Philosophy, Spirituality, Religion from Louise Aird
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THE SPANISH INQUISITION: A HISTORICAL REVISION
por Henry Kamen
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- 2000
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- Perfect, in slipcase
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This is a very handsome copy of The Spanish Inquisition: A Historical Revision, by the British historian Henry Kamen, who is an expert on the subject. In it, he dispels many of the myths and misconceptions about what happened during that dark time; he argues that there was less persecution and violence than we think.
This book was first published in… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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THE RED & THE BLACK
por STENDHAL
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- Usado - Fine
- Condição de sobrecapa
- n/a
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- First
- Published
- 1974
- Encadernação
- Perfect, in Slipcase
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- 1
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West Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
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This is a mint-condition copy of The Red and The Black, A Chronicle of the 19th Century, the brilliant novel written in 1830 by the great French author Stendhal (Henri Beyle).
It is a social satire, and psychological novel, about the ambitious, social-climbing, manipulative Julian Sorel, who becomes the pawn of the ruthless people around him.
This copy was published by… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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ST JOAN OF ARC
por VITA SACKVILLE-WEST
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- Usado - Fine
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- n/a
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- First
- Published
- 1995
- Encadernação
- Perfect, in Slipcase
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- 1
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West Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
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The is a mint-condition copy of the Folio Society's version of St Joan of Arc, the superb biography of the saint written by the British author Vita Sackville-West (1892-1962).
On gorgeous paper, with lots of maps and letters and illustrated with woodcuts by the English artist Chris Daunt.
The book comes in a slipcase which has a little wear. But the book… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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THE HOLY SINNER
por Thomas Mann
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- n/a
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- First
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- 1951
- Encadernação
- Perfect
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The Holy Sinner is the last book written (in 1951) by the German writer and Nobel Laureate Thomas Mann (1975-1955). It explores the origins of evil, original sin, and evil's connection with magic.
This is the first American edition, also dated 1951.
336 pages. Dark blue boards with the title impressed on the cover and gold lettering on spine.
The original owner signed… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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RUBAIYAT OF OMAR KHAYYAM (English & Persian)
por Omar Khayyam, Edward FitzGerald
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- Usado - Fine
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- Fine
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- First, one-off, commissioned piece
- Published
- 2010
- Encadernação
- Perfect, in Leather
- ISBN
- 9789643360337
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- 1
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West Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
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This is one of a limited-edition run of a commissioned book, of The Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, the book of poetry attributed to the 'astronomer poet' of Persia, who died in 1131. It uses the translation of Edward FitzGerald (1809-1883).
The book may have been created c 2010. According to a statement in the book, it was created by Mohammadi Hosseinpour… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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THE BOOK OF TEA
por OKAKURA KAKUZO
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- Usado - Near Fine
- Condição de sobrecapa
- Very Good
- Edição
- First, Replica
- Published
- 1976
- Encadernação
- Perfect, in Slipcase
- ISBN
- 9780804800693
- Quantidade Disponível
- 1
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West Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
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€ 17,21
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This is a near-perfect copy of The Book of Tea: A Japanese Harmony of Art, Culture and the Simple Life, written in 1906 by the Japanese scholar Okakura Kakuzo (1863-1913). It is the earliest English-language account of Zen Buddhism and its relation to the arts. Okakura's view was that "tea is more than an idealization of the form of drinking;… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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PEONY: A NOVEL OF CHINA (aka THE BONDMAID)
por PEARL S BUCK
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- Condição de sobrecapa
- Poor
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- First
- Published
- 1948
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This is a first edition, first printing, of Peony, by the American writer Pearl S Buck (1892-1973) who, in 1938, became the first American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature. Upon its publishing, it was simply title 'Peony'. In later editions, it was released as Peony, a Novel of China and as The Bondmaid.
It was published in 1948… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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THE MESSAGE TO THE PLANET
por IRIS MURDOCH
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- Usado - Near Fine
- Condição de sobrecapa
- Fine
- Edição
- First
- Published
- 1989
- Encadernação
- Perfect
- ISBN
- 9780394221311
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- 1
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This is a first edition of The Message to the Planet, by the British writer Iris Murdoch (1919-1999). It was her 24th novel and was published in 1989.
From the publisher:
For years, Alfred Ludens has pursued mathematician and philosopher Marcus Vallar in the belief that he possesses a profound metaphysical formula, a missing link of great significance to… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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MONSIGNOR QUIXOTE
por GRAHAM GREENE
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- Usado - Fine
- Condição de sobrecapa
- Fine
- Edição
- First
- Published
- 1982
- Encadernação
- Perfect
- ISBN
- 9780919630253
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- 1
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West Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
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This is a stated first edition of Monsignor Quixote, the 1982 novel by the British author Graham Greene. It is his take on Don Quixote, and is about Communism, dictatorship and the Catholic religion (he was a fervent Catholic).
232 pages.
It does not appear to have been read, or even opened.It is in mint condition. Preço do item
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HARPER'S: WHO & WHAT IS AMERICAN? ISRAEL LOBBY. MEPKIN ABBEY.
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- First
- Published
- 1992
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This is the January 1992 issue of Harper's Magazine.
See Table of Contents Scan
Who and What is American
Bush and the Israel Lobby
Retreat to Mepkin Abbey
David Updike & His Multi-Racial Son
82 Pages
The original mailing label is on the cover. The Double Acrostic was completed. The paper has yellowed.
