Search Results: Christian Ethics from Black Cat Hill Books

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.

New York, NY Oxford University Press, 1994. Hardcover First Edition [1994]; First Printing indicated. First Edition [1994]; First Printing indicated. Fine in Fine DJ: Book shows binding square and secure; text clean. DJ unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 285pp. 8vo. 304 pages. Hardback with DJ. Robert Abzug's fresh approach to antebellum reform illuminates some of its underlying causes. Abzug explores the antebellum religious imagination, positing that the reformers set about "sacralizing the world"--radically joining Heaven and Earth. In antebellum America, the language of religion, politics and science all reinforced each other. Abzug argues that Lyman Beecher confronted the crisis in New England identity by transferring its spiritual identity as a spiritual Israel to all of America. This sense of mission then drove the evangelical program of reform. Likewise, William Lloyd Garrison re-imagined the basis of American society by… Read More

Walinford, PA Pendle Hill Publications, 1995. Paperback First Edition Thus (1995), unstated. Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; the mildest rubbing to the panels; a crease near the lower front corner tip; a couple of tiny smudges at the fore-edge; the binding square and secure; the text is clean. 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 copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing very mild wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections Bright and Clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 1.25 inches). xi, 403 pages. Language: English. Weight: 25.4 ounces. First Edition Thus, unstated. First Edition Thus (1995), unstated. 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.

Philadelphia, PA Fortress Press, 1979. Paperback First Edition Thus in the USA [1979], so stated. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to upper outside edge of the front panel; some mild rubbing. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 101pp. First Edition Thus in the USA [1979], so stated. Denominational Press Paperback.

New York, NY The Seabury Press, 1969. Hardcover First Edition [1969], unstated. Very Good in Very Good DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of moderate use. The Book shows some mottling to the extremities; the slightest spine lean; a few flecks of foxing at the fore-edge; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. The DJ shows mild rubbing and faint soiling to the white background field; jut a hint of wear to the extremities; sparse, faint foxing to the front panel only; the price has been clipped; mylar-protected. Overall, remains a structurally sound, tightly bound copy, showing a few minor flaws but not much wear at all in a like DJ. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. viii, 216 pages. First Edition [1969], unstated. Hardback with DJ.

Valley Forge, PA Trinity Press International, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus [1996]; First Printing indicated. Three pages show HI-LIGHTING and four pages show NEAT PENCIL UNDERLINING. Else, Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to extremities; mildest rubbing; faint creasing to the front panel. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 158 pages. First Edition Thus [1996]; First Printing indicated. Denominational Press Paperback. 

Cambridge, England Cambridge University Press, 1966. Hardcover First Edition (1966), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted and same date at the title and copyright pages, in accordance with Cambridge University Press's customary practice. First Edition (1966), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted and same date at the title and copyright pages, in accordance with Cambridge University Press's customary practice. Near Fine in Near Fine DJ. The Book shows a publisher's mark at bottom edge; else only minimal shelving wear to the lower extremities; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. 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, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and clean. Corners… Read More

Kessinger Publishing, 2004. Paperback Reprint Edition (2004). Very Good+ to Near Fine in Wraps: shows moderate spine lean; else flawless; the binding is secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creases to the covers. 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, near-to-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single flaw. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9 x 6 x 1 inches). xlvi, 335 pages. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 5.4 ounces. Reprint Edition (2004). Academic Press Paperback. Theodore Parker (1810 – 1860) was an American Transcendentalist and reforming minister of the Unitarian church. A reformer and abolitionist, his words and popular quotations would later inspire speeches by Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr.

New York, NY Charles Scribner's Sons, 1912. Hardcover First Edition (1912), unstated, but implied: no subsequent printings noted, in accordance with Charles Scribner's Sons' customary practice prior to 1929. Shows margin lines and underlining, mostly in pencil but a few in ink on pages 350-426. Else, Very Good: The Book shows indications of careful use: light shelving wear to the lower extremities; very slight spine lean; former owner's not unattractive blind stamp and a three word note indicating a gift; the outside edges of the text block are a tad dust-dulled and shows a very faint dampstain to the upper fore-edge which does not penetrate into the text block at all; the hinges are starting and have been repaired with binder's glue. The binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. A clean, handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing the mildest wear and minor, unobtrusive flaws - and of course the afforementioned… 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.

New York, NY The Abingdon Press, 1936. First Edition, unstated. First Edition, unstated. Very Good+ in Good DJ. The Book shows minimal wear to extremities; former owner's names, date, and gift inscription at front free endpaper; short piece of tape at front pastedown endpaper; the top edge shows faint foxing and heavy dusting. The Binding shows very slight lean, while remaining perfectly secure; the text is clean. The Dustwrapper shows light wear to extremities; couple of tiny, closed tears at head and heel of backstrip; some mild rubbing and moderate soiling; price clipped; mylar-protected. A handsome copy in a lightly worn dustwrapper. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 166pp. Hardcover with dustwrapper.

