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The list below contains the latest items we have catalogued in our offline database. If you are reading this the same day it was posted then they may well not yet have appeared on any of the websites on which we sell (we generally update sites every few days, not daily). Please email us to order books.

[400367] Scott, Thomas. The Force of Truth. London: Sovereign Grace Union, 1929. Cloth. Average . 140 pages, reprint of Religious Tract Society edition. Spiritual autobiography of Thomas Scott, the commentator and rector of Aston Sandford, Buckinghamshire. 1747-1821. According to the Schaff-Herzog encyclopedia the book narrates "his change from rationalistic Unitarianism to the highest type of Calvinistic fervor, a work regarded as one of the most impressive spiritual autobiographies ever written" and he "succeeded John Newton, who had converted him to Calvinism, as curate of Olney". GBP 3.25

[400368] Carmichael, Alexander. The Believer's Mortification of Sin by the Spirit (first published in the year 1677.) To which is added, An Essay on Hypocrisy. Edinburgh: W P Kennedy, 1846. Cloth. Poor . 246 pages, heavy pencil and pen underlining and annotation throughout by D A MacFarlane, late Free Presbyterian minister of Dingwall. Preface by W K Tweedie. Alexander Carmichael (1639-1677) was minister of Pettinain, Lanarkshire, was persecuted for his Christian activities and transported to London. He was the father of the philosopher Gershom Carmichael. Uncommon book. GBP 19.50

[400369] Worcester, Bishop of; Robertson, James; et al. Book by Book: Popular Studies on the Canon of Scripture: Old Testament. London: Isbister & Co Ltd, 1896. Cloth. Average Minus . 230 pages, some pen underlining to a fairly small proportion of the pages, top of title page missing. GBP 5.75

[400370] Clark, Samuel; Gurnall, William. The Christian's Inheritance; or a Collection of the Promises of Scripture, Under Their Proper Heads. (plus) The Helmet of Salvation. Edinburgh: Johnstone & Hunter, Cloth. Average Minus . 368 pages. Samuel Clark (1684-1750) was pastor of the Independent Chapel, St Albans, with Matthew Henry giving the closing exhortation at his ordination. William Gurnall (1617-1679) was Rector of Lavenham in Suffolk. Pen underlining and marking, primarily to early pages. GBP 19.50

[400371] Gifford, Edwin Hamilton. The Incarnation: A Study of Philippians 2: 5-11: and a University Sermon on Psalm 110. London: Longmans, Green, and Co, 1911. Cloth. Poor . 105 pages, foxed, much untidy underlining (pencil?). GBP 3.75

[400372] Paterson, Alexander Smith. A Concise System of Theology, Being the Shorter Catechism of the Westminster Assembly of Divines, Analyzed and Explained. Edinburgh: John Johnstone, 1841. Cloth. Average . 454 pages, a little wear and tear to spine, some pencil and coloured pencil marking. Alexander Smith Paterson, a ministerial student who died in 1828 aged 25, was the son of Alexander Paterson, a minister in Dundee, and nephew of Dr Paterson, a minister in Montrose. Prefatory essay on the History and Arrangement of the Shorter Catechism by Duncan MacFarlan, a minister in Renfrew. GBP 5.75

[400373] Moody-Stuart, Kenneth. Brownlow North: His Life and Work. London: Charles J Thynne, 1912. Cloth. Poor . 320 pages, spine damaged and taped, foxed. Brownlow North (1810-1875) of upper-class English background, became an evangelist with the Free Church of Scotland, including during the 1859 revival. GBP 1.75

[400374] Leahy, Frederick Stratford. Satan Cast Out: a Study in Biblical Demonology. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1975. First Edition. Paperback. Average ISBN: 0851512348. . 181 pages, paper somewhat browned. GBP 1.75

[400375] Morris, Leon. The First Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians: An Introduction and Commentary: TNTC Tyndale New Testament Commentaries Series. London: Tyndale Press, 1958. First Edition. Hard Cover. Poor . 249 pages, by an Australian Evangelical Anglican. Heavy pen underlining and annotation to a sizeable number of pages at various points, by D A MacFarlane, late Free Presbyterian minister of Dingwall. GBP 1.50

