Rev john macgowan (13 Ergebnisse)

hardcover. Zustand: Fair. Philadelphia, 1851; poor condition; leather covered boards very worn; both boards detached but present; almost all sine cover chipped off; corners of boards exposed; end papers detached but present; rear end paper has handwritten note and names on it; title page loose; interior unmarked with light foxing throughout; 16mo, 5 3/4" to 6 3/4" tall; 284 pages. …

Decorated Cloth. Zustand: Poor. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket as Published. (iv), 377pp, lacks front free endpaper, prelims attached by thread, foxing to pages, both hinges split but text block is still attached to spine, rear fixed endpaper has some loss, black cloth with a blind-blocked pattern to both boards, edges worn, top edge starting to fray, gilt spine lettering, binding thread visible to spine, covers rubbed and stained. Size: 5 x 3.35 Inches. Moral Guidance.…

Quarter Calf. Zustand: Good. with vi + 312pp, portrait, frontispiece by Sudlow, text somewhat foxed and marked throughout, nicely rebound by Stephen Conway, Manchester, 1817. Sudlow (illustrator).

Hardcover. Zustand: Poor. NO Dustwrapper. Volume 2 Only (VOLUME MISSING Infernal Conference pages: section title 1-233) comprising of: To Which is Added, A LOOKING-GLASS for Professors of Religion; consisting of seven interesting and practical subjects. Together with Discourses on the Book of Ruth. Likewise Socinianism brought to the test; or Jesus Christ proved to be either the adorable God, or a notorious imposter; in twenty letters to the Rev. Dr. Priestley. Also the Arians' and Socinians' Monitor. Three engraving including one of Boaz and Ruth by C.P. Marillier (1740-1808). Handmade book plate of Barnardston West. Printed for Thomas Kelly, London - No Date (one illus dated 1st July 1816). illus pages 235-676 + 1 plate + 2 plates (No frontis in this volume) at rear hb No Dust-wrapper, brown simulated leather (snakeskin?), spine detached (included), very worn, some staining, pages browned, fragile condition, readable, poor. …

new edition hardback in original cloth Very Good 32 mo. 336pp., colour & b/w plates, text ills., maps, appends., bibliog., index, Loose in binding, 2 loose pages but appears complete. partial 6pp. of publishers' catalogue bound at rear.

First Edition. First edition, 8vo, pp. ix, [1], 622; prelims lightly wormed, front free endpaper badly toned, text lightly toned throughout, pp. 615-618 (appendix and index) with tears and some small loss; this copy likely a file copy of The Straits Times, with their rubberstamp on p. [iii] and p. 616; original teraacotta ccloth stamped in gilt on upper cover and spine; small cracks in joints, hinges starting; a copy with some flaws, printed on lousy paper, but the book is sound in its binding. Without the folding map. John Macgowan (1835-1922) was a Belfast-born missionary to China with the London Missionary Society, and the author of at least a dozen books on China, the Chinese language, folk lore, etc. …

LeatherBound. Zustand: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 50. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1802 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 50.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. 308pp; rear hinge cracked, light blue/grey decorative front board, spine warped and faded, presentation inscription to fep. with date, eps. toned, b/w plates, one plate loose between pages 160-162, pages 244 & 245 toned due to cutting placed inside, edgewear. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Book. …

Hardcover. Zustand: Poor. Infernal Conference: Or, Dialogues of Devils. By the Listener. In two volumes [bound as 1] [by John MacGowan] London, printed. Philadelphia, re-printed And sold by Stewart & Cochran. 1794 334 pages + 1 page of ads. Once bound in full leather, now not. Leather spine intact and front board present but detached. Rear board missing. Some scribbled and notations in ink on the inside front cover and endpaper. First blank page has writing on it as well, "Eli Shankle his book bought at the widow Halleys March the 21 day 1807 price 100 cents Eli Shankle." The name William Halley signed on the title page. Some pencil notations on the title page, calculating the age of the book in the 1870s. On the last page is written "Eli Shankle 1807 Thomas Berry 1777 Ely Shankle his hand and pen 1234567" Two volumes bound together, each with a title page. Text block fine, pages thin and uniformly faded. The book comes from a Washington DC auction-house. This is significant because there is a well documented William Halley who lived on King Street in Alexandria in the from the 1780s until his death in the early 1800s. He left his property to his wife Esther Halley. The book itself is scarce in an early edition -- it seems to have been first published in 1772. It was popular in America, and was printed there as far west as Pittsburg and Kentucky, in addition to at the eastern presses.…

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. London: Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner & Co., 1907, 1907 First edition. Octavo, 25.7*17.2cm, viii, 368pp. Complete with all plates and pages. 1st Edition. Good/No Jacket.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. Reprintedn of 1883 1stedn London: Trubner; 8vo black pebbled cloth, gilt titles to cover and spine, red chop of LGT to fep ow unread NF/ndj: viii+611pp, appends. chin colophon; romanized Amoy /Xiamen/Southern Min and chinchars listed under English language definitions, ,ie English to Chinese order/. "The Amoy dialect is one of the four principal dialects which, with their varieties, are spoken by at least seven millions of people. These dialects viz: the Chang-chow, the Chin-chew, the Tung-an, and the Amoy, extend to about one hundred miles North, West, and South of Amoy." .…

1816. 8 vo. New Edition of this thought-provoking book which takes a unique approach to discussing the vices that exist in society, politics, and religion and is presented as a series of dialogues between devils who discuss the various ways in which people are tempted and led astray by their own desires and weaknesses. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Contemporary dark brown calf boards in good condition, embossed to edges, a little chipped to rear board and spine tips. Endpapers age toned, a little spotted as expected. Rear free endpaper inscribed in pencil 'Bought at Ogden School of Rochdale. The Rev Jas Hargreaves [.182.]. Just cracking over gutter to preliminary leaves. Frontispiece sits loose from text block. Remaining text block very sound. 304 pp. collated and complete. Please contact Christian White Rare Books Ltd for more information or images of this item.…

Leather Bound. Zustand: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1832. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 298, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 298 298.…