Rev Stearns (9 results)

Pamphlet. Condition: Very good. First Edition. 15p., removed. Stearns (1805-1876), was na American Reformed minister and teacher who served as president of Amherst College from 1854 to 1876. None found in trade at time of this writing, April 2020. Here he speaks on the Civil War. Spot to title page.

Condition: Good. Amherst 1855 first edition. Adams. original green printed wraps. 107p. Good but large chip from rear cover panel. Binding secure, just slight bit of toning and occasional light spotting in text.

Hardcover. Condition: VG-. No Jacket. Stearns (illustrator). 1st Edition. Book has cover wear thus very good minus. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Second edition. vi, 314, 15-36 (ads) pp. Publisher's blindstamped read cloth with spine titled in gilt. Large, older (but likely not contemporary) Brooklyn bookstore stamp on front fly. Binding worn and soiled with loss at the spine ends, endleaves foxed and some very occasional modest foxing in the text, margins toned, and a very small foredge stain affecting the foredge margins only a trifling bit, a sound, good only copy. The author's attempt to refute Harriet Beecher Stowe's *Uncle Tom's Cabin*, with chapters titled "Inconsistencies and Improbabilities of the Story" and "Irreligious Tendency of the Work," along with more general chapter headings dealing with the slave trade, conditions in Africa, religion, etc. The author, thoroughly salty over the publication and success of *Uncle Tom's Cabin*, writes that while he has "throughout endeavoured to treat [Stowe] with the respect due to a woman, I have occasionally found it hard work. ." According to him, Stowe's book "stirred up more bad bile in twelve months, than can be settled in as many years." The author was formerly a professor at St. John's College, Maryland. Ignorant; relatively uncommon.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition, Revised. 380p. A blue-green hardcover book in very good condition. Includes a handwritten letter SIGNED by the author. A bit of spotting to endpapers; binding slightly loose but secure for normal handling. Text clean. A refutation of a popular book by the Catholic Archbishop of Baltimore that defended Catholic teaching authority on the interpretation of Scripture. The author was an Episcopal clergyman from Easton, Maryland. He uses biblically-based arguments to respond to the Catholic publication, as he did in a previous work defending slavery and refuting Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin. Includes a handwritten letter signed by the author to a Dr. Harrison. The letter, dated October 23rd, 1885, states that the author wishes to attend an event and help Dr. Harrison if he can, but that he may be inhibited by poor health.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 562pp. Reddish brown boards, gilt titles on spine. Small missing chip to foot of spine, but binding remains sturdy, spine straight, corners solid. Front hinge just starting. Pages show toning and mild foxing in places, but text remains legible and complete. White anti-slavery activist Stearns, a veteran of the "Bleeding Kansas" campaign, offers a damning assessment of life in the post-war South. Uncommon title. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Book.

Single Issue Magazine. Condition: Good. Van Der Heyden, Gerald; Clarke, W.W.; Broecker, Richard; Harper, George; Flucke, Harold (illustrator). First Edition. 32 pages. Features: Belgium Tries to Get on her Feet - a 94 Million$ loan will cost her 226 Million?; What is the Matter with Mexico?; Facts, Not Words - article by the secretary of the Episcopal Committee of the Roman Catholic Church in Mexico; The Punishment of Sisyphus - is paralleled in that of a young man whose efforts get him nowhere; The Negro as the Lucky Child of Destiny; Any Mother to Any Daughter; Henry Ford's Page - what distinguishes false from true prophets; Editorials - the modern bucketeer (operator of a financial bucket shop), Cobb and Judge Landis and the baseball scandal, more light is needed on the Nicaraguan situation, Senator Capper and voter apathy; How Primitive was Prehistoric Man? - The Hunter; Man's Own Flat Wheels - part 2; The Garrulous Diplomatist; South Sea Island King (Tufele) of the Manua group of Islands - great photo-illustrated article; Training Junior For a Home - how the Children's Home Society give lonely little children a more congenial atmosphere; Chats with Office Callers - origin of Jewish names; Q & A; I Read in the Papers - the Hall-Mills case was 'dud', Barring the Garb of Old Gaul, Michigan's boundaries are divided, smoking suits for women; Briefly Told; Great winter sport photos inside back cover. Somewhat above-average wear. Unmarked. A worthy vintage copy.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1853 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 323 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 323 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1853. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 323, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 323 323.