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PORTEUS, Right Rev. Beilby. A Brief Confutation of the Errors of the Church of Rome. Extracted from Archbisop Secker's Five Sermons Against Popery; And Published for the Use of the Diocese of Chester.. London. Printed By John Rivington for J.F. And C. Rivington..., 1781. First Edition. 12mo. [8], 81pp. Original publisher's stitched blue paper wraps, some wear and creasing to edges. Contemporary ink inscription to head of upper wrapper. Lightly soiled. More > £ 100.00 Antiquates Ref. 9312

[CATECHISM]. A catechism to be learnt before The Church Catechism. London. J. Masters, [s.d., c.1850] 16mo. 16pp. Original publisher's printed grey wrappers. Lightly spotted. Internally clean and crisp. More > £ 125.00 Antiquates Ref. 20996

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BARRINGTON, Shute. A Charge Delivered to the Clergy Of the Diocese of Sarum at the Primary Visitation of That Diocese, In the Year MDCCLXXXIII By Shute Lord Bishop of Sarum. Oxford. [s.n.], 1783. 8vo. [4], 24pp. Uncut in original paper wraps with later stitching, inscribed in ink to upper wrapper 'The Revd. Mr Clark Curate of Chadleworth'. As the present copy bears the name of an English clergyman in the Marlborough area, it is possible that Shute Barrington (1734-1826) distributed this short encouragement of residency, activity and diligence given on his translation to Salisbury to his subordinates in the ... More > £ 125.00 Antiquates Ref. 9890

LORD BISHOP OF CHICHESTER, John. A charge delivered to the clergy of the diocese of chichester, at the primary visitation of the diocese, in the year 1798. London. Printed for J. Robson, 1799. First edition. Quarto. [4], 7-47pp, [1]. Without half-title. Disbound. A clean and crisp copy. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 21336

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PEARCE, Thomas. A collection of anthems used in his majesty's chapel royal, and most cathedral churches in england and ireland. London. Printed for W. Ginger and Son.., 1795. First Peace edition. 8vo. [4], 328pp, [16]. Finely bound, for the Chapel Royal, St James's, in contemporary gilt- tooled crimson morocco, with crowned corner ornaments and an elaborate supra-libros to the centre of each board containing the cypher of King George III flanked by cherubs with trumpets, above the words 'CHAPEL ROYAL/ST JAMES'S'. A.E.G., marbled endpapers, red-ruled throughout. A fine copy, but for the slightest of rubbing to spine, ... More > £ 1,750.00 Antiquates Ref. 15294

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GRESWELL, Rev. W[illiam]. A commentary on the order for the burial of the dead, considered as a manual of doctrine and consolation to christians. Oxford. Printed by S. Collingwood...For J. G. & F. Rivington, 1836. First edition. 8vo. In two volumes. xix, [1], 340; vii, [1], 353, [1], 16pp. With a terminal publisher's advertisement catalogue to Vol. II. Unopened in original publisher's blind-stamped brown cloth, lettered in gilt. Lightly rubbed, spines sunned. Internally clean and crisp. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 28075

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[LOCKE, John - Misattributions]. A Common-place Book to the holy bible: or, the Scriptures Sufficiency Practicall Demonstrated. Wherein Whatsoever is contain'd in Scripture, Respecting Doctrine, Worship, or Manners, is reduced to its Proper Head: Weighty Cases Resolved, Truths Confirmed, difficult Texts Illustrated, and Explained by others more plain. London. Printed by Edw. Jones, for Awnsham and John Churchill, 1697. Third edition. Quarto. [16], 310, [10]. With a terminal advertisement leaf. Contemporary blind-panelled speckled calf, neatly rebacked and recornered in brown morocco, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece, gilt. Binding a trifle rubbed and a little marked, new endpapers. Small rust hole to G3, without loss of sense, else a crisp and clean copy. More > £ 350.00 Antiquates Ref. 12749

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[VICKERS, William]. A Companion to the Altar: Shewing the Nature and Necessity of a Sacramental Preparation, In order to our Worthy Receiving the Holy Communion... London. Printed for John Beecroft, 1768. 8vo. [3], 6-55pp, [1]. With an engraved plate and a final page of publisher's advertisements. Contemporary gilt-ruled straight- grain black morocco, 'Honble. Thomas Windsor' in gilt to upper board, A.E.G. Lightly rubbed. Marbled endpapers, upper hinge reinforced, lower hinge exposed, minute worm-trail to lower corners, inked inscription to verso of FFEP: 'Plymouth 1837', very occasional manuscript corrections/deletions to text, manuscript extract from John 11:25 to foot ... More > £ 150.00 Antiquates Ref. 17526

[VICKERS, William]. A Companion to the Altar: Shewing the Nature and Necessity of a Sacramental Preparation, In order to our worthy receiving the holy communion... London. Printed by Assignment from E. Parker for John Beecroft, [1748]. 12mo. [2], 68pp. With an engraved frontispiece and an engraved title page. Handsomely bound in contemporary gilt-tooled black morocco. Extremities rubbed. Marbled endpapers, attractive morocco book-label of M. Powell (dated 1782) to FEP, upper margins shaved - occasional loss to running-title. More > £ 100.00 Antiquates Ref. 19535

[VICKERS, William]. A Companion to the Altar: Shewing the Nature and Necessity of a Sacramental Preparation, In order to our Worthy Receiving the Holy Communion... London. Printed by Rider & Weed, [s.d., c.1810?] 12mo. 60pp. With an engraved frontispiece. Original publisher's drab paper boards. Extremities worn and soiled, without spine panel. Hinges exposed, without free-endpapers, early inked gift inscription to verso of frontispiece: 'Jane Young / the gift of Mrs Chandler'. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 23177

