New Arrivals and Discounted Books

Here is our mailing for October, 2025

Good morning!

We have added quite a bit of quality inventory since our last email.  There are some highlights below, but to see them all have a look at our New Arrivals pages.  

Below the list of a few new arrivals is a larger list of REDUCED PRICE older inventory that we would like to sell.  

Now for some great books!

New Inventory

Barbour, James; Department of War. Disbursements to the Indians, 1826 : Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting Copies of Accounts Rendered by Persons Charged with the Disbursement of Money, Goods, or Effects, for the Benefit of the Indians, from 1st September, 1825, to 1st September, 1826, &c., &c. 19th Congress, Second Session, Doc. no. 112.Washington: Printed by Gales & Seaton, 1827. First Edition. [11638].  An incredibly detailed record of transactions with the American Indians during 1826-7, when John Quincy Adams was the US President.

Bliss, Edwin Munsell. The Encyclopedia of Missions : (2 volume set) Descriptive, Historical, Biographical, Statistical. With a full assortment of Maps, A complete Bibliography, and Lists of Bible Versions, Missionary Societies, Mission Stations, and a general Index. New York: Funk & Wagnalls, 1891. First Edition. [11648]

Cheeseman, Lewis. Ishmael and the Church. Philadelphia: Parry and McMillan, 1856. First Edition. [11583]. A study of the Ishmael of the Bible, Mohammed, "Islam a Perversion of Christianity," How Islam Protected the True Church found in The Saracens, Nestorians, Paulicians, Philadelphians, and Albigenses; the Ottoman Empire; the Crusades; the Fall of Constantinople; Precursors to the Reformation; Islamism and the Reformation; the Fall of Islamism; Isaac's Patrimony restored.

Cushman, Elisha. [ELECTION SERMON] A Sermon, delivered before the Legislature of the State of Connecticut, at their Annual Election, at New-Haven, May 3d, 1820. New-Haven: Published by Order of the Legislature, J. Barber, printer, 1820. First Edition. [11630]. An unusual Baptist election sermon calling upon the members of the Connecticut legislature to be Born Again.

Dickens, Charles. Works of Charles Dickens (9 volumes), fully illustrated. New York: Harper & Brothers, 1872-3. Household Edition. [11595]. In attractive Victorian-era bindings.

East, John. My Saviour : or Devotional Meditations, in Prose and Verse, on the Names and Titles of the Lord Jesus Christ. Boston: James B. Dow, 1841. Fifth Edition. [11581]

Fitzgerald, Thos. W. H. Ireland and Her People : A Library of Irish Biography (5 volume set) Together with a Popular History of Ancient and Modern Erin, to which is added an Appendix of copious Notes and Useful Tables. Chicago: Fitzgerald Book Company, 1909. First Edition. [11576]

Fletcher, Alexander. A Guide to Family Devotion; containing A Hymn, a Portion of Scripture with Reflections, and a Prayer, for The Morning and Evening of every Day in the Year; with an Appendix of Prayers and Hymns on various Subjects. London: James S. Virtue, c. 1845. The Fifty-first Edition of One Thousand each. [11575].  "During thirty years of service he was one of the most popular dissenting ministers of London, especially for his Sunday-school addresses and sermons..."

Griffin, John. The Decline of Religion : An Inquiry into the Causes of The Decline of Religion in Christian Churches; and the Best Means of Effecting a Revival. A Sermon, preached before the Hampshire Association, at Ringwood, April, 23, 1812, and published in compliance with the Vote of the Association. London: Published by T. Hamilton, &c., 1819. Third Edition. [11653]

Griffin, John. The Evils of Persecution ; and the Advantages of the British Constitution: A Sermon, Occasioned by The Death of Mr. J. S. Charrier, Late French Master of the Royal Academy in his Majesty's Dock-Yard, Portsmouth; who fled from France, in 1764, on account of the Persecution of the Protestants. Portsmouth: Printed and Sold by Mottley, Harrison, and MIller, &c., c. 1820. First Edition. [11654].  Charrier was a Frenchman, a Protestant, who fled the persecution by the Roman Catholics of his home country. He had been captured when in command of a French merchant vessel and paroled on his honor in England. He soon embraced an evangelical faith, and settled in Portsmouth as a teacher a school for the members of the British Navy. An irony is that he was appointed to the post by the same naval officer who had previously captured him. 

