Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Latest books 10 June 2009

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.

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[451895] Townsend, J H. The Adventures of a Bible: a True Story. London: Protestant Truth Society, 1980. Pamphlet. Very Good . 8 pages, story of a Bible in Dublin. Multiple copies available. Date not stated but late 20th century. GBP 0.55

[514917] Van Horn, Leonard T. The Ruling Elder (The Reformed Faith - And You series). Decatur, GA, U.S.A.: Presbyterian Church in America, 1980. Pamphlet. Good . 15 pages, multiple copies available. GBP 0.65

[431723] Rice, John R; Pyle, Hugh F. 21 Assorted Booklets. Murfreesboro: Sword of the Lord Publishers, 1976. Pamphlet. Good . 13 booklets by Rice and 8 by Pyle of various dates including 2 or 3 duplicates of different dates/covers. On courtship, marrriage, family, childrearing, dress, etc. Includes Rice’s 1956 booklet ‘Negro and White: Desegregation - Right or Wrong? How Much? How Soon?’ This has no underlining or marking though about 3 of the other booklets have some neat red pen underlining. GBP 12.50

[431724] Zook, Mary (rewritten by). The Fisherman’s Daughter. Crocket, Kentucky, USA: Rod and Staff Publishers, Inc, 1980. Hard Cover. Good . 101 pages. The story of Elsie and Gatty. Undated but late 20th century. GBP 2.75

[431725] Hanks, Geoffrey. Helen: The Story of Helen Keller. Exeter: Religious Education Press, 1977. Pamphlet. Average ISBN: 0080212344. . 28 pages, title page stained. GBP 0.75

[431726] Hyles, Jack. How to Rear Children. Hammond, Indiana, USA: Hyles-Anderson Publishers, 1976. Paperback. Average . 192 pages, some neat red pen underlining. GBP 1.75

[431727] Living Word Curriculum. 24 Curriculum Booklets. Glendale: Gospel Light Publications, 1963. Pamphlet. Average . Bundle of Student and Teacher booklets for 8 curriculum levels from infants to adults - 2-1, 3-1, 4-3, 5-1, 6-1, 7-1, 8-1, 9-1, 10-3, 11-1, 20-3, 29-3. GBP 2.75

[431728] Vander Boon, Mrs J. Two Wonderful Christian Stories: Thou Lord Seest Me; The Royal Law. Rock Valley: Mrs J Vander Boon, 1980. Pamphlet. Average Plus . 35 pages. Undated but late 20th century. Two copies available at the time of cataloguing. GBP 0.75

[431729] Stephenson, Elspeth Mary. Mary’s Bible: The Story of Mary Jones. London: British and Foreign Bible Society, 1972. Paperback. Average . 96 pages, paper browned.z GBP 1.00

[431730] Hoeksema, Herman. God is Our Refuge and Strength: A Very Present Help in Trouble: Good News for the Afflicted. South Holland: South Holland Protestant Reformed Church, 1975. Pamphlet. Average . 23 pages, meditations that first appeared in Church bulletins. Undated but late 20th century. Several copies available. GBP 0.55

[431731] Jahsmann, Allan Hart. It’s All about Jesus: A Book of Devotional Readings–to Be Read by Older Children–to Be Read to Young Children. St Louis: Concordia, 1975. Paperback. Good ISBN: 0570030315. . 157 pages. Line drawings are of 1970s children, not of the Biblical incidents described. GBP 1.75

[431732] Anon (said to be C J Ladd). Bright Lights in Dark Times: or The Waldenses and their Persecutions in the Valleys of Piedmont. Oak Park: Bible Truth Publishers, 1980. Hard Cover. Average Plus . 112 pages, undated but late 20th century reprint of an old (probably Victorian) book. GBP 3.75

[431734] Stretton, Hesba. Jessica’s First Prayer. St Catharines: Paideia Press, 1980. Paperback. Good ISBN: 0888155492. . 72 pages. GBP 2.25

[431735] Norel, Klaas; Schoolland, Marian M (trans). Stand By, Boys! A True Story About Holland’s Fight Against the Sea (English language translation of ‘Houen Jongens!’). Addison: Bible Truth Publishers, 1980. Paperback. Good . 81 pages, a story based on events in Zeeland during the flooding of 1953. Undated but late 20th century. GBP 2.75