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HORNE, Thomas Hartwell. A compendious introduction to the study of the Bible. London. Printed for T. Cadell, 1842. Seventh edition, corrected and enlarged. 8vo. xiv, [2], 569pp, [1]. With three engraved folding maps and six engraved vignettes. Handsome contemporary City of London School prize binding, richly gilt-tooled green calf, gilt supralibros to upper board, contrasting red calf lettering-piece, marbled edges. Rubbed, spine sunned, corners bumped. Marbled endpapers, inked prize inscription to recto of front blank fly-leaf, plates browned. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 24912

[PLUMPTRE, John]. A concise view of the history of religious knowledge, from the creation of the world to the establishment of christianity. Intended as an introduction For young persons and others... Kidderminster. Printed by G. Gower, 1795. Second edition. 12mo. [2], 210pp, [6]. Contemporary mottled calf, contrasting black morocco lettering-piece, gilt. A trifle rubbed, slightest of splitting to joints. Deleted ink gift inscription to FEP, loss to top corner of FFEP, ink ownership inscription to recto of blank fly-leaf, horizontal tear to L2, not touching text, occasional light spotting and browning. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 13499

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[A COUNTRY CLERGYMAN]. A country clergyman's observations upon some letters Which have been addressed to him, in reply to a pamphlet, entitled, reasons for not attending the British & Foreign Bible Society. Chelmsford. Printed and sold by R. C. Stanes and Co., [1812]. First edition. 8vo. 46pp. Uncut and unopened. Stitched, as issued. Title page and verso of terminal leaf a trifle dusty. More > £ 250.00 Antiquates Ref. 32621

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[HAYES, Charles]. A Critical Examination of the holy gospels according to St. Matthew and St. Luke, With Regard to the history of the Birth and Infancy of our Lord Jesus Christ. London. Printed for T. Woodward, 1738. First edition. 8vo. xvi, 144pp. With a half-title. Later half-calf, brown buckram boards, contrasting green morocco lettering-piece. Extremities rubbed. Library withdrawal stamp to FEP, a trifle spotted and dust-soiled. More > £ 200.00 Antiquates Ref. 21347

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[ASSEMBLY OF THE FRENCH CLERGY]. Actes de l'assemblee generale du clerge de france sur la religion, Extraits du Proces-Verbal de ladite Assemblee, tenue a Paris, par permission du Roi, au Couvent des Grands-Augustins, en 1765. A Paris. De l'Imprimerie de Guilleaume Desprez, 1765. 8vo. 92pp. Uncut, stitched, as issued. Edges a trifle dusty, else clean and crisp. More > £ 150.00 Antiquates Ref. 21341

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MARSHALL, Nathaniel. A defence of our constitution in Church and State: Or, an answer to the Late Charge of the Non-Jurors, Accusing us of heresy and schism; perjury and treason... London. Printed by H. Parker for William taylor...and Henry Clements, 1717. First edition. 8vo. [2], 191pp, [1], li, [3]. With terminal advertisement leaf. Contemporary panelled calf. Slight splitting to joints, some loss to head of spine. Contemporary ink ownership inscription to recto of front blank fly-leaf; Jo: Dod / Ex dono Rich: Atherton de Bucey Armig: / Oxon: 1719, worming to lower margins of first three and final two gatherings - clipping text occasionally. More > £ 150.00 Antiquates Ref. 17252

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[CHURCH OF SCOTLAND]. WILSON, William. A defence of the Reformation-Principles of the Church of Scotland... Edinburgh. Printed by T. Lumisden and J. Robertson, for J. Jaffray Book-seller in Stirling, 1739. First edition. xviii, 19-331pp, [3]. ESTC T79910.

[Bound with:] Acts and Proceedings of the Associate Presbytery, Met at Edinburgh, May 1739... Edinburgh. Printed for J. Jaffray, 1739. First edition. vi, 7-60pp. ESTC T79917.

[And:] ERSKINE, Ebenezer. The sovereignty of Zion's King; in some discourses upon psalm ii. 6. Edinburgh. Printed by Alexander Alison, for David Duncan, 1739. First edition. 84pp. ESTC T75161. Copies recorded at four locations ... More > £ 500.00 Antiquates Ref. 19694

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CHUBB, Thomas. A discourse concerning reason, With regard to Religion and Divine Revelation. Wherein is shewn, That Reason either is, or else that it ought to be, a sufficient Guide in Matters of Religion... London. Printed for T. Cox, 1731. First edition. 8vo. 83pp, [5]. With five final pages of publisher's advertisements. Disbound, all edges red. Stab-stitch holes to gutter, title page soiled, later paper shelf-label to head. More > £ 125.00 Antiquates Ref. 21306

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[GLOVER, Phillips]. A discourse concerning Virtue and Religion: Occasion'd by some Late Writings. London. Printed for John Noon, 1732. First edition. 8vo. 35pp, [1]. With a final page of publisher's advertisements. Disbound. A clean and crisp copy. More > £ 75.00 Antiquates Ref. 21308

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[FREEMASONS]. WINCHESTER, Elhanan. A discourse delivered before the ancient and honourable society of free and accepted masons, Convened at norwich, for the Celebration of the Festival of St. john the Baptist, and the Installation of the Officers of Somerset lodge, on the 24th of June, in the Year of light, 5795. Norwich [Connecticut]. Printed by Brother John Sterry and Co., 1795. First edition. 8vo. 13pp, [1]. Original publisher's marbled wrappers. Extremities rubbed and faded. Lightly spotted. More > £ 500.00 Antiquates Ref. 30888