The lives of the desert fathers, 1714

1757 1ed Lives of Holy Fathers Desert Saints Monastics Monks Hermits Villefore Catholic Abbe Bourgoing de Villefore was a 17th-century French historian known for his extensive biographical sketches of

Cassianus, Johannes (c. 360-435) Collationes Patrum (Conferences of the Desert Fathers) Lyon: Philip Tinghus, 1574. Octavo, woodcut printer's device to title, bound in full 17th century mottled sheeps

1846 BEAUTIFUL BINDING Desert Fathers Monastics Old Testament Egypt Monks A rare historical book in an exquisite, decorative binding! Clara Filleul de Petigny’s “Faith in the Desert” is a rare 1

COMPLETE IN 5 VOLUMES. Hard bound. Very good condition. Some wear of bindings Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum.

CARVER, Raymond (1938-1988). My Father’s Life. Derry, NH and Ridgewood, NJ: Babcock & Koontz, 1986. Tall 8vo. Frontispiece woodcut by Gaylord Schanilec. Original blue Fabriano Roma wrappers with

Woman With Jug. Framed limited edition 276 of 300. Mid century piece created in artist's iconic collage style art. Exquisite portrayal of Israeli desert life. Signed i pencil lower right. Numbered low

Born in New York City in 1930, Gordon Shepard was raised in an artistic family. Her performed and made visual art all his life. Shepard's father, Otis Shepard, was a well-known commercial artist and a

Group of five Gorham limited edition porcelain figurines from the Norman Rockwell Collection, maker marked on the undersides with collection and title, includes: (1) 1962 series "Life with Father," "S

AN ICON OF THE PROPHET ELIJAH, HIS LIFE IN THE DESERT AND HIS FIERY ASCENT TO HEAVEN Russian, late 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The image in the centre of the panel showing the Pro

AN ICON OF THE PROPHET ELIJAH, HIS LIFE IN THE DESERT AND HIS FIERY ASCENT TO HEAVEN Russian, circa 1800 Tempera on wood panel. The background made of silver, covered by a golden lacquer. Four selecte

oil on shaped wood board 11 x 16 3/4 inches

Unknown artist, titled and dated on verso, oil on canvas, 20 x 24 inches.

“The Life of Dr. George Bull, Late Lord Bishop of St. Davids with the History of the Controversies in Which he Engaged…”, by Robert Nelson, printed at London by J.L. for Richard Smith, MDCCXIV (

1855 BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Autobiography Life US Founding Father Essays Illustrated “Benjamin Franklin: His Autobiography; With a Narrative of His Public Life and Services” by Rev. Horatio Hasting

LOT (4) INCLUDING HOLY BIBLE WITH CARVED BOARDS, 1895; HITHCOCK'S COMPLETE ANALYSIS OF THE HOLY BIBLE, 1873; LIVES OF EMINENT SAINTS, BUTLER, 1880; LIVES OF THE FATHERS, MARTYRS & SAINTS, BUTLER, VOL.

Chromolithogaphs Published 1899, London for "Lives of The Fathers, Martyrs & Other Principal Saints" Paper Size: 10.5 x 7 inch (27 x 18cm) Good condition overall

Lee Hayes (American, 1854-1946). Original oil painting on canvas board. A rugged California mountain landscape with indigenous cactus and other desert plant life. Artist signature lower right. Having

AN ICON SHOWING THE PROPHET ELIJAH, HIS LIFE IN THE DESERT AND HIS FIERY ASCENT TO HEAVEN Russian, Syzran, late 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The halos made of silver, covered by a

AN ICON SHOWING THE PROPHET ELIJAH, HIS LIFE IN THE DESERT AND HIS FIERY ASCENT TO HEAVEN Russian, 18th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The background made of silver, covered by a golden l

DESCRIPTION: Leslie Naveh "Lions of Jerusalem" Sculpture. Features a multicolored glitter design with depictions of jerusalem, animals and desert plant life. Shaped in a Lion motif and finished with a

Leon Gilmour- ''Christmas Candles''; ''Desert Still-Life''- 2 wood engravings, 1936, 1938, both signed, dated, titled and numbered 40/100 and 17/100 in pencil, very good condition. 5 3/4 x 4''; 8 3/4

A SMALL ICON SHOWING THE PROPHET ELIJAH, HIS LIFE IN THE DESERT AND HIS FIERY ASCENT TO HEAVEN Russian, early 19th century Tempera on wood panel with kovcheg. The haloes gilded. Minimally restored. 18

Impressionist scene, well listed artist, on canvas, image area 16" X 18" plus gold frame...Born in St. Joseph, Missouri, she left there to live with her father, Henry Fish, on a Kansas sheep ranch whe

Vocal Poetry by John Aikin, MD New York, Longworth, 1811, Red, White and Blue miniature, Happy Voices, River of Life, Golden Robin, Father Kemp's Old Folks Concert Tunes, Thomas Moore's Irish Melodies