New York, NY Funk & Wagnalls, 1916. Hardcover Very Good in Good+ DJ: Book shows Book shows indications of light use: mild wear to extremities and slight spine lean; binding remains secure; text clean. DJ is well rubbed; shows small tears and chips at extremities and edges; spine a bit darkened; mylar-protected. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to. xxxi + 68pp. TEG. Index and Map.(The Readers’ Commentary Series, edited by Dawson Walker and F.S. Warman). Hardback with DJ.

New York, NY G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1907. Hardcover EX-LIBRARY, withdrawn from circulation, showing minimal indications thereof (call liters in white ink at the backstrip; bookplate and rubber stamps at the endpapers) and PENCIL MARKS IN THE MARGINS. Else, Very Good: shows light wear to extremities; faint dampstaining at both the front and rear hinges; mild rubbing; the backstrip is a mite dust-dulled; moderate spine lean; faint overall soiling. The binding is secure. Clearly, this is a flawed copy, but one which remains structurally sound and tightly bound: a sturdy, reasonably presentable reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 12mo. vii, 225 pages. Translated by G.M. Craik and Edited by Maurice A. Canney, M.A. Blue blindstamped cloth with gilt publisher's device and gilt lettering on cover, gilt lettering on backstrip. Crown Theological Library, Volume XVIII. No information provided concerning the edition beyond the date of publication (1907). Hardback: Lacks DJ. 

New York, NY G.P. Putnam & Sons, 1907. Hardcover First Edition [1907], unstated. Very Good+: shows very light wear to the extremities and the mildest rubbing; the top edge is somewhat dust-dulled, as is the backstrip; the former owner's name at the front and rear pastedown endpapers. The binding shows just a hint of lean, but remains secure; the text is clean. No longer pristine, but remains structurally sound and tightly bound: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Small 8vo. 225pp. ix, 225pp. Translated by G.M. Craik. Edited by Maurice A. Canney. Royal Blue cloth over boards with gilt designs and titles at the front panel and backstrip. First Edition [1907], unstated. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

Waco, TX Word Books, 1978. Paperback Second Paperback Edition [1978]. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities; mildest rubbing to the wrapper covers; the pages have tanned a bit, due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. No longer absolutely pristine, but remains very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 157pp. Second Paperback Edition [1978]. Denominational Press Paperback. 

Elgin, IL Brethren Press, 1958. Hardcover First Edition [1958]; Fourth Printing [1986]. Very Good+ to Near Fine: shows only the most minute indications of use: two tiny spots of coffee stain at the bottom edge; a hint of shelving wear to the lower extremities; the binding shows very slight lean, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Free of 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 copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a couple of unobtrusive imperfections. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.8 x 6 x 1.15 inches). 463 pages. Liberally illustrated with photographs, maps, prints, etc. in black & white. Language: English. Weight: 25.6 ounces. Grey cloth over boards with gilt titles at the front panel and backstrip. Vintage… Read More

Grand Rapids, MI Zondevan: Multnomah , 2003. Hardcover First Edition (2003); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. First Edition (2003); First Printing indicated by a complete numerical sequence. Very Good+ in Very Good+ DJ: Both book and DJ show indications of very careful use. The Book shows just a touch of wear to the extremities; a single page shows a tiny crease at the lower corner tip; the binding leans very slightly, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. 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 mild wear and a couple of minor flaws. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Not far from 'As New'. The DJ shows only a touch of wear to the outside edges; a crease at the lower corner of the inside front flap; mild rubbing; a superficial scratch across the rear panel; unclipped. Clean,… Read More

Grand Rapids, MI Baker Book House, 1953. Hardcover First Edition Thus (1953); Third Printing. The text was first published in the 1830s. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities, with three corners mildly nudged and the lower corners rendered a little soft; the text pages very lightly tanned; else only very minor overall wear; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of 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 copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing mild wear. and unobtrusive cosmetic imperfections. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 5.75 x 1.1 inches). xii, 337 pages. Edited by Robert Frew, D.D. Language: English. Weight: 21 ounces. Gray cloth over boards with gilt titles on a red field at backstrip and a small gilt design at front panel.First Edition Thus (1953); Third… Read More

Grand Rapids, MI Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1997. Paperback First Edition Thus [1997]; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus [1997]; First Printing indicated. Fine in Wraps: Flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. Large 8vo. vi, 251 pages. Denominational Press Paperback.