The Catholic Church In Utah 1776 - 1909 by Harris, W. R - 1909

London: Sands & Co., 1902. 8vo size maroon clothbound hardcover with bright gilt titles; 246 toned pages. Contents include: Catholics and Criminal Statistics Christ's Attitude to the Pharisees Acting on Principle Heaven and Hell as Antidotes to Worldliness The Reign of Christ The Incarnation and the Greek View of Life The Immaculate Conception a Development of Doctrine The Church and Liberal Catholicism What brought John Henry Newman into the Catholic Church Do Catholics lead Better Lives than other Men? The Majesty of God Freewill in God and Man The Meaning of the word 'Sectarian' A School of Catholic Thought at Oxford Intercessory Prayer The Theory of Morals Progressive Morality The Law of God Canon Law in its Application to Laymen The Law and Grace The Sanction of Reward Ex-seminary library book with minimal markings. Bumped head and heel of spine; edgewear. Penciled price on fep. Damage to back endpaper where pocket was removed. Slight creases on several page corners;… Read More

Volume 1: The First Crusade and the Foundation of the Kingdom of Jerusalem, Volume 2: The Kingdom of Jerusalem and the Frankish East, 1100-1187. Volume 3: The Kingdom of Acre and the Later Crusades. All three volumes are in Fine Condition in a Fine Slipcase. Due to the size of this item, expedited or priority shipping prices will be individually quoted. Media Mail cost within the U.S. will remain as listed.

Emmor Kimber, No. 93, Market-Street, Philadelphia, 1815; First Edition; tall 12mo (6 7/8" x 4 3/8"); [blank], [blank], i-vi, 7-120, [blank], [blank]; original leather; red morocco title label. A detailed explanatory text of Quaker principles and beliefs, published for purposes of making Barclay’s 17th century Apologia more accessible to 19th century Friends, and to provide accurate information about Quakerism to outsiders. Sixteen chapters covering doctrines, ministry, worship, communion, baptism, oaths, war, etc., plus a concluding nine-page address to the reader. Authored by notable preacher Jesse Kersey (1768-1845) who, in spite of numerous personal trials, remained loyal to Quakerism and was among the leaders of the Hicksite Separation of 1827. Printed by William Fry. Very Good, short (7/8") surface split of the leather at the upper spine shoulders, heavy foxing, paper supple, not brittle, binding tight, sound and square, hinges solid.

Joseph Sharpless, No. 4, Franklin-Court, (Market-Street, Between 3rd. and 4th Streets, South Side, Philadelphia, 1813; First American Edition; 223 pages; original leather boards; red morocco title label. Noteworthy Bible History instructional, adapted for the understanding of everyday people and the young. First published in England during the latter part of the 18th century under the title "An Abridgment Of The Holy Scriptures," it was widely disseminated in both Britain and on the Continent, and by 1814 had undergone 15 editions. Authored by William Sellon (1730-1790), revered curate of St. James, Clerkenwell from 1767 until his death, who was much esteemed for his personal integrity and power as a lecturer. His grandson, Baker Peter Smith, in an 1852 memoir of Sellon reports that he (Sellon) was facetiously referred to by his colleagues as "silver-tongued Sellon" for his ability to bring his hearers to such heights of enthusiasm with his oratory that donations poured in.… Read More

Philadelphia and London: The Biddle Press / Headley Bros., 1908. First Edition First Printing . Hardcover. Good/Fair. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 12mo. 69 pages. Hardcover bound in light tan quarter cloth with brown paper-covered boards and housed in a red dust jacket which may or may not be original to the book. (The jacket does not have the book's title but states "...with best wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year" from Nicholson's Book Shop in Richmond, Indiana). The jacket is heavily damped and worn. This has minimal effect on the binding, but there is a bit of damping on the lower corner of the first few pages, and there is heavy red damping in the rear flyleaf. The book is sound and is clean within. Scarce.

1808-01-01. Unknown Binding. Acceptable. in x in x in. 1803 printing. Both boards severed but present. Printed for Nicholson. Ex library copy with some of the usual markings. Rubbing to the corners. ""A New edition"".

This book is in very good condition. There is minimal to no wear on the front, back and spine of the cover boards. There is no wear on the edges and some slight bumping on the top of the spine corners.The previous owners name is written on the inside of the front cover board and his stamp is affixed ro the front end page. "The publication of An Australian Prayer Book in 1978 was a significant step for Australian Anglicans. Prior to that, The Book of Common Prayer had been used for over three hundred years. In Australia, apart from sympathetic deviations in accordance with section 4 of the Constitution, there was little opportunity for flexibility. The quality of that book, however, was such that it had served well...." - Preface from A Prayer Book for Australia: For Use Together With the Book of Common Prayer (1662) and an Australian Prayer Book (1978)

This book is in good condition. There is wear on the front, back and spine of the cover boards and the edges are worn as well. The corners are bumped as well. The previous owners names are affixed and written on the inside of the front and back cover boards.There is staining on the front, back and spine of the cover boards. The pages are yellowed and tanned, but free of markings. "For each worshiping generation "the people called Methodists" have provided a revised edition of the HYMNAL. In every revision, however urgent the need for different devotional expression, the constraining motive has accorded with the counsel of the apostle:"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord...." - Preface from The Methodist Hymnal

This book is in good condition. There is some wear on the front, back, spine and edges of the cover boards. The corners are bumped on the cover boards. The pages are beginning to yellow and tan, but they are clear of any markings. "The following essays on the heritage of John Calvin were written by people who are, or who have been, members of the Department of Religion and Theology of Calvin College.Two of these are currently members of the faculty of Calvin Theological Seminary: Andrew J. Banstra, Professor of New Testament, a member of the Department of Religion from 1957-1963; and Theodore Minnema, Professor of Ethics and Apologetics, a member of the Department of Religion from 1962-1975. One present member of the Department, Mr. Henry Hooks, was regrettably unable to contribute an essay due to the pressure of completing a doctoral thesis...." - Preface from Exploring the Heritage of John Calvin

Leiden-Boston: Brill, 2013. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Small quarto. 9.5 x 6.25 inches. xiv, 311 pp. New. No dust jacket as issued. Pictorial paper on board. Volume 84, Nag Hammadi and Manichaean Studies.