1694 -*Domestic Sermons Of Father Gio Paolo Oliva Volume 1 through 9, printed in Venice MDCXCIII 1689 to 1694 in the Italian Language Said privately in the Roman houses of the Society of GIESV 'From Gio Paolo Oliva General Bracket - With Index and paragraph on each sermon. Very Rev. Giovanni Paolo Oliva, S.J. (4 October 1600 – 26 November 1681)Condition: Very Good to Fine, Over 300 years old, White Paper Bound, 2 ridge strings, on heavy linen rag paper, library stamps on end papers of Dominican College and FG Horn, spine has library sticker, #4 has oily stain on top of spine not effecting text block, 4.5" x 6.75" tall with 310 pages each about 2600 pages total. Example quote:Sermoni Domestici Del Padre Gio Paolo Oliva In Venetia MDCXCIII Detti privatamente nelle Case Romane della Compagnia di GIESV' Da Gio Paolo Oliva Generale della staffa compagnia Parte Terza - - Companion Part Three has Sermons XXV to XXXVI
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An extremely rare copy in very good condition after 143 years. The gilt lettering and black illustration on the green cloth cover board and spine are in very good condition although there is some bumping and wear on the corners and edges. The text block is age toned and the binding is intact. There is no dust jacket. This inscribed copy was gift to a young girl, Ada Bullers, for her work at the Hunslet Sunday School, Leeds, UK in 1879. This is the memoir of Mrs. Jane Tucker, the wife of the Rev. Charles Tucker, "Sometimes missionary to Haabai and Tonga" in the South Pacific. The book was written by her niece who spent time with her aunt during her later years back in England. Both women were "Halls", a well known family name in early Weslayan history. 132 pp

Seville: Juan Francisco Blas de Quesada, 1836. RARE. No date title pages, dated 1836 in Licencia.. Two volumes bound in contemporary sponged calf, floral gilt backs, edges dyed red, marbled end papers, ribbon markers. Very Good, dampstain to margin, not affecting text, final 20 pp. Tome I, end papers soiled, light wear at edges, some old pencil notations at end pages. Interior pages clean and bright. . Calf. Very Good/No Jacket, As Issued. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

London: Printed for T. H. Longman, 1798. Three volumes in contemporary full calf, expertly rebacked late 19th c. in gilt with fresh end papers, late 19th c. engraved bookplate. Very Good, map of Russia foxed, calf rubbed at edges, calf lacquered, a quite sturdy and well-bound set. . Second Edition. Full Calf. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

1784 RARE Catholic Missal Kempten Bavaria Germany Music Chant Illustrated HUGE
A fine and highly rare 18th-century Roman Catholic Missal. While Missals were regularly published throughout the 1700s, this particular 1784 example is unique in that it was published in the small Bavarian town of Kempten, a town not known for publishing. It also features impressive, full-page allegorical engravings of the life and ministry of Jesus, along with liturgical chant.
Item number: #14350
Price: $950
Catholic Church
Missale romanum, ex decreto sacrasancti concilii Tridentini restitutum, S. Pii V...., Clementis VIII. et Urbani VIII
Campidona : Ex Ducali Campidonensi typographer Aloysium Galler, 1784.

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Collation: Complete with all pages
o [44], 16, 542, cxxii
o 12 engraved plates
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Language: Latin
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Binding: Leather; tight & secure
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Size: ~14.25in X 9.75in (36cm x 25cm)
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Very rare and desirable
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