[431736] Poole-Connor, E J [Edward Joshua]. Behaviour for Young Christians: A Bible Christia Unity Fellowship Study. Weybridge: Bible Christian Unity Fellowship, 1970. Pamphlet. Good . 45 pages, including 24 brief words of exhortation from passages of Scripture, plus material by Bishop Thompson and Bishop Ryle on Christian unity. Undated but circa 1970. GBP 0.75

[431737] Anon. Child’s Catechism of Scripture History and Doctrine. Belfast: Familybooks Ltd (The Presbyterian Bookshop), 1980. Pamphlet. Good . 12 pages, 129 + 46 questions. GBP 0.55

[431738] Anon. Mini-Guide to the Contents of the Bible (bundle of 4 copies). Swengel: Reiner, 1970. Pamphlet. Good . Brief (average 4 words) description of each chapter of the Bible in sequence. ‘Can be carried inside any standard size Bible’ (though this might be difficult in some of the smaller ones popular in Scottish Presbyterianism). GBP 0.75

[431739] Lawson, Roderick (ed). The Shorter Catechism. Edinburgh: Knox Press, 1970. Booklet. Good ISBN: 0906731194. . 64 pages. This copy undated. GBP 0.75

[431740] Banfield, Mr & Mrs Legh. The Tender Blade and an Early Harvest: An Account of Mary Banfield, Hove. Leicester: Oldham & Manton Ltd, 1976. Cloth. Good . 50 pages, reprint of memorial volume to a child who died in 1943. Gospel Standard Strict Baptist. GBP 2.75

[431741] Hellenbroek, Abraham. A Specimen of Divine Truths for those who are Preparing themselves for the Confession of Faith. Grand Rapids: Netherlands Reformed Churches of America, 1974. Pamphlet. Good . 96 pages, 5 copies available at the time of cataloguing. GBP 1.50

[431742] Lorimer, Norman (ed). The Two Roads. Kilmarnock: John Ritchie Limited, 1980. Pamphlet. Good . 55 pages, various authors. Undated copy. GBP 0.75

[431743] Hoeksema, Herman. Doctrinal Review: Questions for those who Look Forward to Professing their Faith in the Lord Jesus (bundle of 4 copies). USA: Unknown Publisher, 1960. Pamphlet. Good . 12 pages, undated item. GBP 1.00

[431744] Anon. Caring by Encouragement: A Seminar to Help You Discover the Basic Principles of Christian Caring. Sunbury-on-Thames: CWR, 1987. Spiral. Good . 19 pages, large format. GBP 1.75

[431745] Anon. Caring by Enlightenment: A Seminar to Help You Discover the Basic Principles of Enlightenment. Sunbury-on-Thames: CWR, 1987. Spiral. Good . 20 pages, large format. GBP 1.75

[431746] Cruz, Nicky; Buckingham, Jamie. Run Baby Run. London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1987. Paperback. Average ISBN: 03401499582. . 240 pages, paper browned. GBP 1.00

[431747] Masters, Peter; Whitcomb, John C. Separation and Obedience. London: Metropolitan Tabernacle, 1983. Pamphlet. Good . 15 pages, large format. GBP 0.75

[431748] Lockyer, Herbert. All the Children of the Bible. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1976. Hard Cover. Good / Average. ISBN: 0310280303. . 287 pages. GBP 4.50

[431749] Anon. A Manual of Doctrine for Young People. Belfast: Reformed Presbyterian Church of Ireland, 1958. Pamphlet. Average . 67 pages. GBP 1.75

[431750] Settle, Paul G. Studies in the Shorter Catechism. Weaverville, North Carolina, USA: The Presbyterian Journal, 1970. Paperback. Average Plus . 80 pages, a handful of instances of neat red pen underlining. Undated but estimated circa 1970. GBP 1.75

[431751] Creed, Richard & Sandra. Together for God. London: Triangle, 1981. First Edition. Paperback. Average ISBN: 0281038171. . 96 pages, paper somewhat browned, autobiography, about a disabled couple. GBP 1.50

[431752] Adams, Jay E. Godliness Through Discipline. Phillipsburg: Presbyterian and Reformed Publishing Co, 1983. Second Edition. Booklet. Good ISBN: 0875520219. . 25 pages.. GBP 0.75

[431753] Whitehead, Jaqueline. Arabella Finds Out. Tain: Christian Focus Publications, 1996. Paperback. Good ISBN: 1857921615. . 143 pages, children’s fiction. GBP 1.00

