Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible.

Ethiopia C. 18th Century.

Rare illustrated Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible. Duodecimo, bound with twine between two wood blocks, parchment manuscript in black and red ink, with full-page hand-painted miniatures depicting the Transfiguration of Jesus, Saint Tekle Haymanot of Ethiopia, Saint George slaying the dragon, the Madonna and child, Jesus and Mary, the Annunciation, the Birth of Jesus, and theContinue reading "Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible."

Hooker, Richard

Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Politie. [Of the Laws of Ecclesiastical Polity].

London : Printed by William Standbye, [1622].

Early printing of this important work by the influential English theologian. Quarto, quarter morocco with gilt titles and ruling to the spine in seven compartments within raised bands, red morocco spine label lettered in gilt, engraved title, divisional titles, and woodcut initials. In very good condition. Bookplate and period ownership inscription. Rare.

[Bible]

The Bible, that is the Holy Scriptures conteined in the Old and New Testament: Translated According to the Ebrewe and Greeke, and Conferred with the Best Translations in Divers Languages. [WITH] The Booke of Common Prayer, and the Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England.

London : Deputies of Christopher Barker, [1599]; London: Robert Barker, 1636.

Rare “Breeches” Bible, printed by Christopher Barker with the fictitious 1599 publication date. “There are many editions bearing this date, which while agreeing closely are yet distinct … the phenomena of the various editions described under the year 1599, and the very similar edition of 1633, constitute one of the most curious problems in theContinue reading "The Bible, that is the Holy Scriptures conteined in the Old and New Testament: Translated According to the Ebrewe and Greeke, and Conferred with the Best Translations in Divers Languages. [WITH] The Booke of Common Prayer, and the Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church of England."

Bojaxhiu, Mary Teresa. [Mother Teresa]

Mother Teresa Signed Time Magazine Cover.

New York : Time, December 29, 1975.

Rare cover from the December 29, 1975 issue of Time Magazine featuring a portrait of Mother Teresa by Bob Peak and inscribed by her, “God bless you M Teresa MC.” In near fine condition. Double matted and framed with the original transmittal envelope inserted into a pocket on the verso of the frame showing theContinue reading "Mother Teresa Signed Time Magazine Cover."

Bunyan, John

Bunyan’s Choice Works: The Pilgrim’s Progress, The Holy War, The Barren Fig-Tree, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, and Heart’s Ease in Heart Trouble.

Glasgow : James Semple, c.1880.

Finely bound edition of one of the most significant works of religious English literature. Quarto, bound in full morocco with gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, gilt titles and tooling to the front panel, metal rim and double clasp to the boards, all edges gilt, profusely illustratedContinue reading "Bunyan’s Choice Works: The Pilgrim’s Progress, The Holy War, The Barren Fig-Tree, Grace Abounding to the Chief of Sinners, and Heart’s Ease in Heart Trouble."

Ethiopian Ge’ez Healing Scroll.

Ethiopia c. 19th century.

Rare original parchment healing scroll written in Ge’ez, the liturgical language of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Portable manuscript on parchment in red and black ink, with a talismanic design at the top. Typically kept rolled and stored until used, this example is unrolled, mounted on thin wooden boards, and presented under glass in a black metalContinue reading "Ethiopian Ge’ez Healing Scroll."

Balinese Palm Leaf Prayer Manuscript.

Indonesia c. 16th century.

Rare Balinese palm leaf manuscript. Eight leaves, inscribed on both sides in Hindu text manuscript, binding thread intact. In near fine condition.

French Book of Prayer.

Paris c. 1697.

Rare late 17th century Book of Prayer. Octavo, bound in one quarter vellum over speckled red boards with a hand painted coat of arms to the front panel, all edges red, illustrated with two engravings, text in French manuscript. Dedicated on the title page to Madame de Maintenon. In very good condition.

Chinese Buddhist Watercolor Scroll of Diyu.

China c. 1880-1900.

Rare original Chinese watercolor scroll of the realm of the dead. Watercolor on paper, wooden rollers at top and bottom. The scroll measures 62.5 inches by 30.25 inches. In very good condition.

Pope Pius XI. (Ambrogio Damiano Achille Ratti)

Pope Pius XI Hand-Illuminated Benediction Signed.

c. 1930.

Rare hand-illuminated apostolic benediction signed by Pope Pius XI with a circular portrait of him. The blessing in elaborate script reads, “Most Holy Father, Margaret, Katherine, Regina, John, Leo and Charles Lougrhan, humbly prostrate at the feet of Your Holiness beg one special blessing.” Signed by the pope at the conclusion, “Pope PP. XI.” InContinue reading "Pope Pius XI Hand-Illuminated Benediction Signed."

Illuminated 16th Century French Book of Hours Manuscript Leaf. [The Annunciation of the Shepherds].

Paris c. 1500.

Rare illuminated leaf from a 16th Century French Book of Hours, likely executed by Gilles and Germain Hardouyn. The detailed miniature is elaborately decorated with gold leaf and depicts the Annunciation of the Shepherds on the recto. The verso contains text, illuminated initials and elaborate decorated borders. In near fine condition. The entire piece measuresContinue reading "Illuminated 16th Century French Book of Hours Manuscript Leaf. [The Annunciation of the Shepherds]."

Illuminated Czech Prayer Book.

[Czech Republic] c. 1830.

Rare wonderfully illustrated Czech prayerbook. Duodecimo, bound in half leather over gray boards with approximately forty-five pages of added prayers appended and without all leaves before page twenty-five, illustrated with botanical decorations, calligraphic rubrics and borders ruled in red, and two full-page, had-colored illustrations of the penitent Mary Magdalene and a IHS monogram surrounded byContinue reading "Illuminated Czech Prayer Book."