But this magazine was not read; all of the subscription covers are still in… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR BROCHURE & LIBRETTO
por Andrew Lloyd Wright, Tim Rice
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- Usado - Very Good+
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- First
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- 1972
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This is the souvenir brochure and libretto from the original London production (August 1972) of Jesus Christ Superstar, which ran at the Palace Theatre and starred Steve Alder, Colm Wilkinson and Anna MacLeod.
8 1/2" x 11 1/4".
28 pages plus covers and including a fold-out centre spread.
The back cover has a couple of scuff marks. The front cover has a couple… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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KIM
por RUDYARD KIPLING
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- Usado - Fine
- Condição de sobrecapa
- Near Fine
- Edição
- Library Edition (not ex-Library)
- Published
- 1951
- Encadernação
- Perfect
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- 1
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West Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
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This is a very nice copy of Kim, the classic tale by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1901. It is set in the imperialistic world; a masculine world dominated by travel, trade and adventure, and strict divisions between white and non-white. It is about the relationship between Kim, a white man born in India, and an old ascetic priest, a… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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THE INSIDE OF THE CUP
por WINSTON CHURCHILL
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- Usado - Near Fine
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- First
- Published
- 1913
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- 1
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€ 15,14
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This is a first edition of The Inside of the Cup, the best-selling 1913 novel about poverty that sparked a nationwide debate about the role of Christianity and religion in daily life.
It was written by the American author Winston Churchill (1871-1947) who, at the time, was more famous than the Winston Churchill the politician, who was also a writer.… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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THE BIBLE TELLS ME SO & WHITHER THOU GOEST. PLUS REVIVAL HYMN BOOK
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- Usado - Very Good
- Edição
- First
- Published
- 1955
- Encadernação
- Sheet Music
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- 1
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This is a matched pair of hymns, published in 1955:
Whither Thou Goest and The Bible Tells Me So.
Both are in excellent condition.
I'm also including Great Revival Hymns, a 50-page booklet of religious songs. It is undated, but it is clearly very old.
See scan for contents.
It's a little frail but perfectly usable.
Note: I have lots of vintage sheet music listed… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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FAVORITE HYMNS TO PLAY & SING + SINGING YOUTH FOR CHRIST
por John Ferris Loth
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- Usado - Very Good+
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- First
- Published
- 1942
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- Music Books
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- 1
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This is Favorite Hymns to Play and Sing for Church, School, Home, a 60-page collection of 38 hymns collected by the Canadian music educator John Ferris Loth.
It is undated, but the last hymn is God Save the King, and Loth started working for the Waterloo Music Co in 1942, so it's likely from the early 40s.
See scan of first… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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GORE VIDAL: FIVE EARLY NOVELS
por GORE VIDAL
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- Usado - Very Good+
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- First
- Published
- 1979
- Encadernação
- See notes
- ISBN
- 9780905712390
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- 1
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West Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN
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This is a collection of five early novels by the great American writer Gore Vidal (1925-2012).
It is a stated first edition, published in 1979 for the British market (bought in the UK).
The books are
Williwaw--his first novel, published in 1946. It is a drama about war, maritime adventure and murder.
The City and the Pillar--his third novel, published in 1948. It is… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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VANITY FAIR: KATIE HOLMES & SCIENTOLOGY
por VANITY FAIR
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- Usado - Very Good+
- Edição
- OCTOBER
- Published
- 2012
- Encadernação
- Magazine
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- 1
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Vanity Fair October 2012
Cover: Katie Holmes
See Table of Contents Scans
272 Pages
Excellent condition. Minor wear. Preço do item
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A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN
por JAMES JOYCE
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- Usado - Fine
- Condição de sobrecapa
- Near Fine
- Edição
- Centennial
- Published
- 2016
- Encadernação
- Mint Condition
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- 1
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This book is undated, but it was published to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the publication of A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, so it would be 2016.
James Joyce was an Irish novelist, short story writer, poet, teacher, and literary critic who is regarded as one of the most important writers of the 20th… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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IN THIS HOUSE OF BREDE
por RUMER GODDEN
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- Usado - Near Fine
- Condição de sobrecapa
- Good
- Edição
- First US
- Published
- 1969
- Encadernação
- Perfect
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- 1
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In This House of Brede is a 1969 novel by the British novelist Rumer Godden (1907-1998).It is a serious portrait of religious life that centers on Philippa Talbot, a highly successful professional woman who leaves her comfortable life among the London elite to join a cloistered Benedictine community of contemplative nuns, at England's Brede Abbey.
It was… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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THE PEACEABLE KINGDOM
por JAN DE HARTOG
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- Usado - Near Fine
- Condição de sobrecapa
- no
- Edição
- First
- Published
- 1972
- Encadernação
- Perfect
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- 1
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This is a first edition of The Peaceable Kingdom, An American Saga, the 1972 novel by the prolific Dutch-American playwright and novelist Jan de Hartog (1914-2002). De Hartog moved to the US in the early 60s and became a Quaker.
From an online synopsis:
"I am George Fox," said the fair-haired stranger. "May the Lord bless thee and awaken thee, Margaret Fell."… Ler mais sobre este item Preço do item
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