MEMOIRS OF THE CARDINAL DE RETZ. Containing the Particulars of His Own Life, with the Secret Transactions of the French Court and the Civil Wars. Translated from the French. In Four Volumes by Retz, (Jean Francois Paul de Gonde), Cardinal De - 1774

In 4. Dim. 28,5x22 cm. Pp. LVI+376. Rara prima edizione del 1752 di questa importante opera del sacerdote Daniele Concina (1686-1756). Concina era noto principalmente per il suo inflessibile rigore e per le sue orazioni energiche e spesso violente. Il suo intento era quello di un ritorno alla Chiesa delle origini. Questa opera formata da tre dissertazioni è una critica aperta alle rappresentazioni teatrali a causa della loro presunta influenza corruttrice dei costumi. Al verso dell'occhietto il testo di una lettera circolare di Papa Benedetto XIV datata 1 Gennaio 1748 agli arcivescovi e vescovi in latino ed in volgare nella quale egli attesta la tolleranza anche se di mala voglia per il divertimento carnevalesco. Tra gli argomenti trattati: storia degli spettacoli, la dottrina luterana, il pensiero di Paolo Segneri in merito, Pignatellli, Bellarmino, le donne in scena, la voluttà del teatro, la musica teatrale ecc... In buone condizioni. Copertina in cartonato coevo con titolo… Read More

Uncut and in original printer's soft covers with Didot 5-point star. Pagination and chapter numbers start anew for each volume. Vol.1 217 pp.; Vol.2 216 pp.; Vol.3 233 PP.By the author of "Waverly," "Guy Mannering," and "The Antiquary". Ref. Kohler(1) 106(with illustration. Contact bookseller for full detailed description.

New York: P. O'Shea. Good with no dust jacket. 1867. Hardcover. Text is clean. Pages somewhat foxed. Cover shows wear, cloth tearing along spine, some freying at corners. Front free endpaper appears to be missing. .

B. F. French, 1830 Contemporary brown calf w/gilt title plates, rubbing at corners, top spine scuffed/chip Vol. 2 boards all tight. foxing, damp stains. Rare OCLC finds 0 copies of 4 volume edition. Nice solid set of classic work. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover. Very Good.

London: G. G. J. and J. Robinson. Very Good. 1789. First English Edition. Hardcover. Handsome set in full leather with 5 spine bands, red leather labels & gilt lettering & gilt ruled panels. Gilt dentelles on cover edges. Interior of text is tight, clean & intact; light foxing only on endpapers. Translated from the French by Thomas Holcroft. Vol #6-- (1) 544pp; Vol #7--(1) 521pp; Vol #8--(1) 562pp; Vol #9--(1) 440pp; Vol #10--(1) 499pp; Vol#11--(1) 463pp; Vol #12--(1) 512pp; Vol #13--(1) 520pp. Errata at the rear of Vol #13." Kelso Library" handwritten in decorative script on each title page. Spine heads lightly rubbed; slight loss to vols #6 & #7. Old inked shelf numbers on front fixed endpaper of each volume. Missing rear endpaper from vol #12. Europe, History, Military, Seven Year's War, Philosophy, Religion, Poetry. ; 8vo; 4061 pages .

1806 Froissart Chronicles Illustrations Hundred Years' War Medieval ChivalryThe 'Chronicles' of Jean Froissart have continually been perceived as an important work on medieval history for centuries, since its inception in the 14th-century. While some of the subjects covered are repetitive and insignificant, many topics are of utmost importance including famous battles, deaths of monarchs, and the Catholic Church Great Schism. According to Adams in the "Manual of Historical Literature,""Froissart might be called the great interviewer of the Middle Ages. The newspaper correspondent of modern times has scarcely surpassed this medieval collector of intelligence. He travelled extensively in the various countries of Europe; he conversed with gentlemen of rank everywhere; and he had the remarkable knack of persuading those about him to divulge all he wanted to know. He learned the details of battles from both sides and from every point of view. He delighted in the minutest affairs of every cavalry skirmish,… Read More