Griffin, John. A Retrospect of the proceedings of the London Missionary Society being the substance of A Discourse, delivered on the instance of the Directors, on the morning of October 10, 1826, in Hoxton Chapel, on the opening of the Mission College. Portsea: Printed and Sold by Samuel Griffin, 1827. [11651].  Relates the history and formation of the Society, the progress of the Society - he reviews the progress of each of the foreign mission fields, the character of the Society, the influence of the Society, and the testimonies of the Divine presence and blessing of the Society.

Griffin, John. A Sermon occasioned by the Death of The Rev. Rowland Hill, A.M., of St. John's College, Cambridge. London: Hamilton, Adams and Co. and Westley and Davis; and S. Griffin, Portsea, 1833. [11650]

Griffin, John. The Jennerian Discovery : or Testimonials in favour of the Cow-Pox Inoculation; with a statement of the Nature, Progress and Advantages of that Mild and Permanent Preventive of the Small-Pox. To which are added, Answers to the Objections urged against its Practice. Portsea: Printed and Sold by J. Horsey, 1804. [11649]. This rare pamphlet details the groundbreaking discovery of the cowpox inoculation, a pioneering smallpox vaccine developed by Edward Jenner. It includes the compelling endorsement of this treatment by a contemporary preacher, highlighting its early acceptance and recommendation beyond the medical community. This historic document offers expert insights into the origins of vaccination and the societal impact of Jenner's innovation in disease prevention.

Hall, Robert. Modern Infidelity Considered with respect to its Influence on Society : in a Sermon, preached at the Baptist Meeting, Cambridge. Charlestown: Printed and Sold by Samuel Etheridge, 1801. First American, from the Third English Edition. [11632]. The text is Ephesians 2:12, "Without God in the world." "...the more immediate object of this discourse, which, as has already been intimated, is not so much to evince the falsehood of skepticism as a theory, as to display its mischievous effects, contrasted with those which result from the belief of a Deity and a future state." - p. 12.

Hough, John. A Sermon, delivered April 10, 1810, at the Ordination of the Rev. Daniel Haskel, as Pastor of a Church in Burlington. Burlington, Vt.: Printed by Samuel Mills, 1810. First Edition. [11612].  The text is 2 Corinthians 2:16, "And who is sufficient for these things?" A sermon on the duties of the Christian pastor.

Lester, C. Edwards; Foster, Andrew. The Life and Voyages of Americus Vespucius; with Illustrations concerning the Navigator, and the Discovery of the New World. New Haven: Horace Mansfield, 1853. Fourth Edition. [11582]. A valuable history based in part on Vespucius's own letters.

Lowrie, Walter; Clark, Matthew St. Clair. American State Papers. Indian Affairs (2 volumes) Class 2, Vols. 1-2. Documents of the Legislative and Executive, of the Congress of the United States...&c. Washington: Gales and Seaton, 1832-1834. [11597]. These two volumes cover the years 1789 to 1827, and includes all of the documents pertaining to Indian tribes in connection with the government of the United States. They begin with the treaty with the Six Nations, Wyandots, and others, of 1789, presented to the Congress by President George Washington. The last Treaty is with the Creeks in 1825.

Paige, Reed. Obedience to the Laws of Civil Rulers, a Duty Enjoined in the Scriptures : A Sermon, delivered at Hancock, August 20th, 1812; the Day recommended by the President of the United States, for "Public Humiliation and Prayer".Concord, N. H.: Printed by I. & W. R. Hill, 1812. First Edition. [11615].  War against Great Britain had been declared, and President Monroe called for a national day of prayer and fasting. Rev. Paige defends the call to war, somewhat unusual for a minister of New England, for New England in general opposed the war as detrimental to her economy of trade.

Spencer, J. C.; et al. Choctaw Academy (Doc. No. 231) Letter from the Secretary of War, transmitting The information called for on the 14th February last, in relation to the Choctaw Academy for the education of Indian youths, established at the Great Crossings, in Kentucky. Washington DC: Government Printing Office, 1842. [11658].  

Stuart, Moses. [ELECTION SERMON] A Sermon delivered before His Excellency Levi Lincoln, Esq., Governor, His Honor Thomas L Winthrop, Lieutenant Governor, The Hon. Council, the Senate, and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. May 30, 1827, being the Day of the General Election. Boston: True and Green, State Printers, 1827. First Edition. [11614]. Stuart proclaims that Christians are the only people who can promote and secure true liberty, and admonishes the governor and other representatives of the people to do all they can to set an example of good Christian morals, and to promote them among the populace.

Waite, Maj. Otis F. R. Vermont in the Great Rebellion : containing Historical and Biographical Sketches, Etc.Claremont, N. H.: Tracy, Chase and Company, 1869. First Edition. [11579]. "The author, in preparing this work, has aimed to convey an idea of the camp, garrison and picket duty performed, and the battles fought, by the several regiments and companies which went to the field from Vermont."

