Search Results: Authors starting with C from Rosley Books

Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1974. First Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. Large Octavo. FIRST EDITION. GRAND RAPIDS : 1974. [ First published in 1938, and in this form 1974.]. Paperback. Ten-page Introduction by Mary Katharine McDermott Shideler (1917-2000). Original yellow pattered covers. Bright, tight and clean. No owner name; no internal markings. Spine dulled but not creased. VERY GOOD . 384 pages. Scarce. Glenn I-A-6. Lg.8vo. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE FIRST PRINTING THUS

London: The Twentieth Century, 26 Bloomsbury Way, 1955. First Edition . Soft cover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. LONDON : 1955. Paperback. The Twentieth Century. April 1955. Volume clvii. No. 938. Lilies That Fester by C. S. Lewis., About George Orwell, and Essays, etc., Yellow pictorial wrappers; printed spine. Neat owner name; no internal markings. Bright, tight and clean. Minor wear only and a feint mark to cover edge. VERY GOOD. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

London: Time & Tide Publishing, 32 Bloomsbury Street, 1954. First Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. Folio - 10 x 12 Inches Tall. FIRST PUBLICATION. LONDON : 1954 in the weekly magazine 'Time & Tide'; illustrated magazine. One-page article by Lewis. Scarce. Also contains Notes on the Way by Graham Greene, The Sleep-Walker, poem by Walter de-la-Mare, etc., and 28-page Children's Supplement (which includes short story Cruelty to Snowmen By Wilfrid Noyce - the substance of the story being given to him by the members of the Everest Expedition in 1953) . Red printed covers; slightly dulled, but not worn. VERY GOOD. Folio; approx 12 x 10 inches tall. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1976. Second Impression . Soft cover. Very Good. Large Octavo. GRAND RAPIDS : 1976. [ First published in 1938, and in this form 1974.]. Paperback. Ten-page Introduction by Mary Katharine McDermott Shideler (1917-2000). Original yellow pattered covers. Bright, tight and clean. Neat owner name; no internal markings. Spine dulled but not creased. VERY GOOD . 384 pages. Scarce. Glenn I-A-6. Lg.8vo. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.,, 1978. Fifth Impression . Soft cover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. PAPERBACK EDITION : 1978 [First pb printing was 1966]. Essays Presented to Charles Williams. With a Memoir by C.S. Lewis (Editor). Contributors; Dorothy Sayers, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, A.O. BARFIELD, Gervase Mathew, and W.H. Lewis. First issued in London: Oxford University Press. Very slight fading to spine. No owner name or internal markings. A tight and clean copy. VERY GOOD INDEED. (xv), 146 pages. Paperback. Orange pictorial covers. Photograph of Charles Williams as frontispiece. Important collection of essays. Edited by C.S. Lewis, with preface and an essay 'On Stories'. Hooper C6. CONTENTS: '...And Telling You A Story' :a Note on The Divine Comedy by Dorothy Sayers, On Fairy-Stories by J.R.R. Tolkien, On Stories by C. S. Lewis, Poetic Diction and Legal Fiction by A. O. Barfield; Marriage and Amour Courtois in Late-Fourteenth-Century England by Gervase Mathew, and The… Read More

Glasgow: James Maclehose and Sons, 1913. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. Folio - 10 x 8 inches Tall. 75 illustrations and 8 maps.. FIRST EDITION. GLASGOW : 1913. Hardback. Illustrated; 75 illustrations (some as plates & folding) and integral and 8 maps (2 colour) - 2 folding. Original dark-blue cloth; gilt lettered spine. Untrimmed edges as issued. Bright, tight and clean. Neat owner name; no internal markings. Slight browning to end-papers. Minor wear only. VERY GOOD INDEED. (xvii), 299 pages. Includes bibliographical references. Index. CONTENTS: Maps: Geological sketch map of oil shalefields of the Lothians -- The Forth and Clyde basins -- Orographical map of Forth and Clyde area -- Subsidence map of Forth and Clyde area -- The old lochs of the Edinburgh district -- Foreshore reclamations of the Forth -- Scheme of reclamation of foreshores suggested by Author -- Progress of Blairdrummond Moss reclamation in 1813. SCARCE. Sm.Folio; approx 11 x 9 inches. **Heavy book (over 1 kilo);… Read More

Whitehaven: W Halton & Sons,, 1916. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. FIRST EDITION. WHITEHAVEN : 1916. Hardback. Brown cloth spine; printed paper label. Dark-grey paper-covered boards - as issued. Brown end-papers. Addenda and errata leaf bound in after Preface. Neat owner bookplate (Michael R. W. Berry); no internal markings. Bright, tight and clean. Minor wear only. VERY GOOD INDEED. 392, (iv) pages. Index. **inserted are 3 Pages of neat hand written notes on St. James' Church**. Nice copy. Scarce. 8vo. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

