Philadelphia: Robert Johnson, Publisher, 1805. Full Leather. Full calf leather. 254 pp. A collection of theological writings on various subjects, including God, against atheism, against modern free thinkers, the immortality of the soul and a future state, etc. Joseph Addison was an 18th century English essayist and playwright, perhaps best..... More
New York: Henry C. Bowen, Publisher, 1876. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid journal. Disbound from a larger work. The Independent was a long running newspaper that promoted Congregationalism and advocated for abolition and women's suffrage, among other social issues. This issue contains a strong rebuttal by the Arkansas Conference of the..... More
Salt Lake City: Mountain Press, 2016. First Edition. Cloth. Stated first edition. Brown cloth in unclipped jacket. 592 pp. With a few illustrations. A work critical of some aspects of the Mormon faith, discussing the history of Mormonism and the Mormon Church and criticizing perceived tenets of indoctrination and obedience..... More
Reutlingen: Druck und Verlag der B.G. Kurtz, 1840. Vellum. Vellum, with two flexible leather clasp like tabs on the side. 818, 80, 216 pp. With a few full page illustrations throughout, including a depiction of a camera obscura. All text in German. A collection of several writings by Arndt, including..... More
Worcester: William Manning, Printer, 1818. Pamphlet. Pamphlet, lacking any wraps issued. Presumably disbound from a larger work. Printed April of 1818, although it appears the date was corrected by hand from 1816. 40 pp. A theological discussion of the meaning of conversion, drawing on Biblical passages to establish a definition..... More
New York: Harper and Brothers, 1841. Cloth. Revised edition. Dark brown cloth. 414, 413 pp. Fold out map of Palestine at the front of volume one. A few small illustrations throughout. A theological/religious study of the Gospels in the Bible, written for use in Bible studies at Sunday School or..... More
Philadelphia: French and Perkins, 1833. Hard Cover. Light blue paper covered boards. Small format, 4 ¼ by 2 ½ inches. 140 pp. A theological and religious study of the prophecies and visions described by Ezekiel in the Bible, including his vision of the Valley of Bones and its spiritual ramifications..... More
New Haven: Eli Hudson, Printer, 1813. Pamphlet. Pamphlet, lacking any wrappers issued. 38 pp. A sermon musing on religious and theological themes, by noted American minister Lyman Beecher, father of Harriet Beecher Stowe. GOOD condition. Owner's name in ink on the title page, with a few other stray notes in..... More
Milwaukee: Casa Maria Community, 1970. Tabloid. Side folding tabloid newspaper. 12 pp. Color centerfold poster soliciting people to "live with us in trial" referring to the trial of the Michael Cullen of Milwaukee 14 (protesters who burned their selective service records), which was to be held in March of that..... More
London: Printed for Dorman Newman at the King's Arms in the Poulttrey, 1677. Pamphlet. Pamphlet, whole unto itself, but appearing disbound from a book at some point. [8], 32. Collated and complete. A funeral sermon accompanied by an unattributed poem titled An Elegy Upon the Death of Mr. Thomas Wadsworth..... More
Amsterdam: Henrici and Viduae Theodori Boom, 1705. Half Leather. Light brown paper covered boards with leather spine and corners. *-***4, ****2, 1-971, gggggg2-4, hhhhhh-pppppp 4, qqqqqq2. With five engravings. Text primarily in Latin, with a few passages in Hebrew and Greek. Primarily a religious, historical and theological discussion/commentary on the..... More
Philadelphia: Book Committee of the Religious Society of Friends of Philadelphia and Vicinity, Publisher, 1938. Wraps. no date, presumed 1938. Printed wraps. 107 pp. A philosophical and theological look at the practices and goals of the Society of Friends, or Quakers, as they seek to address the social problems of..... More