[431754] Smith, Margaret. That Final Summer. Tain: Christian Focus Publications, 1992. Paperback. Good ISBN: 1871676916. . 127 pages, fiction for young teens. GBP 1.00

[431755] Rayment, Anne. Only Children. Tain: Christian Focus Publications, 1990. Paperback. Average ISBN: 1871676290. . 160 pages. Fiction for young teens. GBP 1.00

[431759] Anon. Godliness is Great Gain. Conrad, MT: Triangle Press, 1990. Paperback. Very Good . 83 pages. Stories modernised for present-day children from a 19th century book. GBP 1.75

[431760] Torrey, Reuben Archer. Vest Pocket Companion for Christian Workers. Welwyn: James Nisbet & Co Ltd, 1950. Hard Cover. Good . 119 pages. Undated but estimated mid 20th century. GBP 1.75

[431761] Bible, Authorised Version, King James Version. The Sufferings of the Messiah Foretold (bundle of 7 copies). London: Scripture Gift Mission, 1969. Pamphlet. Average Plus . 16 pages, comparison of OT and NT scriptures in two columns. GBP 1.50

[431762] Desborough, Agnes. Poems on Bible Characters: Arranged in Alphabetical Order. London: C J Farncombe & Sons Ltd, 1925. Paperback. Average . 64 pages, a bit dilapidated. GBP 1.75

[431763] Anon. A Catechism for Boys and Girls. Worthing: Henry E Walter, 1969. Pamphlet. Average ISBN: 0854794212. . 24 pages, 134 questions, based on ‘Catechism for Young Children’ from USA. GBP 0.75

[431764] Anon. A Catechism for Boys and Girls. Worthing: Henry E Walter, 1969. Pamphlet. Good ISBN: 0854794212. . 24 pages, 134 questions, based on ‘Catechism for Young Children’ from USA. GBP 1.00

[431765] Mortimer, Favell Lee. Peep of Day: The Child’s Classic. Inverness: Free Presbyterian, 1971. Paperback. Average Plus . 168 pages. GBP 2.00

[431766] Anon. The Martyr of the Catacombs: A Tale of Ancient Rome. Chicago: Moody Press, 1982. Paperback. Good ISBN: 0802400116. . 160 pages. GBP 1.75

[431767] Bunyan, John; et al. Pictorial Pilgrim’s Progress. Chicago: Moody Press, 1960. Paperback. Poor . 254 pages, paper browned, some pages loosening. GBP 0.75

[431768] Anon. The Little Woodchopper. Oak Park: Bible Truth Publishers, 1977. Paperback. Average . 64 pages. GBP 1.50

[431769] Montgomery, Henry & M’Cheyne, Robert Murray. The Children in ‘59: New Year’s Address to the Young & Reasons Why the Young Should Flee to Christ Now. Kilkeel: Mourne Missionary Trust, 1990. Pamphlet. Good . 16 pages. Undated but circa 1990. GBP 1.25

[431770] Willison, John. The Mother’s Catechism: Being a Preparatory Help for the Young and Ignorant to Their Easier Understanding the Assembly’s Shorter Catechism. Glasgow: Free Presbyterian, 1980. Booklet. Good ISBN: 0902506064. . 32 pages. 4 copies available at the time of cataloguing. GBP 0.75

[431771] Hellenbroek, Abraham. Abridged Instruction Book. Grand Rapids: Netherlands Reformed Churches of America, 1962. Pamphlet. Good . 15 pages, 5 copies available at the time of cataloguing. GBP 0.75

[431480] Anon. A Bible Word List and Daily Reading Scheme. London: Trinitarian Bible Society, Pamphlet. Good ISBN: 1862282595. . 32 pages. One of the earlier printings of this publication (pale blue cover). 10 copies available at time of cataloguing. GBP 0.55

[431772] Anon. The Lord’s Way in the Deliverance Out of the Greatest Distress Shown to Daniel Brouwer in the Hour of Trial. Midland Park: Macedonia Mission Society, 1967. Pamphlet. Good . 32 pages. GBP 0.75

[431773] Anon. A Simple Narrative Consisting of the Way of Conversion of Margaret Vermeer. Midland Park: Macedonia Mission Society, 1980. Pamphlet. Good . 24 pages. GBP 0.75

[431774] Los, P. The Old Jack-Tar and His Last Voyage. Midland Park: Macedonia Mission Society, 1980. Pamphlet. Good . 32 pages. GBP 0.75

