Country parson (45 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Acceptable.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Fair. 1906. New Impression. 301 pages. No dust jacket. Black cloth. Ex-Libris plate stuck to front pastedown. Pages and binding are presentable with common faults. Text is legible throughout. Some issues present such as cracking, inscriptions, inserts, moderate foxing, tanning and thumb marking. Binding remains firm. Boards have noticeable shelf wear with rubbing and corner bumping. Moderate tanning and marking.…

Zustand: New.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Not Issued. 1st Edition. Brown cloth, decorated in blind and spine panel lettered and top text block edged in gilt. Moderately rubbed covers, spine lettering mostly faded, some toning to text block edges. vi,7-437 pp., frontis. engraving. Slight dampstaining in top margin of a few early and late leaves, a minor cosmetic issue. Early printing: copyrighted 1862, this copy dated 1863 on lower main title. Decently preserved copy with minor faults. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Not Issued. 1st Edition. Brown cloth, decorated in blind and spine panel lettered and top text block edged in gilt. Moderately rubbed covers, spine lettering mostly faded, some toning to text block edges. vi,7-437 pp., frontis. engraving. Slight dampstaining in top margin of a few early and late leaves, a minor cosmetic issue. Early printing: copyrighted 1862, this copy dated 1863 on lower main title. Decently preserved copy with minor faults. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Book.…

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Zustand: Very Good. 9 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 16 x 25 cms. Category: Nineteenth Century Magazine; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Zustand: Very Good. 11 pages. An authentic standalone article, extracted from a larger volume. Not a reprint or reproduction, but an original work in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover, prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 15 x 24 cms. Category: National Review; Cosmo Books : 29 years on ABE, 47 years taking care of customers. A bookseller you can rely on. Softcover (Booklet - Unbound Pages).…

Cloth. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Brown cloth with bright gilt lettering and red trim on front cover and spine, corners bumped and worn, spine ends repaired with brown library tape. Spine leans a bit and the cloth is torn along most of the fore-edge, cover shows light rubbing and other wear. Page tops unevenly cut and a little torn. Ex-college-library with a few neat indications, no card pocket. Binding secure, pages somewhat tanned but very clean, no other markings. 332 pages. Packaged carefully for shipment in cardboard with U. S. tracking. Oversized or heavy books may require extra postage for priority or international shipment.…

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Red stamped cloth on boards with gilt lettering to spine. Bound by Westleys and Co. of London. Lightly sun faded. Bumping to extremities, commensurate with age and usage. Decorated title page and chapter headers. The philosophical thoughts of a Victorian, country parson. Andrew Boyd was an Ayrshire born minister in the Church of Scotland. At the time that this book was published he was a minister in Edinburgh.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Pub by J.M. Dent and Co., 1894. NOT exLib. VG+ or better cond. hardcover, no dj. Marbled bds, 3/4 brown leather w/ bright gilt lettering on spine, 5 raised bands. Fore- & bottom edges deckled, t.e.g. Marbled eps. P/O's signature, place & date (1899) on recto of 2nd blank page, o/w book is complete, intact & unmarked. Green cardstock title page w/ bright gilt pict dec & lettering. 2nd title page w/ browntone Frontis illustration & tissue guard. Illus in b&w. 217pp. Square, straight, tight & clean except as noted, overall VG+ or better cond. A handsome volume. Same or next day shipping. Please email any questions.…

Cloth. Zustand: Good+. No Jacket. Two volumes, 1871 and 1873. Author's edition. Green cloth with bright gilt lettering on spines, corners and spine ends bumped and worn, covers show light rubbing and spotting. Ex-library with the usual indications. Page edges tanned. Bindings tight, rear end page of volume I quite worn, text pages somewhat tanned and foxed but clean, no other markings. 639 total pages. Packaged carefully for shipment in cardboard with U. S. tracking. Oversized or heavy books may require extra postage for priority or international shipment.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Poor. First Edition. Hardback. 12mo. Externally a rather poor copy in boards which are badly damp-faded. Internally very good. All edges gilt. Pp.vi,91 + 2pp adverts. Head and tail -pieces. Stories for children which are in the nature of riddles. The solution or key to the riddles is not provided, the parson believing that their meaning will be easily deciphered by the child with the assistance of older friends.…

Paperback. Zustand: Brand New. 442 pages. 9.00x6.00x1.11 inches. In Stock.