1636 Jesuit Jeremias Drexel on Heaven & Hell Eternity Caelum Beatorum Miniature

"All wizards and witches are the professed and sworn enemies of God. O prince, O King, let not witches live!"
– Jeremias Drexel
Jeremias Drexel was a 17th-century Jesuit writer and preacher, who ultimately gave up preaching to teach and write. His works surround Christian living, truth, and virtues of life. Drexel also wrote several works relating to heaven, Christian zodiac, and the unknowns of eternity. 'Caelum Beatorum Civitas Aeternitatis' is a treatise on heaven, the behaviors and attributes of God, the joys of experiencing God, and the keys to eternal life.
Item number: #8333
Price: $499
DREXEL, Jeremias

Caelum beatorum civitas æternitatis pars III. Quam coram ser[enissi]mo utriusque Bavariæ Duce S.R.I. Archidapifero, Electore Maximiliano et ser[enissi]ma coniuge Elisabetha explicavit
Antverpiæ: Apud Ioannem Cnobbaert, 1636.

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Goldsmith, Oliver A History of the Earth and Animated Nature. Glasgow, Edinburgh: Blackie and Son, 1852. 2 volumes, 8vo, modern quarter calfBiologie, Geïllustreerd, Geschiedenis, Natuurlijke historie, Ornithologie, Verzamelwerken - Aantal: 2 - Handgekleurde illustratiesObject: Boek (Meer kavels)Aantal boeken: 2Onderwerp: Biologie, Geïllustreerd, Geschiedenis, Natuurlijke historie, Ornithologie, VerzamelwerkenAuteur/ Illustrator: Oliver GoldsmithBoektitel: A History of the Earth and Animated NatureStaat: Zeer GoedPublicatiejaar oudste item.: 1852Druk: Geïllustreerde drukTaal: EngelsOorspronkelijke taal: JaUitgever: Blackie & Son - Queen St Glasgow, Edinburgh, LondonBand: HalfleerExtra's: Handgekleurde illustratiesAfmetingen: 25,5×16 cm- Oliver Goldsmith- A History of the Earth and Animated Nature - Volume 1 and 2 (complete matching & very handsome set, newly bound, very tight)- Blackie & Son Queen St Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, 1852- Vol I; lxii, 564 pp with a portrait frontispiece and a color… Read More

London: John Murray, 1857. Second edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo, full calf binding with marbled endpapers, with gilt titles and decoration on spine. Emblem of Trinity College in Oxford in gilt on front and back boards. From the collection of George Gilbert Ramsay of Glasgow University with his personal bookplate on the front pastedowns. Ramsay studied at Trinity College, Oxford and graduated with a First Class both in Classical Moderations and in the Final Classical School, before moving on to Glasgow University. All edges red. Vol. I xvii + 491pp, wear to spine, a couple of small cracks and some shelf wear, occasional pencil marks in text. These volumes are a continuation of Milman’s History of Christianity originally published in 3 volumes, of which we have a matching set.

NP. 1951. Oblong 4to. (11.5 x 7.9 inches). Beautiful calligraphic manuscript in red and black. Six leaves written on both sides on hand made paper, plus four blank leaves, all sewn in with red cord. In a fine leather binding of full dark brown morocco with bevelled edges to the boards. Multiple blind ruled line borders and gilt ruled panel with floral corner pieces to the front board. A little rubbing and marking to the binding but still a very good attractive volume. ---- The carols included are; God rest you merry, gentlemen, Annunciation Carol, The Shepherd's cradle song, King Jesus hath a garden, Nowell! Nowell!, In the manger he lies, Falan-Tiding, O little town of Bethlehem, The holy well, Midwinter, The infant king, Ding dong merrily on high, A carol of adoration, The first Nowell.