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THE WAR CRY", December 21, 1940
NY: Salvation Army USA, 1940. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 30pp; illus in color and b&w. Besides Salvation Army officers, authors include Eleanor Roosevelt, Grace Livingston Hill, & others. Christmas issue. 11.5" x 8.5". (more information)
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FORMULA FOR THE GOVERNMENT AND DISCIPLINE OF THE SCHWENKFELDER CHURCH
Pennsburg, PA: General Conference, 1912. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 59pp. Reflects the 1911 revision of the Church constitution, charter and membership rules, Perkiomen Seminary, church history, &c. 6.75" x 5". (more information)
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ASSISI AND THE EARLY FRANCISCANS: S. Chiara, Brother Leo, Egidio, Elias of Cortona
Philadelphia Amer Soc Ext Univ Teaching 1907., 1907. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Few minor spots on covers, else near very good condition. 7.25" x 5.25" 36pp Describes the historical roles of St. Francis and his early followers. Illustrated by two view-plates from photos. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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GOD LED US TO ETHIOPIA
Salunga, PA: Eastern Mennonite Missions, 1956. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 64pp; map, text illus from photographs. This history of the Mennonite Mission at Somalia has sections on the Jesuit and Italian, invasions, Addis Ababa, the Walamo Church, Islam, Paganism, etc. 7.5" x 5". (more information)
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GOD LED US TO TANGANYIKA
Salunga, PA: Eastern Mennonite Missions, 1956. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 47pp; illus from photographs, map. This 22-year history of the Mennonite Mission at Tanganyika (Tanzania) covers local conditions, clinics, leprosarium, etc. 7.5" x 5". (more information)
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GOD LED US TO TANGANYIKA
Salunga, PA: Eastern Mennonite Missions, 1956. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 47pp; illus from photographs, map. This 22-year history of the Mennonite Mission at Tanganyika (Tanzania) covers local conditions, clinics, leprosarium, etc. 7.5" x 5". (more information)
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MARY GRIFFIN AND HER CREED
Worcester, MA: American Antiquarian Society, 1902. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. Edge of cover slightly chipped. 18pp. Offprint from the AAS Proceedings for April, 1902. Smyth analyzes the use of the Apostles' Creed "so near the beginning of one of our older Massachusetts churches," when it was part of the baptismal ceremony for Mary Griffin in 1695 at the First Church of Christ in Bradford. 10" x 6". (more information)
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL DIVISION, S. OF T.: Second Annual Session, Wednesday, June 11, 1845
N-Y: Sons of Temperance, 1845. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. Sewn signatures, as issued. 58pp. The meeting in New York heard reports from NY, NJ, MA, MD, CT, PA, DC, VA, ME, and OH, as well as reports of national scope. 8.75" x 5.5". (more information)
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A DISCOURSE, ADDRESSED TO THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CONGREGATION OF ELIZABETH, NJ, OCTOBER 9, 1867 ... ITS SECOND CENTURY
Albany, NY Charles Van Benthuysen, Ptr 1867., 1867. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Spine reinforced with old paper and in very good condition. 8" x 5.25" 43pp Presents the historical background of this church and discusses the role of the church in society. First Edition. Binding is self-wraps. (more information)
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THE ARAB-ISRAEL WAR IN BIBLE PROPHECY
Upland, CA: Prisoners Bible Broadcast, 1967. First Edition. Soft Cover. Fine. (32)pp; 8pp illus from photographs. 8.25" x 5.25". (more information)
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AN ATLAS OF THE LIFE OF CHRIST
London: George Philip & Son, 1959. Revised Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 27pp; 20 full-page maps in color. These maps trace the journeys of Jesus of Nazareth: Judean (27 AD), Galilean (28-29 AD), and Perean (29-30 AD). 8.5" x 5.5". (more information)
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Group of four items as described below
London, Boston, NY: New Church Press, 1880. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. Includes: (1) Twelfth Report on the New-Church Evidence Society.Annual Meeting held on May 12, 1886. London, 1886; approx 7" x 5", 16pp. (2) A Report on the Swedenborg Memorial in Stockholm, by Willard H. Hinkley. Boston: Massachusetts New-Church Union Press [ca. 1885]; 9" x 6", 8pp. (3) Programme for the 66th Session of the General Convention of The New Jerusalem in the U.S.A., New York, May 27th to 30th, 1886; 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", 4pp; included a trip up the Hudson River to the Highlands, aboard the steamer General Sedgwick. (4) "New Jerusalem Tidings," Vol. I, No. 36, November, 1887. Published at Parkdale, Ontario; 12" x 9" (4)pp; containing Canadian New-Church news. various sizes. (more information)
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MY REASONS FOR JOINING THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS
Independence, MO: Press of Zion's Printing, 1948. Second Edition. Self-wraps. Fine. (32)pp. This 2nd US edition includes prefaces to both the first and second editions. The British author spent several months in Utah before writing this essay, then revisited the state twice. 7" x 4.75". (more information)
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CHRISTIAN'S ANNUAL DIRECTORY THROUGH THE WHOLE BIBLE; Tables for the Reading of Every Day...Scriptures May Be Read in A Year
Philadelphia American Baptist Publ Soc nd [1840]., 1840. Soft cover. Light wear along spine, else in very good condition. 7" x 4.25" (16)pp The AAS has a 12-page edition, Philadelphia [1833-40]. 2nd US Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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SPEECHES OF THE REV. DRS. TYNG, PARKER, AND EVERTS, AT THE BOSTON MEETING, IN BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION
Philadelphia American Sunday-School Union 1844., 1844. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Little wear along spine, else in good condition. 7.5" x 4.75" pp: 39, (8)ads An annual report on the finances and mission of the American Sunday-School Union precedes the speeches. First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH, ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PRAYER
N-Y American Tract Society nd [ca. 1825]., 1825. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Pictorial paper covers and contents in very good condition. 6.5" x 4.25" 12pp Tract No. 29 offers a selection of children's prayers by Dr. Watts and "advice relating to prayer.". Illustrated by woodcuts on cover and title. 1st ATS Edn. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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WATT'S SONGS: GOOD RESOLUTIONS
NY: McLoughlin Bros., 1870. First thus. Pictorial wraps. Good. Spine repaired with thread and tape. (16)pp; color lithographs in text. Contains nine poems against cursing, scoffing, pride in clothes, etc. 5.75" x 3.75". (more information)
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THE COMPUTERS ARE COMING!