[006387] Pratt, John H (ed). The Thought of the Evangelical Leaders: Notes of Discussions of the Eclectic Society, London, During the Years 1798-1814. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1978. Cloth. Average / Average. ISBN: 0851512704. . 535 pages. Theological discussions between Newton, Cecil, Scott, Simeon etc. Fore edges have stain (coffee?), top edges a little foxed/stained, text clean. GBP 4.75

[006388] Pink, Arthur W. The Life of Elijah. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1997. Paperback. Good ISBN: 0851510418. . 313 pages. GBP 2.00

[006389] Machen, J Gresham. The New Testament: An Introduction to Its Literature and History. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1976. First Edition. Cloth. Good / Good. ISBN: 0851512402. . 386 pages, edges slightly discoloured. GBP 5.75

[006390] Smeaton, George. The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1980. Cloth. Average Minus / Average Minus. ISBN: 0851511872. . 418 pages; unlike earlier Banner reprints of this book, this was reprinted from the Second Edition of 1889. Page edges a little stained, dust jacket adhered to boards, presumably due to some past temporary dampness. GBP 4.75

[006391] Hendriksen, William. Survey of the Bible. Welwyn: Evangelical Press, 1977. Fourth Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Average ISBN: 0852340761. . 497 pages. Edges somewhat stained and foxed. GBP 4.75

[006392] Lloyd-Jones, D Martyn. From Fear to Faith: Studies in the Book of Habakkuk - and the Problem of History. London: Inter-Varsity Fellowship, 1953. First Edition. Paperback. Average . 76 pages. GBP 2.25

[006393] Alexander, James W. Thoughts on Preaching: Being Contributions To Homiletics. Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1975. Cloth. Average Plus / Average. ISBN: 0851512100. . 318 pages. Top edges foxed. GBP 4.75

[006394] Young, Edward J. An Introduction to the Old Testament. London: Tyndale Press, 1960. Revised Edition. Hard Cover. Good / Average. . 456 pages. GBP 3.75

[006395] Brown, David. The Four Gospels: A Commentary, Critical, Experimental, and Practical. London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1969. Cloth. Good / Average. ISBN: 0851510167. . 486 pages, large format. GBP 4.75

[006396] Davidson, David. The Comprehensive Family Bible: Volume 1 (only, of 2?). London: Blackie & Son, 1858. Leather. Average . 708 pages, 13½ x 10¼ x 2¼ inches; brown leather, a little cracking to back external hinge, boards a little stained, some evidence of damp and insect attack at front and back, internally mostly quite good apart from limited foxing and grubbiness. Covers Genesis to Song of Solomon. GBP 19.50

[006397] Macsween, Annie. Siuthad! Cursa Ur Gaidhlig: Ceum 1. Stornoway: Acair, 1989. Spiral. Average Plus ISBN: 0861528328. . 82 pages, study workbook on the Scottish Gaelic language, large format. GBP 6.75

[006398] Ordnance Survey. Loch Lomond & Inveraray Area: Landranger 1:50000 Series No 56. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1989. Map. Good ISBN: 0319220567. . This is one of the remapped Landranger Second Series 1:50,000 (1¼ inches to the mile) maps, folded, with a cover. GBP 2.00

[006399] Ordnance Survey. St Andrews & Kirkcaldy Area: Landranger 1:50000 Series No 59. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1982. Map. Good ISBN: 0319220591. . This is one of the earlier Landranger First Series 1:50,000 (1¼ inches to the mile) maps which were revised from the 1 inch to 1 mile series, folded, with a cover. GBP 2.00

[006400] Ordnance Survey. Dumfries, Castle Douglas & Surrounding Area: Landranger 1:50000 Series No 84. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1987. Map. Good ISBN: 0319220842. . This is one of the remapped Landranger Second Series 1:50,000 (1¼ inches to the mile) maps, folded, with a cover. Cover slightly battered with a tear mended, otherwise good. GBP 2.00

[006401] Ordnance Survey. Dorchester & Weymouth: 1:50000 First Series Sheet 194. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1974. Map. Good ISBN: . . This is one of the earlier First Series 1:50,000 (1¼ inches to the mile) maps (now Landranger) which were revised from the 1 inch to 1 mile series, folded, with a cover. GBP 2.00

[006402] Ordnance Survey. Chichester & The Downs: 1:50000 First Series Sheet 197. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1974. Map. Good . This is one of the earlier First Series 1:50,000 (1¼ inches to the mile) maps (now Landranger) which were revised from the 1 inch to 1 mile series, folded, with a cover. GBP 2.00

