NY: Harper & Brothers, 1890. Illustrated. First Edition. Second Edition was published in 1891. Matthew Simpson [1811–1884) was an American bishop of the Methodist Episcopal Church, elected in 1852 and based mostly in Chicago. During Reconstruction after the Civil War, most evangelical denominations in the North, especially the Methodists, were..... More
Boston: Christopher Publishing Publishing house, 1957]. First Edition. Signed inscription from Weatherford on the front endpaper: “Christianity as a religion is opposed to opportunism p. 300. Sincerely, W.D. Weatherford. July 28, 1957.” Willis Duke Weatherford was an educator, religious leader, writer, and social pioneer who was active in the student..... More
Nashville, Tenn./Dallas, Tex. Publishing House of the M.E. Church, South, 1901. :. First Edition. Signed presentation from Tigert (to his wife?) on the front endpaper: "Mary Amelia Tigert, Fr. Jno. J. Tigert. 16 Feby. 1901. 20 Feby, 1903." The original 1901 first edition is scarce. Second edition was published in..... More
NY: The Bruce Publishing Company, [1969]. First Edition. Interesting signed presentation from Hutchinson on the front endpaper: ":To Jim, who may have started it all, Ray." A study of religious twists given to secular advertising. An uncommon book! 8vo., gray cloth in dust jacket; 161 pages. Very Good (covers very..... More
