A compendium of Christian theology. by OSTERWALD, Jean F - 1788

1841 Naturalists Jardine Mammalia Marsupial Kangaroo Koala Color Illustrated
Sir William Jardine was a 19th-century Scottish naturalist most known for his extensive series of books on natural history, 'The Naturalist's Library'.

This undated edition of Jardine's 'Mammalia' is beautifully color illustrated with 37 engravings of various species of 'Marsupial and Pouched Animals'! The plates from Jardine's works are exceedingly desirable and are found framed and displayed by themselves. This volume showcases illustrations and descriptions of possums, kangaroos, koalas, wombats, and much more. This volume also includes a memorial and portrait of Barclay.
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JARDINE, Sir William
The Naturalist's Library, Mammalia… Marsupialia or Pouched Animals.
London, Edinburgh: W. H. Lizars, Henry G. Bohn, [1841].

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o 37 engraved plates (many hand colored)
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Language: English
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1714 Blaise PASCAL Pensees Christian Apologetic Pascal's Wager French Philosophy

"Men despise religion. They hate it and are afraid it may be true. The cure for this is first to show that religion is not contrary to reason, but worthy of reverence and respect. Next make it attractive, make good men wish it were true, and then show that it is."
– Pascal, Pensees
Blaise Pascal's thoughts, organized as "Pensees," were written as a collection of writings on theology and philosophy. 'Pensees' was a culmination of all of Pascal's non-mathematic discoveries and ideas which ultimately led him to a life of religious asceticism. He defended Christianity in this work. In doing so, it 'became one of the most famous Christian books in history.' (Keller, Gospel Coalition). 'Pascal was aware that, very often, we see only what we want to see' (Morris, 145) and because of that, he hoped to be able to 'convince man to overcome the natural reluctance many feel toward religion.' The concept of "Pascal's Wager" stems… Read More

1697 Blaise PASCAL Provincial Letters Witchcraft Sorcery JESUIT Philosophy Magic

"I have only made this letter longer because I have not had the time to make it shorter."
― Blaise Pascal, The Provincial Letters

The "Provincial Letters" by Blaise Pascal are a collection of letters in defense of Antoine Arnauld, a Jansenist who was condemned for heresy. Because of the content and nature of the letters, Pascal wrote them under a pseudonym of Louis de Montalte and added satire, humor, and wit to them so as to further himself from the letters. Pascal addresses controversial subject matter including witchcraft, magic, sorcery, and justification of assassinations.

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PASCAL, Blaise

Les provinciales, ou, Les lettres ecrites par Louis de Montalte [pseud.] a un provincial de ses amis, et aux rr. pp. jesuites.

A Cologne : Chez N. Schoute, 1697.

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o [22], 230 (i.e., 430)
• Language: French
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1806 Constitution Letters of Junius Newspaper Laws Government Americana 2v SET

Junius was the pseudonym of a writer who contributed a series of letters to the Public Advertiser, a London newspaper, from 1769 to 1772. The 'Letters of Junius' composed of 68 letters between the 'Public Advertiser,' Philo Junius, Sir William Draper, and Mr. Horne. It was written to notify the public of their historical and constitutional rights and describe how the government had disregarded those rights. This 1806 edition was published by Phillips and Adlard in London, beautifully bound!

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JUNIUS

Junius : stat nominis umbra

London: Printed for R. Phillips by J. Adlard, 1806.

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· Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
o Vol. 1 – [2], lxxxiv, 355, [1]
o Vol. 2 – [2], iv, 385, [7]
o 4 engraved plates throughout
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~7in X 4.25in (18cm x 11cm)

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1716 Julius Caesar WAR Commentary Military MAPS Tactics Bellum Africum Hirtius
"If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it!"
– Julius Caesar
A rare collection of civil war histories and Julius Caesar war commentaries!
Julius Caesar's war commentaries are some of the most prolific military writings! While not specifically known for his writing, Julius Caesar wrote this book which would become a mainstay in the Latin literature canon. It focuses on first-hand account of Julius Caesar in the Callic wars, but it was written as though from a third-person view.
This 1716 edition was collected and edited by Michael Maittaire and published in London. It should be noted that included in this edition is Aulus Hirtius' Bellum Alexandrinum and his continuation of Caesar's De bello Gallico.
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CAESAR, Julius
C. Julii Cæsaris et A. Hirtii de rebus à C. Julio Cæsari gestis commentarii. Cum C. Jul. Cæsar. Fragmentis
Londini: J. Tonson & J.… 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.

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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
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NEWMAN, John
Fascination, or the philosophy of charming.
New York: Fowlers and Wells, 1848.

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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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1764 HUNTING LAWS France Code of Chasses Louis XIV Game Birds Saugrain 2v
Claude-Marin Saugrain's famous 'Hunting Code' is a popular 18th-century French treatise on hunting law under the jurisdiction of Louis XIV. This book covers the entirety of hunting regulations in 18th-century France – hunting calendars, weapons and firearms, permissible hunters, hunting tags, game and birds, and much more!
Item number: #14997
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SAUGRAIN, Claude-Marin
Code des chasses, ou nouveau traité du droit des chasses, suivant la jurisprudence de l'ordonnance de Louis XIV, du mois d'Août 1669, mise en conférence
Paris: Par la Compagnie des libraires, 1764-65 [v. 1, 1765].

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o Vol. I, (1765) – xxiv, 590, xxxix, [3]
o Vol. II, (1764) – [4], 690
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Language: French
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Binding: Leather; tight & secure
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Size: ~6.75in X 4in (17cm x 10cm)
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1635 Claudian Classical Roman Poetry Mythology Rufinus Gothic Wars Latin Giraldi
"He how always desires is always poor."
– Claudian
Claudian was a 4th-century B.C. author who wrote poetry and speeches specifically for Roman Emperor Honorius on mythology and early Roman wars. his most famous works including 'De Bello Gothico' and 'In Rufinum' – Claudian's attack on Roman statesman Rufinus.
This 1635 edition of the works of Claudian was published in Paris featuring the edits and notes of Italian scholar G. Gregorio Giraldi.
Item number: #16921
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CLAUDIANUS, Claudius
C. Claudiani quæ extant : ex emendatione virorum doctorum.
Parisiis: Ioan Liberti via D. Ioannis Lateran, 1635.

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· Language: Latin
· Binding: Vellum; tight and secure
· Size: ~4.25in X 2.75in (11cm x 7cm)
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1859 MYANMAR Asia Bay of Bengal Rangoon Navigation Practical Sailing Directions
Nathaniel Heckford's "Practical Sailing Directions" is a mid-19th-century navigation manual written and designed to aid sailors in their voyages across the Bay of Bengal. This book contains not only sailing instruction but direction between ports in Myanmar.
Item number: #17795
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HECKFORD, Nathaniel
Practical sailing directions and coasting Guide : from the Sand Heads to Rangoon, Maulmain, Akyab, and vice versa
London : Printed by C.W. Coard, 1859.

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Provenance: Handwritten – A. S. Crowell
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Language: English
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Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Cloth
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Size: ~8.5in X 5.5in (22cm x 14cm)
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