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Methodism: Ohio Area (1812-1962)
by John M. Versteeg
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine Condition/Good+
- Seller
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Springfield, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
Ohio Area Sequicentennial Committee, n.p, 1962. First Edition (No Additional Printings). Hardcover. Fine Condition/Good+. Signed by Author. Inscribed by the author ("With high regard | [signature]") on the front free end paper. This book was written for the 150th anniversary of the Methodist Church in Ohio. From the introduction: "The author has attempted in a single volume to cover the vast field of Methodism in Ohio so as to make evident the circumstances of its origin and early development, which caused it to be the largest Protestant body in the state" (p. 6). Size: 8"-9" - Octavo (8vo). 372 pages. Text block is tight, bright and unmarked, printed on glossy paper stock. Wine colored cloth over boards with dulled gilt title on front cover and spine. Corners are sharp; minimal shelf wear. Plain paper unclipped dust jacket. Wear at the folds, chip at top of the front fold of the spine; some loss at the head and foot of the spine. Small spot of loss on the back fold of the spine (not affecting any text). All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Religion & Theology; Denominations - Methodist; Ohio - Methodism; United States; 1960s; History. Signed by Author. Main Picture: John M. Versteeg, Methodism: Ohio Area (1962, Signed) - Front panel of dust jacket and spine. Picture 2: John M. Versteeg, Methodism: Ohio Area (1962, Signed) - Rear panel of dust jacket and page edges. Picture 3: John M. Versteeg, Methodism: Ohio Area (1962, Signed) - Front cover and spine. Picture 4: John M. Versteeg, Methodism: Ohio Area (1962, Signed) - Rear cover and page edges. Picture 5: John M. Versteeg, Methodism: Ohio Area (1962, Signed) - Title page. Picture 6: John M. Versteeg, Methodism: Ohio Area (1962, Signed) - Signature on free front end paper. Picture 7: John M. Versteeg, Methodism: Ohio Area (1962, Signed) - List of churches, Bishops and Secretaries from 1800-1879 (text block printed on glossy stock). Picture 8: John M. Versteeg, Methodism: Ohio Area (1962, Signed) - Sample illustration: "Grave Marker of Frances McCormick, Founder of Methodism in the Northwest Territory". Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 1138. .
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- Bookseller
- Quaint Book Shop, IOBA
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1138
- Title
- Methodism: Ohio Area (1812-1962)
- Author
- John M. Versteeg
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition (No Additional Printings)
- Publisher
- Ohio Area Sequicentennial Committee
- Place of Publication
- n.p
- Date Published
- 1962
- Keywords
- BZDB22 Religion & Theology; Denominations - Methodist; Ohio - Methodism; United States; 1960s; History. Signed by Author Unbranded John M. Versteeg Methodism: Ohio Area (1812-1962)
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Quaint Book Shop, IOBA
Ohio residents must pay the required state sales tax for intra-state sales. Thirty (30) day return guarantee, with full refund including shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Quaint Book Shop, IOBA
Biblio member since 2007
Springfield, Ohio
About Quaint Book Shop, IOBA
Quaint Book Shop is an online bookselling service that features regional and local history, classic children's and religious books and specializes in Kenneth Roberts books.
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