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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR002876635
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 1.25. Seller Inventory # G0334027039I3N00
Book Description Condition: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,500grams, ISBN:9780334027034. Seller Inventory # 9031226
Book Description 8vo. Original pictorial card covers (softback) (near Fine). Pp. xvii + 299 (no inscriptions). Seller Inventory # 105997
Book Description Condition: fine. fine 1st SCM Press 1997 trade edition paperback book In stock shipped from our UK warehouse. Seller Inventory # 125307
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Seller Inventory # 026815
Book Description First Edition. Provenance: Bookplate of John F. Ashby. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xvii, 299 pages ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-279) and indexes. Contents; 1.'Praise, my soul, the King of heaven': The genesis of Victorian hymnody -- 2.'The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir': Musical and cultural influences -- 3.'There is a book, who runs may read': The making of Victorian hymn-books -- 4.'For all the Saints who from their labours rest': Victorian hymn-writers -- 5.'Tell me the old, old story': Themes in Victorian hymns -- 6.'Sweet and low': Victorian hymn tunes and their composers -- 7.'Hold the fort for I am coming': American imports and gospel songs -- 8.'Lead, kindly light': How the Victorians viewed hymns -- 9.'Abide with me': Victorian hymns in the twentieth century -- App. 1 100 Victorian hymns that should be in any self-respecting modern hymnal -- App. 2 Victorian hymns and tunes that deserve rehabilitation -- App. 3 The top fifteen Victorian hymn tune composers. Subjects; Hymns, English Great Britain. Hymns, English Great Britain Themes, motive. Hymns, English History and criticism. Hymnology. Church music - British - 19th century. Devotional Theology. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 402465
Book Description Softcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Dedication by the author on the title page. Red card covers, spine uncreased. Faint sunning to spine. Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 57105
Book Description First Edition. Provenance: Bookplate of John F. Ashby. Fine paperback copy. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Physical description; xvii, 299 pages ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 275-279) and indexes. Contents; 1.'Praise, my soul, the King of heaven': The genesis of Victorian hymnody -- 2.'The playing of the merry organ, sweet singing in the choir': Musical and cultural influences -- 3.'There is a book, who runs may read': The making of Victorian hymn-books -- 4.'For all the Saints who from their labours rest': Victorian hymn-writers -- 5.'Tell me the old, old story': Themes in Victorian hymns -- 6.'Sweet and low': Victorian hymn tunes and their composers -- 7.'Hold the fort for I am coming': American imports and gospel songs -- 8.'Lead, kindly light': How the Victorians viewed hymns -- 9.'Abide with me': Victorian hymns in the twentieth century -- App. 1 100 Victorian hymns that should be in any self-respecting modern hymnal -- App. 2 Victorian hymns and tunes that deserve rehabilitation -- App. 3 The top fifteen Victorian hymn tune composers. Subjects; Hymns, English Great Britain. Hymns, English Great Britain Themes, motive. Hymns, English History and criticism. Hymnology. Church music - British - 19th century. Devotional Theology. 1 Kg. Seller Inventory # 402465
Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition, First Printing. VG. First edition, first printing. Paperback. PRESENTATION COPY INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR, on title-page. Inscription reads, 'To James Gillespie/With very best wishes/from one Sullivan fan/to another!/Ian Bradley/Hymn Society Conference/York August 1997'. James Gillespie, (1929-2015), was a hymn musician and writer. xvii,299pp. A well-researched and authoritative study into the importance of Victorian hymns in a way that has never been done before. The author traces the importance of hymns in Victorian novels, explores the extraordinary political and sociological ramifications of Victorian hymnody, and assesses the literary and musical importance of this genre. With Appendixes, Bibliography, Index of Hymns and Tunes, and Index of Names. Prevous owner James Gillespies' small sticker on front endpaper; some sunning around spine and upper edge of front cover; else a very good copy of a SCARCE first edition, first printing SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR and JAMES GILLESPIES COPY. Presentation Copy Inscribed And Signed. Seller Inventory # 15334