Portrait photograph of Carlo Levi
New York: June 4, 1947. Fine portrait of the Jewish-Italian author and painter (1902-1975), member of the Resistance... Read More about Portrait photograph of Carlo Levi
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Philosophy & Religion
First editions and rare books on philosophy and religion, particulary concerning the Bible, Judaica, and Theology.
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Chemical Change in the Eucharist. In four letters shewing the relations of faith to sense from the French of Jacquws...
London: Sampson Low, Son, and Marston...for the Editor, [1867]. Printed Whittingham & Wilkins at the Chiswick Press. Anti-Catholic rant against Transubstantiation. Read More about Chemical Change in the Eucharist. In four letters shewing the relations of faith to sense from...
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Photographic portrait of Abbott, seated at his desk.
New York: Underwood & Underwood, ca. [1920?]. Signed by the famous Congregationalist minister who took over Henry Ward Beecher’s congregation: “Yours sincerely / Lyman Abbott.” Provenance: C.N. Thomas of Underwood and Underwood. Read More about Photographic portrait of Abbott, seated at his desk
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The Evidences of the Christian Religion…to which are added Several Discourses against Atheism and Infidelity, and in Defence of the...
London: Printed for J. Tonson, 1733. Second edition. Read More about The Evidences of the Christian Religion…to which are added Several Discourses against Atheism...
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Beyond Words A Holocaust History in Sixteen Woodcuts Done in 1945 by Miklos Adler, a Hungarian Survivor.
New York: American Jewish Historical Society, 2001. First edition of which this is No. 74 of 600 copies, signed by Saul Touster. Read More about Beyond Words A Holocaust History in Sixteen Woodcuts Done in 1945 by Miklos Adler, a Hungarian...
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The Pleasures of Imagination. A Poem in Three Books.
“London [i.e., Newcastle?]: [s.n.], Printed in the year 1744”. Pirated edition (?). Bound with 3 others: [ANONYMOUS]. Lucius and Celadon: or, a Dialogue on the Existence and Immortality of the Soul. [4], 68 pp. 8vo, Newcastle upon Tyne: Printed by I. Thompson and Company, for Thomas Slack, 1755. ESTCN33841; Apparently the first..... Read More about The Pleasures of Imagination. A Poem in Three Books
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Kitab Dala’il al-Khairat wa Shawariq al-Anwar fi Dhikr al-Salah ‘ala al-Nabi al-Mukhtar [Guidebook of Benefits and Illuminations of Prayers to...
[N.p., North Africa: early to mid-18th century C.E.]. The well-known handbook of rituals and prayers associated with the Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca and Medina. This devotional work by Al-Jazuli (d. 1465) was intended to remind the reader of the importance of prayer and its benefits, and also to render such..... Read More about Kitab Dala’il al-Khairat wa Shawariq al-Anwar fi Dhikr al-Salah ‘ala al-Nabi al-Mukhtar...
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Dictionnaire portatif des prédicateurs françois : dont les sermons, prônes, homélies, panégyriques, et oraisons funèbres sont imprimés : où l'on...
Lyon: Pierre Bruyset Ponthus, 1757. First edition. Biographical dictionary of French preachers, with useful bibliographical content. Read More about Dictionnaire portatif des prédicateurs françois : dont les sermons, prônes, homélies,...
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Essays on the Nature and Principles of Taste.
New York: Carvill, 1830. First edition was 1790. First American was 1812 This is Alison's most important work. Read More about Essays on the Nature and Principles of Taste
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The Ladies Calling In Two Parts [AND] The Art of Contentment [AND] The Government of the Tongue.
Oxford: Printed at the Theater, 1705; 1705; 1702. The eighth impression of “The Ladies Calling;”; early impression of “The Art of Contentment;” the sixth impression of “The Government of the Tongue”. Read More about The Ladies Calling In Two Parts [AND] The Art of Contentment [AND] The Government of the Tongue
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ALS. "Rev and Dear Sir" Acknowledging receipt of Annals Vol. VIII Unitarian.
Philadelphia: April 20, 1865. Librarian at the Lenox Library from 1879-1888. Read More about ALS. "Rev and Dear Sir" Acknowledging receipt of Annals Vol. VIII Unitarian
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An Historical Discourse concerning the Necessity of the Ministers Intention in Administring the Sacraments.
London: Printed for Richard Chiswell, 1688. First edition. Due to the Edict of Nantes Allix was forced to leave France for England where he founded a French church for refugees based upon the Anglican church. He was highly esteemed for his learning and principles and on intimate terms with eminent..... Read More about An Historical Discourse concerning the Necessity of the Ministers Intention in Administring the...