Watts, Isaac; Cobbin, Ingram. Anecdotes and Reflections, illustrating Watts' Divine and Moral Songs for Children. Boston: Massachusetts Sabbath School Society, 1849. From the London Edition. Approved by the Committee of Publication. [11578] 

Reduced Price Inventory

Chronicles of the Franciscans.  ANALECTA FRANCISCANA SIVE CHRONICA ALIAQUE VARIA DOCUMENTA AD HISTORIAM FRATRUM MINORUM SPECTANTIA: VOLS. I-V. Ad Claras Aquas (New York): Quaracchi, 1885-1912. First Edition. [2909]  

Arundel, John; et al. The Evangelical Magazine and Missionary Chronicle. 1832. Vol. X. New Series.  London: Frederick Westley and A. H. Davis, 1832. First Edition. [3474].  This volume of the Evangelical Magazine and Missionary Chronicle offers a detailed account of Christian revivals and missionary activities spanning China, the South Seas, and beyond. This volume provides valuable insights into the historic Calvinist movement and its global outreach efforts during the early 19th century, making it an essential resource for scholars and enthusiasts of religious history and missionary work.

Bolton, Robert. The Workes of the reverend, truly pious, and iudiciously learned Robert Bolton...as they were finished by himselfe in his life time. London: George Miller, Edmund Weaver, 1638-1640. [3707].  The book contains 4 separate works.

Burder, George; et al.  The Evangelical Magazine 1804. London: T. Williams, 1804. First Edition. [3475].  Camp meetings and revival accounts from the United States.

The Canadian United Presbyterian Magazine. Vols. V. & VI. 1858-1859. Toronto: Printed for the Committee, by Lovell and Gibson, 1858-1859. First Edition. [4464]. With revival content.

Campbell, John. The Christian Witness and Church Members' Magazine. Volume XVI. 1859. London: John Snow, 1859. First Edition. [3476].  Revival matter includes Revivals of Religion; The Church and its Prayer-meetings; A Revival; Dangers attendant on Revivals; Revivals in Belfast; Progress of the Revivals in Ireland; The Religious Revivals and the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland; The Religious Awakening in Ireland; Religious Movement in Ireland; Revival in Scotland; The Great Revival; Spiritual Revival; Genius and Eloquence of Whitefield; Prayer and Prayer Meetings; Revival of Religion in Switzerland; Revival Hymns.

The Christian Magazine; or, Evangelical Repository for 1801. A periodical monthly publication, by a Society of Ministers; intended as a Treasury of Gospel Doctrine; for counteracting the Influence of Error, and Disseminating Religious Knowledge among Persons of all Denominations. Edinburgh: Printed for the Editors, by Murray & Cochrane, 1801. First Edition. [4338] 

The Christian Magazine; or, Evangelical Repository for 1803. A periodical monthly publication, by a Society of Ministers; intended as a Treasury of Gospel Doctrine; for counteracting the Influence of Error, and Disseminating Religious Knowledge among Persons of all Denominations. Edinburgh: Printed for the Editors, by Murray & Cochrane, 1803. First Edition. [4339] Includes "A Strange Work in Kentucky."

Eells, Myron. Marcus Whitman: Pathfinder and Patriot. Seattle: The Alice Harriman Company, 1909. First Edition.  [4373]. A measles epidemic in 1847 and the inability to effect a cure for all Indian children led to suspicion and resentment among the natives; Dr. Whitman, his wife and twelve others were massacred by members of the Cayuse tribe, igniting a war that lasted until 1850.

Charles Finney & Presbyterian Revivals in Central New York.  Fowler, P. H.; Mears, J. W. Historical Sketch of Presbyterianism within the bounds of the Synod of Central New York bound withThe Presbyterian Element in our National Life and History: An Address delivered before the Synod of Central New York at Watertown, October 18th, 1876. Utica, NY: Curtiss & Childs, 1877. First Edition. [4443].   No. 2183 in Roberts, Revival Literature: An Annotated Bibliography. "An excellent volume with much valuable material on revivals, especially pp. 167-295 which provide a very valuable analysis of points of strength and weakness of Finney and his revivalism."

The Great Sioux Reservation Report, with maps.  Harrison, President Benjamin; United States Sioux Commission. Message from the President of the United States, transmitting Reports relative to the proposed division of the great Sioux Reservation, and recommending certain legislation 51st Congress, 1st Session. Senate. Ex. Doc. No. 51. [Washington DC]: [U.S. Govt. Printing Office], 1890. First Edition. [4367].  Report and Council proceedings of the Sioux Commission sent to obtain consent from the Indians for a division and reduction of the Great Sioux Reservation, with two maps.