Strasburg: Verlag von Treuttel und Wurtz, 1851. Quarter Leather. Marbled boards with a leather spine. xviii, 390 pp. All text in German. An examination of wisdom teachings of the Hebrews, drawing on Biblical and other sources, as well as considering their implications in the history of philosophy. Johann Bruch was..... More
Frankfurt and Leipzig: No publisher/printer Given, 1741. Full Leather. Full leather with five raised bands and gilt decorated compartments on the spine. (10), 1320, (20) pp. With a frontispiece portrait and illustrated headpiece. All text in Latin. A lengthy piece of theology, touching on various theological beliefs and theories, primarily..... More
Boston: T.R. Marvin, Publisher, 1828. Hard Cover. Paper covered boards with a cloth binding. 156 pp. Attributed by Sabin to William Shedd. A collection of letters asserting the proof of Satan, fallen spirits and their actions in the world, drawing on scriptural sources. William Ellery Channing, to whom these letters..... More
Boston: Dutton and Wentworth, Printers, 1844. Pamphlet. Pamphlet, lacking any wrappers issued and presumably disbound from a larger work. 36 pp. A lengthy sermon reflecting the powers of the state in relation to the person, discussing criminality and punishment by the state, political parties, and religion, eventually asserting that individuals..... More
New York: The Heritage Press. 1947. Cloth. Illustrated cream cloth boards with white cloth spine, in gold paper covered cardboard slipcase. 44 pp. Tipped in color plates throughout. The Book of Ruth from the 1611 translation of the Bible, accompanied by ornate color illustrations by artist Arthur Szyk. Book in..... More
Portland: William H. Cushing, Printer, 1846. Pamphlet. Pamphlet, lacking any wrappers issued. 53 pp. A sermon reflecting on religion and what role Christians should play in the society of the United States. Followed by a report from the Maine Missionary Society, giving an alphabetical list of missionaries, where they worked..... More
New York: J. Emory and B. Waugh et al, Publishers, 1829. Hard Cover. 1829 and other dates. Paper covered board with leather spine. Pagination varies. A few illustrated title pages. A bound volume of various religious and theological tracts, including parables for children. Perhaps of note is an "Epitome of..... More
New York: Robert Carter and Brothers, 1855. Cloth. Brownish cloth with ornamentation in blind. 216 pp. A collection of writings on various theological and religious topics, including a piece describing New York City as seen from "the wrong side." Theodore Ledyard Cuyler was a Presbytarian minister, noted for his support..... More
Leipzig: Riesianis, et apud Joh. Sam. Heinsium, 1729. Quarter Leather. Quarter leather with marbled boards. A-c4, 1-992, 1-656, (38) pp. With an illustrated frontispiece, as well as a fold out chart. All text in Latin, with some printing in Hebrew throughout. A study and apparent partial printing of the Bible..... More
Leipzig: Dorffling and Franke, 1857. Quarter Leather. Quarter leather. Leather spine with textured cloth covered boards. Xlii, 769 pp. All text in German, with a few scattered lines of old Arabic script in the last section. A discussion and examination of the Biblical letters to the Hebrews, with apparent reference..... More
New York: American Tract Society, Publisher. Pamphlet. no dates, presumed early to mid 1800s. Daniel Fanshaw given as a printer for several of the tracts. Pamphlet, side stitched. Wrappers present for some of the tracts, but some missing. Pagination varies. A collection of 11 religious and spiritual tracts reflecting on..... More
Altorfi: Venum Prostat in Officina Schupfeliana, 1775. Hard Cover. Paper covered boards. (14), 272 pp., plus a one page errata at the rear. Text block measures 7 ½ by 5 ½ inches. All text in Latin, with a few words in Hebrew throughout. A study of the Book of Isaiah..... More
Philadelphia: The Tract Association of Friends. Pamphlet. no date, presumed mid 1800s. Pamphlet, disbound from a larger work. Lacking any wraps that may have been issued. No. 49 at the lower left corner of the title page. 8 pp. A short work considering self-defense in light of Christian doctrine, arguing..... More