Search Results: Devotional Literature from Black Cat Hill Books

Spokane, WA Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare: A Called to Joy Book, 2003. Paperback First Edition Thus (2003); Second Printing in the same year. Fine in Wraps: flawless. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of any creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no discernible imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 0.85 inches). xvii, 215 pages plus extensive Rosary resources and Appendixes. Index. Language: English. Weight: 19 ounces. First Edition Thus (2003); Second Printing in the same year. Trade Paperback.

Boston, MA Daughters of St. Paul, 1980. Paperback First Edition Thus (1980), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Daughters of St. Paul's customary practice. First Edition Thus (1980), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, according to Daughters of St. Paul's customary practice. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing to the panels; a bit of faint discoloration to the rear panel; just the barest hint of creasing near the upper corner of the front panel. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor, unobtrusive flaws only. Bright and… Read More

Boston, MA Beacon Press, 1956. Paperback First Edition Thus [1956], Second Printing [1957]. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to the extremities; moderate rubbing to the wrapper covers; the pages have tanned slightly, due to aging; the bright red background field of the backstrip has been sunned (the white titles thereon remain legible, but are not nearly as bright as they were originally); the binding is very slightly cocked, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. No longer 'As New', but remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xxv, 355 pages. Edited by Charles R. Joy. First Edition Thus [1956], Second Printing [1957]. Trade Paperback.

New York, NY Swedenborg Foundation, 1963. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Later Edition. Very Good++: shows only mild wear to the extremities. Former owner's name and date at front free endpaper. Dime-sized dampstain spot at front panel. Upper corner tips very mildly bumped. Binding square and secure; text clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 585pp. "Standard Edition". Green cloth with gilt titles at backstrip. Translated from the Latin & thoroughly Revised and Edited by the Rev. John Faulkner Potts. First published in the USA in 1837. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Emanuel Swedenborg, born Emanuel Swedberg; 29 January 1688[1] – 29 March 1772) was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, theologian, revelator, and, in the eyes of some, Christian mystic. He termed himself a "Servant of the Lord Jesus Christ" in True Christian Religion, a work he published himself. He is best known for his book on the afterlife, Heaven and Hell (1758). Swedenborg had a… Read More

St. Paul, MN Highbridge Audio, 2001. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes. Read by "Voice of the Century" winner, Grover Gardner. Four Cassette Tapes in As New condition, housed in a plastic tray holder, in similar condition. Boxed in heavy cardstock Box, which shows mild rubbing, faint soiling and moderate wear to its extremities [Good+]. Overall, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable: About Very Good+].

New York, NY Abingdon-Cokesbury Press, 1931. Hardcover First Edition (1931); Later Printing (This is a war edition pukblished in the early 1940s). Good+: Shows mild wear to the extremities of the red cloth-covered boards; the corner tips have been mildly nudged; there is a small gouge in the inside rear hinge gutter where the paper has been punctured; several pages are creased right at the corner tip; mild shelving wear to the lower edges of the red cloth over boards; the expected light tanning to the text pages; the binding leans somewhat but remains secure. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A carefully-used copy showing mild wear and minor,imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.65 x 5.25 x 1.1 inches). 332 pages. Language: English. Weight: 13 ounces. First Edition (1931); Later Printing (This is a war edition pukblished in the early 1940s).… Read More

New York, NY Sheed Andrews and McMeel, 1963. Paperback First Edition Thus in the USA (1963); unstated in accordance with Sheed Andrews and McMeel's customary practice at the time of publication. First Edition Thus in the USA (1963); unstated in accordance with Sheed Andrews and McMeel's customary practice at the time of publication.Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: a mild nudge to the lower corner tips; light wear to the extremities; rubbing to the wrapper covers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting, notations, marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing moderate wear and several cosmetic imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches), xvii, 222 pages. The translation is unattributed. Language: English. Weight:… Read More

Nashville, TN Word Publishers, 1998. Hardcover First Edition (1998); First Printing indicated. First Edition (1998); First Printing indicated. Very Near Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is near flawless, showing only a tiny, superficial nick at the bottom edge of the front panel; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing no flaws. Virtually 'As New'. The DJ is also flawless; unclipped As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Oblong 8vo. (803 x 10.35 x 0.5 inches). Language: English. Weight: 17 ounces. Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY The Methodist book concern , 1924. Hardcover First Ed, unstated. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; very slight spine lean; faint soiling; former owner's name at front free endpaper. Binding secure; text clean. Despite noted flaws, remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 119pp. Brown cloth over boards wity black titles and designs at front panel and backstrip. (Kingdom of God series). First Ed, unstated. Hardcover: Lacks DJ. Harris Franklin Rall (1870–1964), Ph. D. was the first president of Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado after it reopened in 1910 till 1915, and he also served as the Henry White Warren professor of Practical Theology. Rall later became president of Garrett Biblical Institute in Evanston, Illinois, and taught theology there. Rall was active in the social gospel movement, seeking to relate Christianity to the ills of society. Garrett named its lecture series after him. Rall authored 24… Read More

New York, NY W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. Paperback First Edition Thus [1983], Fifth Printing. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows just a hint of wear to extremities; the very mildest rubbing; the price has been removed at the lower rear panel; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear only. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. (7.35 x 4.8 x 0.3 inches). 95 pages. Translated by David Patterson. Language: English. Weight: 3.6 ounces. First Edition Thus [1983], Fifth Printing. Trade Paperback. . 