Kendal: Titus Wilson,, 1916. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. Large Octavo. Illustrated. FIRST EDITION. KENDAL : 1916. Hardback. Frontispiece and 68 other illustrations and 1 map; folding. Dark-blue cloth; gilt lettered spine. Decorative gilt motif to cover. Untrimmed edges as issued. Neat owner name dated, Cockermouth, 1916. No internal markings. VERY GOOD INDEED. (xix), 480 pages. Includes index. List of Subscribers and Patrons. Text & illustrations complete. SCARCE. **Heavy book; extra postage required outside the UK. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. Lg.8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, , Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

Edinburgh: William Blackwood & Sons., 1856. New Edition . Soft cover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. EDINBURGH : 1856. [ New Edition; published first the previous year.]. A Sermon Preached at Crathie Church, Oct. 14, 1855, Before Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Albert. Original printed paper covers; sewn. Covers slightly dusty; internally clean and bright. VERY GOOD INDEED. 30pp. Scarce. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

Edinburgh: Edmonston and Douglas, 1860. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. Frontispiece - Portrait. FIRST EDITION. EDINBURGH : 1860. Hardback. Frontispiece - portrait of Jn. Brown with tissue-guard. Contemporary calf-leather; spine and corners - raised bands. Ornate gilt spine; dark-red label; gilt lettered. Marbled boards, end-papers and all edges. No owner name or internal markings. Neat armorial bookplate. Tight, bright and clean condition. Minor wear only. VERY GOOD INDEED. (xii), 408 pages. Includes bibliographical footnotes. SCARCE. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. 8vo. [ Rosley Books for the Inklings, Antiquarian books, Cumberland, Literature, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. Nice copy. SCARCE

London: Seeley, Service & Co., ltd., 196 Shaftesbury Avenue, 1936. First Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. Folio - 11 x 9 Inches Tall. FIRST EDITION. LONDON : 1936. [ Title-page undated; dated 1936 to Colophon.]. Hardback. Colour frontispiece and 208 black & white drawings. Original strong-grained green cloth; gilt ;lettered spine. Top-edge green; others untrimmed as issued. No owner name or internal markings. Bright, tight and clean. A little foxing to fore-edge. Minor wear only. VERY GOOD INDEED. 336 pages. Index. Folio; approx. 11 x 9 inches. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE.

Edinburgh: Banner of Truth Trust, 1994. First Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo. Plates. FIRST EDITIONS. EDINBURGH : 1994, 1996. 2 Volumes. Hardback. Illustrated; plates. Matching volumes. Blue and red dust-jackets (not price-clipped). No owner name or internal markings. Bright, tight and clean. NEAR FINE in like jackets; now in a clear protective sleeves. (xxvi), 495, (xxi), 560 pages. Includes bibliographical references. Index. 8vo. **Heavy 2 volumes; extra postage needed. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE.

Philadelphia: Westminster John Knox Press - WJK, 2023. Reprint . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. Large Octavo. PHILADELPHIA : 2023 - a reprint of the 1960 translation edition. Hardbacks. 2 volume set. Grey, green and black printed laminated boards. Bright and clean. No owner name or internal markings. UK distributor stamp to t-p foot. An excellent set. FINE. (lxxi), 849, (v), 850-1734 pages. Index. Lg.8vo. [ Library of Christian Classics ] **2 volumes; requires extra postage** **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping** [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, Cumberland, Inklings, Literature, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

Fearn: Christian Heritage, 2002. First Thus . Hardcover. Fine. 8vo. FEARN : 2002. Facsimile of the original edition: Edinburgh : T. Constable for the Calvin Translation Society, 1849. Hardback. New Foreword by Joel Beeke. Antique style boards as issued. No owner name or internal markings. Bright, tight and clean. FINE. (vi), (xxxi), 592 pages. Includes bibliographical references. Index. A collection of tracts, originally published separately. CONTENTS: I. Catechism of the church of Geneva -- II. Forms of Prayer -- III. Form of administering the sacraments -- IV. Visitation of the sick -- V. Brief confession of faith -- VI. Confession of faith of the reformed churches of France -- VII. Short treatise on the Lord's Supper -- VIII. Mutual consent as to the sacraments -- IX. Second defence of the sacraments -- X. Last admonition to Joachim Westphal -- XI. True partaking of the flesh and blood of Christ -- XII. Best method of concord on the sacraments. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**… Read More

