In His Image. by William Jennings Bryan (Inscribed) - 1922

Hardcover. Fine. 4to. Bound in 20th-century 1/4-vellum over marbled boards. Strasbourg: Matthias Schürer, July 1510. Second Strasbourg edition of Erasmus heavily annotated collection of Greek and Latin proverbs. Printed in Roman and Greek types. This is the original version, containing 818 adages, which is considerably shorter than the later expanded versions published under the title Adagiorum chiliades. (Adams E-420; Bezzel, Erasmusdrucke, 50; Van der Haeghen, Bibliotheca Erasmiana, p.25-6; Bibl. Belgica II, 276: no. E.61; Muller, Strasbourg II, p. 179, no. 45.) The Adagia could only have been possible in the new world of European education, in which careful attention to a broader range of classical texts produced a much fuller picture of the literature of antiquity. Its impact has been long lasting. Such popular expressions such as one step at a time, between a rock and a hard place, break the ice, an iron in the fire, looking a gift horse in the mouth, and many other sayings can trace their… Read More

Hardcover. Fine. Tractat[us] de meditatio[n]e cordis Joh[ann]is Gerson. Illustrated with 4 xylographic foliated initials, the first colored. 8vo. Bound in 19th century vellum. Impressum Venetijs arte [et] impensis Bernardini de benalijs, 1488. Early Edition. Hain, 9095; Goff, I-17; Bodleian Lib. 15th cent., T-105; BM 15th cent., V, p. 372 (IA.22318). The Imitatio Christi, or Imitation of Christ is often considered the greatest of all Christian manuals of devotion. In the late 15th century there was some dispute as to the authorship of this work. The present edition mistakenly ascribes it to Johannis Gerson, a French scholar, educator, reformer, poet and chancellor of the University of Paris. It has, however, been proven that this work really was written by the German monk Thomas à Kempis. Attributed variously but now definitely ascribed to Thomas à Kempis. (Goff). The first edition of Kempis work, published in 1473, did not include the Imitatio Christi, as it was believed then that Kempis was not… Read More

8vo. 19th- century ½-vellum. Venice: (Damianus de Mediolano, de Gorgonzola) 16 Nov. 1493. (ISTC No.: ig00602500; H 8207; GW 11804). Guido de Monte Rochen's Manipulus curatorum is considered the most important of the medieval pastoral manuals. (It was not made obsolete until the Council of Trent in 1566.) It is especially important as a key example of the intersection of religious doctrine and practice. The author attempts to make centuries of theology and canon law comprehensible for the priest of little learning and, in turn, for his parishioners. No other work did this as successfully. Binding slightly bent; title page a bit dusty; a few leaves misnumbered in manuscript; o/w a fine copy with large margins of this rare incunable. No known copies in the United States.

1648 Saxon Hugh Saint Victor Sacraments Medieval Bible Mysticism ANGELS Folio

Hugh of Saint Victor was a 12th-century Saxon mystic theologian known for his contributions to Catholic canon regulars. His works focused primarily on theology, biblical commentaries, philosophy, sermons, and mysticism. Many of Hugh of Saint Victor's works were influenced by Saint Augustine which is reflected in his writings.
This third tome from the 1648 complete works of Hugh of Saint Victor includes some of his best writings including:
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'De Sacramentis Christianae Fidei'
o Considered his best, most important work
o The culmination of Hugh's mysticism – important topics include God's characteristics, existence of angels, and natural laws
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'De Anima Christi'
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'Treatise on Jephte'
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'De unione corporis et spiritus' (Union of the Body and the Spirit)
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'Voluntate Dei, Christo'
Item number: #15915
Price: $599
HUGH, of Saint Victor
M. Hugonis de S. Victore, canonici regularis Sancti… Read More

1890 Seven Years in CEYLON Leitch Sri Lanka India Illustrated Medical Missionary
Mary and Margaret Leitch's book 'Seven years in Ceylon' comprises letters written by two American missionaries living in Ceylon during the years 1880-87. They include:
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Arrival and first impressions of Ceylon
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Visit to a 'heathen' school
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Visit to Pulney Hills
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A Christian Wedding
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Persecution and Deliverance
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Visit to Newera Ellia
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Gnanamutthu
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Liquor Traffic
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Jaffna College
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Medical Mission Agency

Item number: #30015
Price: $499
LEITCH, Mary and Margaret
Seven Years in Ceylon Stories of Mission Life
New York: American Tract Society, 1890. First Edition.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages
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viii, 170, [2]
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Numerous illustrations throughout
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; secure
· Size: ~8.5in X 7.5in (21.5cm x 19cm)
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London: William Innys and Richard Manby, 1733. First Edition. . Hardcover. See Description. 8vo. pp. [4], 544. Original calf boards, neatly re-backed with old spine label preserved. Board corners are restored. Library name stamped on bottom edge of text block; seminary library book plate on inside front cover; ownership stamp and hand printed name (dated 1938) on front end papers and on outer margin of title page; very faint library blind stamp on lower corner of title. Interior pages are generally clean. Peter Brown (1666-1735) Irish divine who became Bishop of Cork and Ross. His "Things divine and supernatural" [published anonymously] is an in-depth reply to criticisms leveled at him by George Berkeley (see Berkeley’s dialogue "Alciphron"). Browne defends his belief that the thoughts of the Divinity can only be known to us through analogy and not as they are in themselves. [ESTC T118954; Halkett & Laing VI, p. 27].

