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This book is in very good condition except for the dust jacket. It is in acceptable condition THe dust Jacket is worn, torn and fading. The previous owner's name is written at the top of the first page.Four Nero Wolfe novels in miniature, published in book form for the first time. Christmas Party, Easter Parade, Fourth of July Picnic and Murder is no Joke. There is a marking on the first page.

To be a hundred year old book, it is in very good condition. Minimal wear to the cover. Pages are beginning to tan. Religion In A World At War deals with, very specifically, religions role, place, and cause in war history. it is a justification for all that is good about man, even though, we continue to fight, Another miracle, that this book was published during Word War I.

This antiquarian book is in fair condition. The binding is loose and coming apart and the cover is torn along the spine and the corners are worn. The pages inside the book are tanned and yellowed. One of the pages is loose. This book is not for reading or handling. It should be used as a collector's piece."The Congregational Church Hymnal, edited at the request of the Congregational Union by the Rev. Dr. G.S. Barrett, was published in 1887, and has been widely used by Congregational Churches both in this country and abroad. It is not possible any adequate estimate of the great influence of the book...." - from the Congregational Hymnal

This book is an antique but it is in poor condition. The binding is loose and peeling off the spine of this book. The cover is worn substantially on the edged, corners and all over. The previous owners name is written on the inside front board and the front end page. The inside pages are yellowed and tanned and the page is torn. "A complete story of Panama, as well as the history, purpose and promise of its world famous canal - the most gigantic engineering undertaking since the dawn of time. Approved by leading officials connected with the great enterprise. Profusely illustrated by over 600 unique and attractive photographs taken expressly for this book by our special staff." - Panama

This book is in very good condition. There is minor wear on the cover, edges, corners and spine. The previous owners mark is on the inside front board. The pages are crisp, clean and white. The ribbons are in very good condition also. This is the Sacramentary used in church services by the Roman Catholic Church.

This book is in fair condition. There is significant wear on the front, back and spine of the cover boards The edges are also worn and the corners are bumped to the point of fraying. The previous owners name is inscribed on the inside of the front cover board. The pages are yellowed and tanned. This antiquarian book provides all the old standard hymns and the Psalms. A true collector's item.

This book is in very good condition. There is minimal to no wear on the front, back and edges of the cover boards.The corners have been bumped. The previous owners name is stamped on the inside of the front cover board and his seal is affixed to the front page. The pages are crisp and clean from any markings. The pages are starting to yellow. "...This is not the first time that a Book of Common Prayer has been Made available for use in congregational worship in Italy. More than a century ago, forms of worship which had been prepared by members of the Italian Reformed Church were reviewed by Lord Plunket, Archbishop of Dublin, and others. These services were then issued with the approval of the Bishop of Salisbury, to whom the Archbishop of Canterbury, acting for the Lambeth Conference of 1878, had entrusted spiritual oversight of the reformed congregation in Italy...." - Introduzione from Il Libro della Preghiera Comune e l' Ammminisrazione dei Sacramenti e gli altri riti e cerimonie della Chiesa… Read More

This book is in very good condition.There is almost no wear on the front, back and spine of the cover boards. There is one mark on the back cover board. The edges are as new, and the corners are not bumped. The pages are crisp, white and clear of all markings. "Introductory Rites: The ministerial function of the Introductory Rites is to call together the assembly of a community to listen to God's Word and to celebrate the Eucharist. The Entrance Procession and Entrance Song enables the assembly to enter into the spirit of the celebration, that is, to meet Jesus Christ...." - Order Of Mass from Glory & Praise

This antiquarian book is in poor condition. There is significant wear on the front, back and spine of the cover boards. There are numerous soil stains on the cover boards. The edges are very worn on the cover boards and the corners of the cover boards are bumped badly. The pages are yellowed and tanned and torn The book is free from any markings."The Sunday School Chorister has been compiled, under the direction of the publishers, by one thoroughly acquainted with music and the needs of children assembled in Sunday School. The hymns and carols are selected for the seasons of the Christian Year, together with hymns for special occasions, so as to meet all the demands of the Sunday School. The Litanies for the seasons will be found a very desirable feature to be used in each Sunday's service. The service should always be choral, but an alternate service, to be read, is also given, to be used when so desired...." - Publishers Preface from The Sunday School Chorister A Service And Tune Book For The… Read More