Original Maroon Cloth Hardback. Zustand: Very Good. First Edition. 1874. First edition. vi, 320pp. plus a 24 page publisher's catalogue. The author 's name is not stated but it is Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd (1825-1899), a miscellaneous writer and son of Rev. Dr. Boyd of Glasgow. He was originally intended for the English Bar but entered the Church of Scotland, and was minister latterly at St. Andrews. He published several works and is probably best known for his "Recreations of a Country Parson". This volume contains a collection of fourteen essays covering a range of subjects. A few of the chapter headings are: A May Ramble; A Few October Days; Od Competitive Examination and Selection Therapy; Concerning the Disadvantages of Living in a Small Community; Of Growing Old; Of Quarrelsome Folk. The book is bound in the original maroon cloth covered boards with gold titling on the spine. The case of the book is in very good condition with some shelf wear on the boards and darkening around the edges of the front board. The spine ends are bumped and the spine is slightly faded. The contents are tight and clean with an inscription dated 1897 on the back of the front free endpaper.…

Hard Back. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. Grey Cloth boards with gilt blocked titles to spine, 190 x 130 mm approx. 230 pp Portrait frontis + 1 other illustration as called for. First Edition 1948.This work has a Psychic background. Written by the boys father, with simplicity & sincerity.A profound and revealing study. VG/VG[ Book- small ink inscsp. to initial blank page+ a Foyles publisher Bookseller sticker, printed on economy paper which is evenly tanned, binding sound. Dust Jacket price clipped with mild foxing spots and liquid splash to spine. Now in a removable proprietary protective sleeve. Please see our images of the actual book offered for sale.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. SERMONS; COVER SOILED; LIGHT MARKING.

Hard Cover. Zustand: Good +. Hardback, gilt title to spine and front board. Edges gilt. 18cm x 13.5cm. Binding is somewhat faded. Private ownership. (a8).

Zustand: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This insightful book explores the tranquil world of a remote valley community and the lives of its inhabitants through the eyes of a country parson. Set in a time when mountain life reflected older customs and traditions, the author captures the essence of a forgotten way of life. The reader is transported back to a community where the parson acts as the moral compass, where the parish clerk holds mystical importance, and where a deep respect for nature and religious conviction underpins daily life. Weaving together historical detail, personal anecdotes, and an analysis of the period's social and economic challenges, this book not only documents a lost world but also explores universal themes of faith, community, and the enduring power of tradition. Through the author's vivid portrayal, the reader gains a profound understanding of how past generations lived and coped, making this book a valuable contribution to both social history and pastoral studies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is an accessible and practical exploration of a key spiritual challenge of our time: doubt. The author, an eminent theologian, guides readers through a thoughtful examination of common doubts, delving into their roots and offering insightful perspectives to help readers increase their faith. By drawing upon the wisdom of theologians and saints, this book provides a rich resource for those seeking a deeper understanding of Christian beliefs. It emphasizes the importance of embracing both reason and faith in the pursuit of spiritual growth, encouraging readers to engage in honest questioning while also seeking guidance from trusted sources. Through its nuanced and thought-provoking analysis, this book offers a valuable resource for anyone grappling with doubts and seeking a stronger connection to their faith. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Self-Published by the Author, Baltimore, MD. 1886. Hardcover. Book is tight, square, but does have occasional check marks and marginal notes; F/O name on the FFFP and title page. Book Condition: Very Good; light wear to head, tail, and tips; slight soiling to boards and spine; toning to pages of Vol II. Green cloth boards and spine with bright gilt lettering on the spine and front board. Floral pattern endpapers. Internal hinges are sound and not split. This appears to be a printing of the First Printing of Vol.II combined with a second printing of Vol I as Vol. I is dated 1895 on the Title page and 1894 on the copyright page and Vol. II is dated 1896 on the title page and 1896 on the copyright page. Together they make a First Edition of this two volume printing. The pages of Vol. I are white and Vol. II are toned on the periphery from two different publications and two different types of paper. 646 pp in total (320 in Vol.I and 326 in Vol. II) 8vo. Volume I covers Advent to Pentecost. Volume II covers Trinity Sunday to Sunday after Trinity and has Special Services and Funeral Orations. These sermons were preached in a plain country church in the Shenandoah Valley of VA. These sermons are not restricted to his country locale but to what the whole country needs and should have from parsons throughout the land and the world.These sermons are doctrinal, highly instructive, and at the same time practical and always making proper application of the divine truth. A clean very presentable rare copy. …

Hardback. Zustand: G++. No DW. 32 page catalogue at rear dated August 1874. Clean tight text. Hinges cracked. Some wear to spine and rear outer hinge splitting.