ROMA: A SPESE DI GIO. ANTONIO GHERARDINI LIBRARO IN PARI, 1674. In 8. Dim. 22,5x16,5 cm. Pp. (32)+433+(3)+55+(1)+8+(16). Rarissimo volume, un Officio della Gloriosa Vergine Maria del 1674. Il volume è una sorta di manuale ad uso del clero con indicazione in italiano delle azioni da compiere e parti in latino da recitare. Nella prima parte tabella delle feste mobili e lista delle feste mese per mese. Seguono indicazioni in lingua italiana: modo di fare la Sperges, ordine di dar l'habito ai novelli e di ricevere i novizi, preparazione all'inizio dell'Officio. Segue l'Officio della Beata Vergine Maria, l'Officio dei morti, i sette salmi penitenziali, litanie, orazioni, inni per tutto l'anno, orazioni delle domeniche, orazioni proprie dei Santi per tutto l'anno, antifoni ed orazioni aggiunte, Officio del mercoledì, giovedì e venerdì Santo, Officio del Santissimo Sacramento del corpo di Christo, Officio per la notte di Natale, salmi graduali.… Read More

LOVANII : SUMPTIBUS SOCIETATIS, 1759. In folio. Dim. 39x25 cm. Pp. XVI+328+630, 2+324+XVI+392, (8)+335+(1)+(12)+303+(1), XVI+XX+620. Peso Kg. 10. Edizione del 1759 di questa celebre opera canonica di Zeger Bernard Van Espen (16461728) giuresconsulto e canonista belga, professore all'Università di Lovanio. Van Espen è considerato il più importante rappresentante del movimento giansenista in tutta Europa. L'opera è composta da sette tomi legati in quattro volumi ed è completa. Frontespizio in rosso e nero. Numerosi gli argomenti trattati: clero, custodi delle parrocchie, Capitolo della Cattedrale, Sede vacante, dignitati, elezione e nomina dei Vescovi, Conferma dei Vescovi, legati e nunzi apostolici, superiori nei monasteri, sacramenti, diritto matrimoniale (seconde nozze, divorzi, impedimenti), benefici, diritto del patronato, pensione degli ecclesiastici, simonia, decime e obbligazioni, sepolture, ospedali, cause ecclesiastiche, delitti, cause cirminali,… Read More

Hardcover. Fine. 4to. Bound in 20th-century 1/4-vellum over marbled boards. Strasbourg: Matthias Schürer, July 1510. Second Strasbourg edition of Erasmus heavily annotated collection of Greek and Latin proverbs. Printed in Roman and Greek types. This is the original version, containing 818 adages, which is considerably shorter than the later expanded versions published under the title Adagiorum chiliades. (Adams E-420; Bezzel, Erasmusdrucke, 50; Van der Haeghen, Bibliotheca Erasmiana, p.25-6; Bibl. Belgica II, 276: no. E.61; Muller, Strasbourg II, p. 179, no. 45.) The Adagia could only have been possible in the new world of European education, in which careful attention to a broader range of classical texts produced a much fuller picture of the literature of antiquity. Its impact has been long lasting. Such popular expressions such as one step at a time, between a rock and a hard place, break the ice, an iron in the fire, looking a gift horse in the mouth, and many other sayings can trace their… Read More

Hardcover. Fine. Tractat[us] de meditatio[n]e cordis Joh[ann]is Gerson. Illustrated with 4 xylographic foliated initials, the first colored. 8vo. Bound in 19th century vellum. Impressum Venetijs arte [et] impensis Bernardini de benalijs, 1488. Early Edition. Hain, 9095; Goff, I-17; Bodleian Lib. 15th cent., T-105; BM 15th cent., V, p. 372 (IA.22318). The Imitatio Christi, or Imitation of Christ is often considered the greatest of all Christian manuals of devotion. In the late 15th century there was some dispute as to the authorship of this work. The present edition mistakenly ascribes it to Johannis Gerson, a French scholar, educator, reformer, poet and chancellor of the University of Paris. It has, however, been proven that this work really was written by the German monk Thomas à Kempis. Attributed variously but now definitely ascribed to Thomas à Kempis. (Goff). The first edition of Kempis work, published in 1473, did not include the Imitatio Christi, as it was believed then that Kempis was not… Read More