This book is in good condition. There is some minor wear on the front, back and spine of the cover boards and the edges. The corners are bumped. The previous owners name is pasted on the inside of the front cover board. The pages are just yellowing, but clear of any markings. "In these days of high tension, both international and personal, the need for better understanding among people of all countries, all races, and all creeds is greater than ever before in the history of the world. An increased spirit of brotherhood, predicated on a clearer concept of the religious beliefs of others could well result in a new appreciation of their tenets, thereby creating an attitude of respect which is frequently lacking today both in business and in political contacts...." - Foreword from Days And Customs Of All Faiths

The books in this multi-volume set are in very good condition. There is almost no wear on all three books in this set. The front, back, spine and cover boards are in very good condition as well as the edges. There is minor bumping on the corners of all three books. The previous owners name is written on the inside of the front cover boards of all three books. The pages of all three books are tanned and yellowed but clear of any markings. This multi-volume set contains the complete plays of Eugene O'Neill.

This book is in fairly good condition. There is some wear on the front, back, edges, and spine of the cover boards, as well as spots on the outside back cover board. There is minimal bumping and fraying on the cover boards. The pages are yellowing and tanning, with some vertical fraying and warping, but the pages are clear of markings. A few of the pages are dog-eared and edges torn. "The Forsyte Saga was the title originally destined for that part of it which is called 'The Man of Propery; and to adopt it for the collected chronicles of the Forsyte family has indulged the Forsytean tenacity that is in all of us. The word Saga might be objected to on the ground that it connotes the heroic and that there is little of heroism in these pages. But it is used with a suitable irony; and, after all, this long tale, though it may deal with folk in frock coats, furbelows, and a gilt-edged period, is not devoid of the essential heat of conflict. Discounting for the gigantic stature and blood-thirstiness of… Read More

This book is in very good condition. There is very little wear on the fronthe, back, edges, and spine of the cover pages. The pages are white crisp and clear of markings. "The General Assemblies of 1980 and 1983 directed that a hymnal be developed 'using inclusive language and sensitive to the diverse nature' of the church. The Program Agency and the General Assembly Mission Board responded by creating a hymnbook committee of eighteen persons, reflecting the breadth and diversity of the church. The group included hymnologists and professional musicians. Members of the committee, which was established in accordance with General Assembly guidelines, were from small and large churches and represented the ethnic diversity of the denomination. They sought to affirm the centrality of the sacraments, ecumenical and missions dimensions, the perspectives of women, and the concerns of youth and age...." - Preface from The Presbyterian Hymnal, Pew Edition

This book is in good condition. There is some wear and staining on the front, back, spine and edges of the cover boards. The corners are bumped. The pages are yellowed but clear of any markings. "The third edition of this commentary is distinguished from the two previous ones not only by the inclusion of all the psalms and the commentary, but also by the attempt that has been made in this new addition to determine afresh the context of the composition and transmission of the psalms and return the conclusions derived from this enquiry to go to count for the historical and theological exposition of the individual psalms and applying this method the commentary as to a large extent become a new book...." - Preface To The Third Edition from The Psalms: A Commentary

This book is in good condition. There is some wear on the front, back, spine and edges of the cover boards. There is some staining on the cover boards also. There is bumping on the corners of the cover boards. The lettering on the spine is fading. The previous owners name is affixed to the inside of the front cover board. The pages are yellowed but clear of any markings. "The purpose of this commentary is unabashedly theological. It's concern is to understand exodus a scripture of the church. The exegesis arises as a theological discipline within the context of the canon and is directed toward the community of faith which lives by its compassion of Jesus Christ....." - Preface from The Book Of Exodus: A Commentary