Mather, Cotton

Reverend Cotton Mather Autograph Manuscript of a Sermon.

[Boston] n.d. [1685–1723].

Rare late 17th to early 18th century autograph manuscript of a sermon or devotional essay in the hand of the “first American Evangelical” Puritan clergyman Cotton Mather. Duodecimo, comprising two bifolia prepared from a folded and cut sheet of paper to a total of 8 pages, penned in dark brown ink, very densely written (asContinue reading "Reverend Cotton Mather Autograph Manuscript of a Sermon."

Bentwich, Norman

The Jews and International Relations: The Pursuit of Peace.

c. 1950.

Rare manuscript written by Mandatory Palestine’s first attorney general, British Zionist Norman Bentwich. 21 pages, type-written with copious corrections and revisions in Bentwich’s hand throughout, signed by Bentwich at the conclusion of the last page. Developed during his term as Chairman of the United Restitution Organization, the manuscript contains content and notes which would later beContinue reading "The Jews and International Relations: The Pursuit of Peace."

Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible.

Ethiopia C. 18th Century.

Rare Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible. Octodecimo, bound with twine between two wood blocks, parchment manuscript in black and red ink. The book measures 4 inches in height by inches 6 in width. Annotations in pen to the front and rear end leaves.

Moody, Dwight Lyman

Dwight L. Moody Autograph Letter Signed.

September 12, 1890.

Autograph letter signed by American evangelist and publisher Dwight L. Moody. One page, the letter reads in full, “Northfield Sep 12/46 Dear Mrs Hall Will you tell the good people of Troy I will be with them Nov. 9th & I would like to have you get up a good choir. I will use No.Continue reading "Dwight L. Moody Autograph Letter Signed."

Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible.

Ethiopia C. 18th Century.

Rare illustrated Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible. Duodecimo, bound in full leather with elaborate tooling stamped in blind to the front and rear panels, parchment manuscript in black and red ink, with six full-page hand-painted miniatures depicting the Annunciation, the Madonna and child, Saint George slaying the dragon, Michael striking down Lucifer, Saint Tekle Haymanot ofContinue reading "Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible."

Rare 18th Century Heart-Shaped Christian Broadside.

Germany c. 1780.

Rare late 18th century liturgical broadside. Printed broadside mounted on a decorated heart-shaped hardwood frame with a hand-painted botanical border containing Protestant liturgical chants, daily prayers, and hymns. Text in Latin. In very good condition. Scarce and desirable.

Amishah Umshei Torah, Im Haft Arot Le-Khol Ha-Shanah. [Hebrew Chumash/The Pentateuch].

Tel Aviv : Hotsa at Sinai, c. 1950.

Rare Hebrew Chumash containing the Five Books of Moses, blessings before and after the Haftarah, and accents according to the Ashkenazic, Sephardic, and Italian rites. 32mo, five volumes, original cloth with gilt titles and decorations to the spine, text in Hebrew. The word chumash refers to one of the five books of the Torah, whichContinue reading "Amishah Umshei Torah, Im Haft Arot Le-Khol Ha-Shanah. [Hebrew Chumash/The Pentateuch]."

Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible.

Ethiopia C. 18th Century.

Rare illustrated Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible. Duodecimo, bound with twine between two wood blocks carved with ornate patterns and hand-painted miniatures to the verso of each board with depictions of the Crucifixion of Jesus and the Arrest of Jesus, parchment manuscript in black and red ink. The book measures 4.25 inches in height by inchesContinue reading "Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible."

Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible.

Ethiopia C. 18th Century.

Rare illustrated Ethiopian Coptic Ge’ez Bible. Small octavo, bound in full leather, parchment manuscript in black and red ink, illustrated with full-page hand-painted miniatures. Some writings and aged hand-stitched repairs throughout. Housed in the original leather chemise case with leather carrying handle,

Schedel, Hartmann

Liber Chronicarum. [The Nuremberg Chronicle].

Nuremberg : Anton Koberger for Sebald Schreyer and Sebastian Kammermeister, 12 July 1493.

Exceptionally rare colored example of the first edition of the Nuremberg Chronicle, the most extensively illustrated book of the 15th century. Imperial folio, bound in full 17th-century pigskin over bevelled wooden boards with elaborate blind tooling and scrolling to the spine and panels, brass cornerpieces, 2 fore-edge clasps, 325 leaves (of 328, without blank 55/6Continue reading "Liber Chronicarum. [The Nuremberg Chronicle]."

Schedel, Hartmann

Liber Chronicarum. [The Nuremberg Chronicle].

Nuremberg : Anton Koberger for Sebald Schreyer and Sebastian Kammermeister, 1493.

First edition of the Nuremberg Chronicle, the most extensively illustrated book of the 15th century, from the St. Petersburg library of William Tooke. Imperial folio, bound in three quarter calf over paper-covered boards, morocco spine label lettered in gilt, elaborate gilt tooling to the spine, five gilt-tooled raised bands, rebacked, decorated with 1809 woodcut illustrationsContinue reading "Liber Chronicarum. [The Nuremberg Chronicle]."

Schedel, Hartmann

Framed Leaf From The Nuremberg Chronicle.

Nuremberg : Anton Koberger, 1493.

Original leaf from the Nuremberg Chronicle, the most extensively illustrated book of the 15th century. The dates on the leaf fall within the Sixth Age, covering late antiquity and the early Middle Ages. The leaf narrates events concerning the popes of the period, beginning with Joannes Octavus (Pope John VIII, 872-882), Martinus Secundus (Pope MartinContinue reading "Framed Leaf From The Nuremberg Chronicle."