[006403] Ordnance Survey. Purbeck: 1:25000 Second Series Sheet SY 87/97/SZ 07. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1970. Map. Good ISBN: . . The 1:25,000 (2½ inches to the mile) Second Series map, folded, with a cover. GBP 2.00

[006404] Ordnance Survey. Royston (Herts): Pathfinder Series No 1026. Southampton: Ordnance Survey, 1993. Map. Good ISBN: 031921026X. . The 1:25,000 (2½ inches to the mile) series map, folded. Covers TL 24/34. GBP 2.00

[006405] Barnett, G I. Barnett's Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, Abbots Langley Street Plan with Index. Barking: G I Barnett and Son Ltd, Map. Good . Probably 1980s; about 4½ inches to the mile for the main Hemel Hempstead map. GBP 1.00

[006406] Maclaren, James. Key to Exercises and Answers to Examination Questions in Gaelic Self-Taught. Glasgow: Alexander MacLaren & Sons, 1960. Fourth Edition. Booklet. Average . 40 pages. GBP 1.00

[006407] Paterson, John M. Gaelic Made Easy: a Guide to Gaelic for Beginners: Part 1: Comprising 10 Lessons in Gaelic. Glasgow: Dionnasg Gaidhlig Na h-Alba, 1958. Fourth Edition. Booklet. Average . 40 pages, staples rusted. GBP 1.75

[006408] Paterson, John M. Gaelic Made Easy: a Guide to Gaelic for Beginners: Part 1: Comprising 10 Lessons in Gaelic. Glasgow: Dionnasg Gaidhlig Na h-Alba, 1976. Seventh Edition. Booklet. Good . 40 pages. GBP 1.75

[006409] Renier, Fernand G. Dutch Dictionary: Dutch-English, English-Dutch. London: Routledge, 1997. Paperback. Good Plus ISBN: 0415046106. . 571 pages, reprint of a dictionary first published in 1949 GBP 2.25

[006410] Easson, Richard. Dornoch: A Royal Burgh: A Book of Drawings by Richard Easson. Golspie: Northern Times (printed by), 1986. Booklet. Good Plus ISBN: 0951138103. . 28 pages, penned gift inscription to title page. GBP 3.75

[006411] Phillips, Alastair. My Uncle George: The Respectful Recollections of a Backslider in a Highland Manse. Glasgow: George Outram & Co Ltd, 1954. Paperback. Average . 64 pages, somewhat irreverent anecdotes of a childhood in the Free Church Manse of Fearn, Easter Ross, with Uncle George MacKay the minister. GBP 2.00

[006412] Miers, Richenda. Scotland: Cadogan Guides. London: Cadogan Books Plc, 1994. Fourth Edition. Paperback. Very Good ISBN: 0947754636. . 560 pages, many maps and drawings in the text. GBP 1.50

[006413] Yoxon, Paul; Yoxon, Grace. Echoes of Camusfearna. Findhorn: Findhorn Press, 1997. First Edition. Paperback. Good Plus ISBN: 1899171762. . 121 pages, illustrated about the Yoxons' adventures on the Isle of Skye and their foundation of the International Otter Survival Fund. GBP 2.50

[006414] Abraham, Gerald. The Concise Oxford History of Music. Newton Abbot: Readers Union, 1979. Cloth. Good / Average. ISBN: 0193113198. . 968 pages, Readers Union imprint of Oxford University Press book. GBP 2.75

[006415] New Gems of Song. New Gems of Song: a Choice Selection of Hymns and Sacred Songs (Tonic Sol Fa edition). London: Pickering & Inglis Ltd, Paperback. Poor . 200 pieces with tonic sol-fa notation (do re mi), mostly copyrighted by Homer A Rodeheaver in the first quarter of the 20th century. Spine dilapidated. GBP 1.50

[006416] Storms, Samuel C. One Thing: Developing a Passion for the Beauty of God . Tain: Christian Focus, 2004. Paperback. Very Good ISBN: 1857929527. . 188 pages. GBP 2.75

SOLD   [400376] Auld, Alexander. Memorial of David Stephen. Wick: W Rae, 1874. Cloth. Average . 152 pages, mainly in large print. David Steven (born 1789) was a Christian whom lived in Bower, Caithness. Uncommon book. GBP 14.50