[431775] Pape, Dorothy. Walls Are for Leaping. Sevenoaks: OMF Books, 1983. First Edition. Paperback. Good ISBN: 0853631506. . Christian biographical story of a Japanese disabled lady. 156 pages. GBP 2.25

[431776] Stewart, Irene. The Adventures of Sandy and Ann; More About Sandy and Ann. Edinburgh: Knox Press, 1970. Pamphlet. Average . 28 + 52 pages, bundle of 2 pamphlets. GBP 0.75

[431777] Anon. A Mother’s Prayer. Midland Park: Macedonia Mission Society, 1980. Pamphlet. Good . 32 pages. GBP 0.75

[431778] MacLean, George F; [Pollok, Robert]. Helen of the Glen: Through Trial to Triumph. Tain: Christian Focus Publications, 1988. Paperback. Good ISBN: 0906731801. . 48 pages, illustrated. GBP 1.75

[431779] DeVelde, Everett C. Covenant Children’s Catechumen Course. Philadelphia: Orthodox Presbyterian Church, 1966. Pamphlet. Average . 12 pages. GBP 0.75

[431780] Anon. Aunt Margaret’s Twelve Stories to Illustrate and Impress Important Truths. Choteau: Gospel Mission, 1980. Paperback. Good . 126 pages, reproduction of a 19th century American Sunday-School Union publication. GBP 2.75

[431781] Kingston, William Henry Giles. Rescue at the Eleventh Hour. Choteau: Gospel Mission, 1980. Paperback. Good . 77 pages, reproduction of Protestant Truth Sociey edition. Historical story from the days of the martyrs of the English Reformation. GBP 2.75

[431782] Alcock, Deborah. Under Calvin’s Spell. London: Protestant Truth Society, 1935. Cloth. Good . 318 pages. Christian historical novel. Undated but estimated first half of 20th century. GBP 3.75

[431783] Anon (said to be O’Brien, Charlotte Grace). George Wayland, the Little Medicine Carrier. Choteau: Gospel Mission, 1983. Paperback. Good . 72 pages. GBP 2.75

[431784] Schenk, Mary; et al. The Hand of the Lord: A Witness of the Life of Mary Schenk and Certain Wondrous Dealings of God in the Life of Aart Verrips. Stickney, South Dakota: Netherlands Reformed Churches in America, 1980. Pamphlet. Good . 40 pages. GBP 1.75

[431785] Van Der Sluis, C M. No Other Gods. Midland Park: Macedonia Mission Society, 1965. Booklet. Good . 28 pages, narrative of a child lost in shipwreck and later re-united with her repentant mother. Translated from Dutch. GBP 1.00

[431786] Los, P. Rags and Bones. Midland Park: Macedonia Mission Society, 1980. Pamphlet. Good . 24 pages GBP 0.75

[431787] Anon. Ruth’s Reward and Other Christian Stories. USA: J Van Zweden, 1975. Pamphlet. Average . 63 pages. GBP 0.75

[431788] Anon. Roses and Thorns; and Prison Roses. Conrad, MT: Triangle Press, 1989. Paperback. Good Plus . 65 pages. GBP 1.75

[431789] M’Cheyne, (McCheyne) Robert Murray. Another Lily Gathered. Kilkeel: Mourne Missionary Trust, 1981. Pamphlet. Average . 39 pages. GBP 2.75

[431790] Hoeksema, Gertrude. Lori. Grand Rapids: Reformed Free Publishing Association, 1987. Paperback. Good ISBN: 0916206335. . 153 pages, story of the conversion of a mentally-impaired deaf-mute girl. GBP 2.75

[431791] More, Hannah. The Two Wealthy Farmers: The Death of Christ. Choteau: Gospel Mission, 1981. Paperback. Good . 188 pages. GBP 2.75

[431792] Ashdown, A George. The General with a Wooden Leg: The Life and Labours of General John Charles Beckwith among the Waldensians. Bognor Regis: New Horizon, 1980. Hard Cover. Signed by Author. Good / Average. ISBN: 0861162048. . 50 pages, illustrated, author’s signature to flyleaf, occasional neat red pen underlining. GBP 4.75

[431793] Hegeman, Cornelius; Laman, William C; Van Zweden, John. Gems from the Past. Grand Rapids: The Inheritance Publishers, 1989. Paperback. Very Good . 120 pages, selected sermons from the Netherlands Reformed Congregations in North America. GBP 2.75

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