Philadelphia: Westminster John Knox Press - WJK, 1990. Reprint . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good Plus. Large Octavo. PHILADELPHIA : circa 1990s - a reprint of the 1960 translation edition. Hardbacks. 2 volume set. Dark-blue cloth; gilt lettered and decorated spines. In light-grey & green printed dust-jackets. Bright and clean. No owner name or internal markings. Minor wear only to jackets. NEAR FINE in VERY GOOD jackets; now in clear protective sleeves. (lxxi), 849, (v), 850-1734 pages. Index. Lg.8vo. [ Library of Christian Classics ] **2 volumes; requires extra postage** **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping** [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, Cumberland, Inklings, Literature, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

London & Leicester: Hamilton, Adams - London & Combe & Co Leicester, 1837. Second Edition . Hardcover. Very Good Plus. 8vo. LEICESTER: 1837. [ Printed by Combe and Co. First published: at Edinburgh [The imprint is false; in fact printed in London at Eliot's Court Press (see STC).]: 1587. Abridgment and translation of Institutio Christianae Religionis. ]. Hardback. Contemporary full black Morocco-leather; gilt lettered spine. Gilt lettered spine and gilt ruled raised bands. All edges gilt. Armorial bookplate of Graham Hewett, R.A. No internal markings. Tight bright and clean. Minor wear only. VERY GOOD INDEED. (xv), 332 pages. Previous edition 1587. 8vo. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ] SCARCE.

Edinburgh: T & T Clark, 59 George Street, 1991. First Thus . Soft cover. Near Fine. Large Octavo. FIRST EDITION THUS. EDINBURGH : 1991. Paperback. Grey pictorial covers. Translation of 14 letters in French and 34 in Latin; translated by Mary Beaty and Benjamin W. Farley with appendices. Foreword by John Haddon Leith. Bright, tight and clean. No owner name or internal markings. Excellent unused condition. NEAR FINE. 184 pages. Index. Includes bibliographical references (pages 175-176). Index. CONTENTS: I. Dogmatics and polemics -- Regarding the name of God and its use in prayer -- On sin and redemption -- A brief admonition on the Lord's Supper -- On certain somewhat unleavened points of doctrine -- A reply to certain questions on Laelius Socinus of Siena -- Against Osiander -- Against Menno -- If Christians can be given a plan for a general council. II. On the changes and need for changes in religion -- A letter written in the name of a person who had withdrawn from his father because of… Read More

Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 1980. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Near Fine/Near Fine. 8vo. FIRST EDITION THUS. GRAND RAPIDS : 1980. Hardback. Translated and Edited By Benjamin W. Farley. Foreword by Ford Lewis Battles. Green cloth; gilt lettered spine. In cream and colour pictorial dust-jacket (not price-clipped ($12.95). No owner name or internal markings. Bright, tight and clean. Just a bit of natural aging. NEAR FINE in like jacket; now in a clear protective sleeve. 326 pages. Index. 8vo. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, CHS, Cumberland, Everyman, GKC, Inklings, Keswick, Literature, MacDonald, Rarities, Theology and History. ]. SCARCE in original dust-jacket.

London: Charles Knight & Co. Ludgate Street, 1870. No Binding. Very Good Plus. Engraved by T. Woolnoth. LONDON : Circa 1870s. Scarce engraved portrait of John Calvin; the Continental Reformer of Geneva; professionally mounted. Size of print area; 6 x 8 inches overall mounted; size 12 x 10 inches. VERY GOOD INDEED. Ideal for framing; ready mounted. **Will be well-packed for posting/shipping**. [ Rosley Books for Antiquarian books, Cumberland, Inklings, Literature, Rarities, Theology and History. ].

Cambridge : Cambridge Camden Society; ECCLESIOLOGIST, 1848. First Edition . Soft cover. Very Good. Large Octavo. FIRST EDITION. CAMBRIDGE : 1848. Pamphlet; paper-covered spine. FRagment; Article on the Use of Piscinas. No Title-page; printed cover. Untrimmed edges as issued. No owner name; no internal markings. Bright, tight and clean. Minor wear only. VERY GOOD. p329-360. A PISCINA is a shallow basin placed near the altar of a church, or else in the vestry or sacristy, used for washing the communion vessels. The sacrarium is the drain itself. Lutherans and Anglicans usually refer to the basin, calling it a piscina. For Catholics and Lutherans, a sacrarium is special sink used for the reverent disposal of sacred substances. This sink has a cover, a basin, and a special pipe and drain that empty directly into the earth, rather than into the sewer system. Precious or sacred items are disposed of, when possible, by returning them to the ground. They are in some cases used to dispose of materials used… Read More