Oklahoma City: Southwest Radio Church, 1978. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. 80pp; illus from photographs and drawings. The pastor of the Southwest Radio Church asserts that computers herald a new world financial order as per Revelations 13:16-17. 8.5" x 5.5". (more information)
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SHOULD CHRISTIANS FIGHT?
Scottdale, PA: Mennonite Publishing House, 1951. First Edition. Original Wraps. Fine. 53pp. "Inspired by the Civil War and written soon thereafter," this treatise examines the philosophy of nonviolence. 7.5" x 5.25". (more information)
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THE SHORTER CATECHISM
Philadelphia L. Johnson 1832., 1832. Soft cover. Usual signs of age, else near very good condition. 3.75" x 2.5" 32pp This little catechism has 107 sets of questions and answers. Illustrated by woodcut illus on cover. Early edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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BAPTISM--THE BIRTH OF WATER AND OF SPIRIT
Independence, MO: Press of Zion's Printing, 1920. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. 16 pp. Elder Whitney here describes the Mormon Church's tenets on the rite of baptism. [Flake #9754.] 7.75" x 4.5". (more information)
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RELIGION FOR THE ORIDINARY MAN
Independence, MO: Press of Zion's Printing, 1930. First Edition. Self-wraps. Very Good. (4)pp. A Mormon discusses the role of religion in everyday life. 7" x 4.75". (more information)
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Business card: CHURCH OF GOD! BETHEL--WEST MAIN ST., MOUNT JOY, PENN'A, PUBLIC AFFECTIONATELY INVITED, SEATS FREE
Mount Joy, PA, 1880. Original. not bound. Very Good. Side one: .Alexander Wiley, Pastor. Residence, Main St., West of Market. The four margins contain lines from the Bible. Side two: "PREACHING EVERY SABBATH, MORNING AND EVENING. Sabbath School and Bible Class at One P.M.Lecture and Prayer Meeting every Thursday Evening." Unusual Lancaster County, PA item. 2.75" x 4.25". (more information)
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WILLISTON SEMINARY, FOUNDED 1841, EASTHAMPTON, MASS
Easthampton, MA: Williston Seminary, 1890. First Edition. Soft Cover. Very Good. One illustration near the end was excised. 24pp; 35 illus from photographs, map. Laid in are two lithotype view plates on heavy stock and a map on light stock. 9" x 6". (more information)
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ESCAPE TO SLAVERY
Wheaton, IL: Youth for Christ International, 1969. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 24pp. Aimed at Christian parents, this pamphlet describes how teens abuse various drugs and recommends preventatives & treatments. 9" x 3.5". (more information)
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THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT MARGARET A. MAPLE BY THE PAYMENT OF TEN CENTS HAS BEEN CONSTITUTED A MEMBER OF BABY BAND FOR THE YEAR
1906. not bound. Good. Broadside; a little damage to two corners. Printed on yellow stock within a frame of printer's devices, decorative title, photogravure of young child with long hair. 4.5" x 6.25". (more information)
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A PERSONAL TESTIMONY TO LIFE AFTER DEATH ... after 25 years of evidential experiences ... If a man die, shall he live again?
Philadelphia Published by the author nd [ca. 1956]., 1956. 1st Edition. Soft cover. Few spots on back cover, else near very good condition. 9" x 6" (9)pp Cope claims to have "seen and sometimes touched at least 1,000 spirits materialized in human form.". First Edition. Binding is original wraps. (more information)
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RELIGIOUS PLAYS FOR WOMEN [with] MORE RELIGIOUS PLAYS FOR WOMEN
Indianapolis: Meigs, 1940. First Edition. Original wraps. Very Good. Two volumes, pp: 61 + 77. These volumes contain 13 plays for female casts, appropriate to Christmas, home missions, Biblical subjects, etc. 7.5" x 5". (more information)
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AMERICAN BIBLE UNION: PRINTED APPEAL FOR FUNDS TO SUPPLY 100,000 BIBLES TO SOLDIERS FIGHTING IN THE WAR IN CENTRAL EUROPE
NY American Bible Union June 30, 1859., 1859. Old fold marks, else in very good condition. 10" x 8" (4)pp Notes the success of Bibles-for-soldiers during the Crimean War, just ended; asks each family to send $1; testimonials; &c. Illustrated by vignette of open Bible. orig document edition. Binding is not bound. (more information)
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THE BEEHIVE HOUSE
Salt Lake City: LDS, 1970. First Edition. Pictorial wraps. Very Good. 14pp; color vignettes. Provides a room-by-room description of the Beehive House, built for Brigham Young in 1854, including the two rooms which served as offices of the Governor of Utah Territory until 1857, and as Mormon Church presidential offices until 1918. 9" x 6". (more information)
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