Meloy, W. T. Lucile Vernon; or, The Church at Lansington. Chicago & New York: Fleming H. Revell, (1889).  [4359].  A story of life in the pastorate, Chapter 2: "The Young Preacher and the Old Church."

[REVIVAL SERMON] Dudley, John. A Discourse on the Means of a Revival. Preached at Quechee, Vt. Windsor, [Vt]: Printed at the Chronicle Press, 1849. [3871] 

[REVIVAL NEWS] Edwards, B. B.; Cogswell, W.  The American Quarterly Register. Vol. X., for the year 1837. With General Index to the First Ten Volumes. Boston: Perkins & Marvin, 1838. First Edition. [3489]. This series (1827-1843) is no. 103 in Roberts, Revival Literature. "A periodical with numerous articles on revivals."

[REVIVAL NEWS] Edwards, B. B.; Cogswell, W. The American Quarterly Register. Vol. XI. [1839]. Boston: American Education Society, 1839. First Edition. [4073]

Jordan, Elizabeth G.  Tales of the Cloister. New York and London: Harper & Brothers, 1903. [3228]  "Miss Jordan was already well known through her former book, Tales of the City Room, which charmed its readers not only by its delightful style, but by the novelty of its field, the woman in newspaper-work. Tales of the Cloister has an even newer field, being the first book ever published about convent life; and it would be hard indeed to find a better subject for dramatic effects than that which Miss Jordan has chosen." - Harper's Bazaar, volume 35.

The Great Awakening & Jonathan Edwards, A Psychological Study.  Hayes, Samuel Perkins; Hall, G. Stanley; et al [editors]. The American Journal of Psychology, Vol. XIII.: An Historical Study of the Edwardean Revivals. Worcester, MA: Louis N. Wilson, 1902. First Edition. [3487] 

Mangin, Edward. A View of the Pleasures arising from a Love of Books: In Letters to a Lady. London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Browne, 1814.  [4025].  A series of letters intended to inspire the reader to find pleasure in reading, and to guide one towards the best literature and poetry, and to shun prurient publications.

Sanborn, Peter; Stevens, John H. [REVIVAL SERMONS] Three Sermons, delivered in Newburyport, February, 1801; being a time of attention to religion. bound with Two Sermons, delivered in Newburyport, February, 1801: Being a time of awakening. Newburyport, [MA]: Allen & Stickney, 1802. [3789]. 

[REVIVAL NEWS] Whiting, Nathan [editor]. The Religious Intelligencer for the year ending May, 1818: containing the principal transactions of the various Bible and Missionary Societies, with particular accounts of Revivals of Religion. Vol. II. New Haven: Conducted and Published Weekly by Nathan Whiting, 1818. First Edition. [4467]

[REVIVAL NEWS] Whiting, Nathan [editor]. The Religious Intelligencer for the year ending May, 1819: containing the principal transactions of the various Bible and Missionary Societies, with particular accounts of Revivals of Religion. Vol. III. New Haven: Conducted and Published Weekly by Nathan Whiting, 1819. First Edition.  [4466] 

[REVIVAL NEWS] Whiting, Nathan [editor]. The Religious Intelligencer for the year ending May, 1824: containing the principal transactions of the various Bible and Missionary Societies, with particular accounts of Revivals of Religion. Vol. VIII. New Haven: Conducted and Published Weekly by Nathan Whiting, 1825. First Edition.  [3934]  

[REVIVAL NEWS]  Whiting, Nathan [editor]. The Religious Intelligencer for the year commencing June, 1834: containing the principal transactions of the various Bible and Missionary Societies, with particular accounts of Revivals of Religion. Vol. XIX. New Haven: Conducted and Published Weekly by N. Whiting, 1834. First Edition. [3936] 

Westcott, Samuel. Several Discourses On the following Subjects: Of remembering God our Creator in Youth. Of Gratitude, or Thanksgiving, to God, for his Mercy and Goodness; Two Sermons. Of Thinking on our Ways. The Witnesses of Christ's Resurrection proved to be valid. Of the Effusion of the Holy Ghost after Christ's Ascension; Printed at the earnest Request of the Hearers. To which is, by Desire, added A Sermon preach'd before the Assembly of Ministers at Exon. Exon: Printed by Andrew Brice, 1762. First Edition. [4384].  A collection of evangelical sermons which, according to the preface were designed to be read in families.

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Steve & Susan