The Bible Hand-Book: An Introduction to the Study of Sacred Scripture
by Joseph Angus
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: The Religious Tract Society, 1858 . Leather. Good. 7.5" by 5". Not Stated. A fascinating mid nineteenth century study of the Bible from a conservative Baptist minister. Illustrated with a folding map.A smart study of Biblical scripture by English Baptist minister and Biblical scholar Joseph Angus, who first published this work in 1854. As a theologian, Angus was conservative; in a debate of 1870 he upheld the doctrine of eternal torment.Undated; dated 1858 via Jisc.With four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear.With a bookplate, dated 1878, to the front pastedown.In a signed binding by Lewis & Sons, with their label to the rear free endpaper. In a full straight grain morocco binding, with gilt detailing to spine. Rubbing to spine head and tail, and joints. Front joint starting, with board somewhat tender. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting to title page, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Good
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 867F7
- Title
- The Bible Hand-Book: An Introduction to the Study of Sacred Scripture
- Author
- Joseph Angus
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- The Religious Tract Society
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1858
- Size
- 7.5" by 5"
- Keywords
- baptism Joseph Angus Baptist minister Joseph Angus
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Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Bookplate
- Highly sought after by some collectors, a book plate is an inscribed or decorative device that identifies the owner, or former...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.