Examen et Réfutation Des Elemens De La Philosophie De Neuton De M. De Voltaire Avec Une Dissertation sur La Réflexion & La Réfraction De La Lumiere. by BANNIERES, Jean - 1739

Nurnberg: George Peter Monath, 1780 Book. Fair. Hardcover. First ( No Additional printings). 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Original grey paper boards. A listing and description of several early editions of the Holy Bible, beginning with that of Johann Bamler in 1466, in Latin. Text is in German. Condition of this book is fragile. The front cover is detached but present. Light tanning throughout. Small labels of two previous owners. 148 pp..

Washington, D.C.: L. Ron Hubbard, 1957. First Printing of this important early work in Scientology, and SCARCE in the First Edition. Near Fine, wrappers a bit sun faded at edges. Contents are clean, tight and unmarked. 28 pages in red stapled wrappers. . First Edition. Pamphlet. Near Fine/No Jacket, As Issued.

Valentiae Edetanorum (Valencia Spain): Ex Praelo Josephi et Thomae de Orga, 1786. Second Edition. Leather. Acceptable. 0x0x0. VINNIUS CASTIGATUS, atque ad usum tironum Hispanorum accomodatus: in quorum gratiam Hispaniae leges opportunioribus locis traduntur. Volume 1 (Tomus Primus) Only. Opera Joannis Sala Presbyteri, in Valentina Metropolitana praepositi. Editio secunda. Text in Latin. Hardcover bound book. Full Leather, 568 pages. Vintage fountain pen ink notes and marginalia (also in Latin). frontis engraving. front cover detached. The rear hinge (the inside portion of the flexible fold where book cover meets the book spine) is split (loose or open) the rear cover is still attached by the joint (the exterior flexible fold where book cover meets book spine). Leather on Leather paste on spine title, gold gilt designs on spine. There is rub-through to the corners of the boards, but the text block is surprisingly sharp. [Punishment of Vinnius; and accommodated for the use of Spanish recruits: in… Read More

Paris: Alphonse Lemerre, 1877. Three volumes, 6 1/8" h x 3 3/4" h, One of 100 unnumbered copies printed on Whatman paper, in Fine signed Saulnier bindings of half crushed carmel morocco over marbled boards, four raised bands, gilt lettering, rules and tail date bordered by tooled rules, top edges gilt, marbled end papers, ribbon markers. A Fine set, beautifully bound. . Limited Edition. Half Morocco. Fine/No Jacket, As Issued. 16mo - over 5¾" - 6¾" tall.

Edinburgh: Printed for Bell & Bradfute, et al. , 1819. Three volumes handsomely rebound in 20th century quarter calf over marbled boards, new end papers, five raised bands with gilt rules and lettering back, Vol. II with the ownership signature of Wellford Addis of the Bureau of Education, Wash. D.C. at front end page. The binding is Fine, the books overall Near Fine, the text with moderate toning and browning. Interiors clean, tight and lovely. . Later Edition. Quarter Calf. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

The cover of this book has much wear. A binding was added later as well as pads for the corner's of the book. the previous owners names are written on the inside of the front cover and on the top of the third blank page. The pages are yellowing and tanning. The edges of most of the pages are worn. This is a rare book and dates 147 years old.."There are three books which ought to be found in every household - the Bible, an English dictionary, and a Bible dictionary. The necessity of the first two is universally admitted; and a moment's consideration will show the almost equal importance of the third." - Preface to the edition by the publishers

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

1676 Boethius Consolation of Philosophy Medieval Free Will French Regnier
"Nothing is miserable unless you think it so; and on the other hand, nothing brings happiness unless you are content with it."
― Boethius, The Consolation of Philosophy
A rare edition of "The Consolation of Philosophy" by Boethius, a work that has been described as "the single most important and influential work on Medieval and early Renaissance Christianity and is the last great Western work of the Classical Period." ('Consolation of Philosophy', Oxford 2000, introduction). This work in an imaginary dialogue between Boethius and the personification of philosophy, arguing that there is a higher power. Boethius engages questions such as the nature of predestination and free will, why evil men often prosper, and good men fall into ruin, human nature, virtue, and justice.
This 1676 French edition was collected and edited by Nicolas Regnier.

Item number: #14386
Price: $499
Boëce
Boëce consolé par la philosophie.
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1848 Fascination Charming Occult Sleep Walking HYPNOTISM Satanism Philosophy
John Newman's "Fascination" is a mid-19th-century classic on the study of hypnotism and spiritual therapy. Also known as "The Philosophy of Charming", this book covers a wide variety of topics from a Christian perspective including snake charming, Satanic worship, spirits in the physical world, somnambulism (sleep walking), secrets of ancient of Egypt, and much more!
Item number: #12905
Price: $499
NEWMAN, John
Fascination, or the philosophy of charming.
New York: Fowlers and Wells, 1848.

Details:
· Collation: Complete with all pages:
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x, 176, [12]
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18 illustrations
· References: Wellcome .b2114378x;
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
· Size: ~7.5in X 5in (19cm x 13cm)
· Quite scarce
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1857 Saint Ambrose Bishop of Milan BEAUTIFUL BINDING Miracles Roman Empire
"No one heals himself by wounding another."
― Ambrose of Milan
Saint Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, is the most important ecclesiastical father of the 4th-century and has continually been an influence both in Milan and throughout the Western world even though he has been associated with persecutions of non-Christians.
This beautiful 19th-century edition of the life and history of Saint Ambrose was bound in a stunning, decorative boxboard binding. Highly desirable, beautiful display.

Item number: #20696
Price: $499
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Histoire de Saint Ambroise, archevêque de Milan
Tours: A Mame et Cie, 1857.

Details:

· Collation: Complete with all pages
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[4], 187, [1]
· Provenance: Bookplate – Alexandre Gouitteau, 1857
· Language: French
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
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Beautiful, decorative binding
· Size: ~7.25in X 4.5in (18.5cm x 11.5cm)
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