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Alphabetum Aethiopicum sive Gheez et Amhharicum, cum Oratione dominicali, Salutatione angelica, Symbolo fidei, praeceptis decalogi & initio Evangelii S. Johannis...
Rome: Typis. Sac. Congreg. de Prop. Fide, 1789. Read More about Alphabetum Aethiopicum sive Gheez et Amhharicum, cum Oratione dominicali, Salutatione angelica,...
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Alphabetum Arabicum una cum Oratione Dominicali, Salutatione Angelica et Symbolo fidei.
Rome: Typis. Sac. Congreg. de Prop. Fide, 1797. Read More about Alphabetum Arabicum una cum Oratione Dominicali, Salutatione Angelica et Symbolo fidei
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Alphabetum Barmanorum seu regni Avensis. Editio altera emendatior.
Rome: Typis. Sac. Congreg. de Prop. Fide, 1787. Second, revised edition, following the 1776 first edition. Text rewritten, plate enlarged. Read More about Alphabetum Barmanorum seu regni Avensis. Editio altera emendatior
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Alphabetum Brammhanicum seu Indostanum Universitatis Kasi.
Rome: Typis. Sac. Congreg. de Prop. Fide, 1771. First edition. Read More about Alphabetum Brammhanicum seu Indostanum Universitatis Kasi
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Alphabetum Cophtum sive Aegyptiacum [Caption title].
[Rome: Typis. Sac. Congreg. de Prop. Fide, n.d., 1809]. The last in the series of elegant type specimens of exotic languages issued by the Propaganda Press from the 1770s onward. Uncommon. Read More about Alphabetum Cophtum sive Aegyptiacum [Caption title
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Alphabetum Graecum cum Oratione Dominicali, Salutatione Angelica, Symbolo Fidei, & Praeceptis Decalogi.
Rome: Typis. Sac. Congreg. de Prop. Fide, 1771. Read More about Alphabetum Graecum cum Oratione Dominicali, Salutatione Angelica, Symbolo Fidei, & Praeceptis...
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Alphabetum Hebraicum Addito Samaritano et Rabbinico cum Oratione Dominicali, Salutatione Angelica, & Symbolo Apostolico.
Rome: Typis. Sac. Congreg. de Prop. Fide, 1771. First edition. Read More about Alphabetum Hebraicum Addito Samaritano et Rabbinico cum Oratione Dominicali, Salutatione...
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The Congressional Psalmist, Containing Favorite Hymn Tunes, arranged for Treble & Bass Voices, with the Words printed in full by...
Manchester: Printed and sold at R. Andrews, nd. Signed by Andrews at bottom of the title-page. Read More about The Congressional Psalmist, Containing Favorite Hymn Tunes, arranged for Treble & Bass...
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Proceedings of the Anti-Sabbath Convention, held at the Melodeon, March 23 and 24, 1848.
Boston: Published by the Convention [Andrews & Prentiss], 1848. Signed by William Lloyd Garrison, with Lucretia Mott on the Business Committee. Read More about Proceedings of the Anti-Sabbath Convention, held at the Melodeon, March 23 and 24, 1848
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Kurzgefasstes exegetisches Handbuch zu des Apokryphen des Alten Testamentes. [In six parts:] [1] Erste Lieferung. Das dritte Buch Esra, die...
Leipzig: Weidmann; Hirzel [parts 2-6], 1851-1860. First Edition. Read More about Kurzgefasstes exegetisches Handbuch zu des Apokryphen des Alten Testamentes. [In six parts:] [1]...
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Gymnasium Arabicum. In quo tres Priores Davidis Odae cum versione Latina, et notis critico-analyticus ….
Wittenberg: Impensis Georgii Marci Knochii, 1724. Arabic and Latin texts of the first three Psalms of David, with discussion of the Arabic grammar and vocabulary. Read More about Gymnasium Arabicum. In quo tres Priores Davidis Odae cum versione Latina, et notis...
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Preces Sancti Nersetis…viginti quatour linguis edit [by H. Aukerian].
Venice: In Insula S. Lazari, 1837. A fine polyglot version of the writings. Read More about Preces Sancti Nersetis…viginti quatour linguis edit [by H. Aukerian
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Jansenist Leader
Les Regles de la Morale Chrestienne, Recueilles du Nouveau Testament par Saint Basile le Grand Archevesque de Cesaree.
Paris: Chez C. Saureux, 1661. Jansenist Leader. With the signature of Ant[oine] Arnauld on the title and a notation by Prospere Zorbé confirming Arnauld's ownership on verso of endpaper. Arnauld, known as "the Great Arnauld" of the noted family of lawyers was the disciple of Cornelius Jansen and leader of..... Read More about Les Regles de la Morale Chrestienne, Recueilles du Nouveau Testament par Saint Basile le Grand...
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