Wallingford, PA Pendle Hill Publications, 2010. Pamphlet Library Discard. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear along the stapled backstrip. Binding perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. 8vo 35pp. Pendle Hill Pamphlet 410. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

New York, NY Doubleday: Image , 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus (1996), Twenty-Third Printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of scuffing at the lower rear panel where a price sticker has been removed; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.2 x 5.35 x 0.35 inches). 116 pages. Introduction by Thich Nhat Hanh. Language: English. Weight: 4.6 ounces. First… Read More

New York, NY Cambridge University Press, 1991. Paperback First Edition Thus (1991), Third Printing (1993). Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing no flaws. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Appears unread. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.85 x 6 x 1.05 inches). xv, 432 pages. Language: English. Weight: 25.3 ounces. First Edition Thus (1991), Third Printing (1993). University Press Paperback.

London, UK George Allen & Unwin, 1931. Hardcover First Edition [1931]; Second Printing [1932]. Very Good: shows very light wear to the extremities, with a mild bump at the bottom edge of both boards; mild rubbing; the gilt titles and the front panel and backstrip are somewhat dulled; faint overall soiling; the pages have tanned very slightly, due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean, but a couple of former owner's have added their name, place and date to the front free endpaper, one in ink, the other in pencil. Despite a number of minor flaws, and light overall wear, this book remains a clean, sturdy, and quite presentable reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 94pp. First Edition [1931]; Second Printing [1932]. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

New York, NY Harper & Row: Torchbooks, 1968. Paperback Second Edition (1968), Revised. The first Torchbooks edition was published in 1965. The French original in 1957. The English translation first appeared in 1960. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and a faint stress crease to the wrapper covers; a price has been neatly blacked out at the lower front panel; the binding leans ever so slightly, but remains secure. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor, unobtrusive cosmetic flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo.(8 x 5.35 x 0.4 inches). 160 pages. Bibliography. Translation unattributed. Introductory Essay on Pierre Teilhard de… Read More

London, UK Hodder & Stoughton , 1936. Hardcover First Ed; First Printing, so stated. First Ed; First Printing, so stated. Very Good+: shows just a hint of wear to the extremities; a bit of very faint, sparse foxing at the top edge; former owner's finely penned name at the front free endpaper; a few tiny, very faint spots at the front panel. Binding shows barely discernible lean, but remains perfectly secure; text clean. Remains clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. 200pp. Burgundy Cloth over boards with gilt lettering at the back strip. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Albany, NY State University of New York Press, 1972. Hardcover First Edition [1972], so stated. First Edition [1972], so stated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use; faint foxing to the outsided edges of the text pages; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. There is a short note at the top of the front free endpaper, but the book is free of ownership notations, inscriptions, marks, or labels. The DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing, mostly to the mustard-toned background field of the rear panel; the white background field of the front panel shows the faintest foxing; the price has been clipped. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (1.5 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches). x, 319 pages. Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds. Hardback with DJ. 

Tucson, AZ Medio Media. Audio CD Two Compact Discs (CDs) in "Like New" condition, housed in a black hard-plastic billfold case in Very Good+ to Near Fine condition showing a little shelf-rubbing to the bottom edge. The black plastic has a clear plastic cover, under which colorful sheet of liner notes has been placed. This is a little larger than the plastic sleave and sticks out perhaps an eighth of an inch above it, at the top edge and this area has become creased and torn in spots (about Very Good). Overall, Near Fine. Product Size: 7.5 x 5.25 x 0.55 inches. Weight: 4 ounces. MM 8006-1 & 8006-2. Audio CD.

New York, NY Paulist Press, 1975. Paperback First Edition USA (1975), unstated. First published in in same year in London. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; the price has been nearly rubbed out at the upper corner of the rear panel; the binding leans very slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text clean. Free of any creases. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing several minor flaws. No longer quite pristine, but remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.5 x 5.5 x 0.65 inches). 221 pages. Language: English. Weight: 11 ounces. First Edition USA (1975), unstated. First published in in same year in London. Denominational Press Paperback. 

London, UK Fontana Books, 1969. Paperback First Edition Thus (1969), so stated. First published in English in 1964. The original French edition appeared in 1959. Scattered UNDERLINING IN INK to page 57. Else, Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of careful use: the pages have tanned somewhat, due to aging; light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing and numerous faint stress creases to the wrapper covers; the backstrip has been reinforced with clear cellophane tape; the binding is square and secure. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A moderately used copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing light wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws. Clearly a flawed copy, but would make a very good reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo.(7.05 x 4.3 x 0.65 inches). 332 pages. Translated from the French by Norman Denny. Language: English. Weight: 6.5 inches. First Edition… Read More