Search Results: Christian Mysticism from Black Cat Hill Books

New York, NY Swedenborg Foundation, 1963. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Later Edition. Very Good++: shows only mild wear to the extremities. Former owner's name and date at front free endpaper. Dime-sized dampstain spot at front panel. Upper corner tips very mildly bumped. Binding square and secure; text clean. Close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 585pp. "Standard Edition". Green cloth with gilt titles at backstrip. Translated from the Latin & thoroughly Revised and Edited by the Rev. John Faulkner Potts. First published in the USA in 1837. Hardback: Lacks DJ. Emanuel Swedenborg, born Emanuel Swedberg; 29 January 1688[1] – 29 March 1772) was a Swedish scientist, philosopher, theologian, revelator, and, in the eyes of some, Christian mystic. He termed himself a "Servant of the Lord Jesus Christ" in True Christian Religion, a work he published himself. He is best known for his book on the afterlife, Heaven and Hell (1758). Swedenborg had a… Read More

Wallingford, PA Pendle Hill Publications, 1959. Paperback First Edition [1959]; First Printing [7000 copies]; so stated. Very Good in Wraps: shows indications of moderate use: shows a little wear to the extremities of the wrapper covers and some toning to the background field near the same; the faintest soiling; scant loss to rubbing wear at the top and bottom of the staple crease; the binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Remains a structurally sound, tightly copy, showing its age somewhat, but still in very good condition. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 32pp. Pendle Hill Pamphlet No. 103. First Edition [1959]; First Printing [7000 copies]; so stated. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

Edinburgh, Scotland Floris Books, 1997. Paperback First Edition UK (1997), so stated. First published in German in 1967. First Edition UK (1997), so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the faintest tanning to the outside edges of the text block and to the outside portions of the endpapers; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of underlining, hi-lighting, notations, or marginalia. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing a single unobtrusive cosmetic flaw. Bright and Clean. Corners sharp. Appears unread. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (7.75 x 5.15 x 0.45 inches). 126 pages. Language: English. Weight: 5.5 ounces. First published in German in 1967. Trade Paperback. Wilhelm Kelber was… Read More

San Francisco, CA HarperCollins: HarperSanFrancisco, 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. First Edition Thus; First Printing indicated. Very Good+ in Wraps: shows indications of very careful use: just a touch of wear to the extremities; mild rubbing to wrapper covers; one page has been dog-eared; binding square and secure; text clean. Remains close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 301pp. Trade Paperback. Fox speaks of his "story about the coming of age spirituality in the latter half of the twentieth century" in the form of a "cultural autobiography". In reading this book, one gets a sense that Fox is contextualizing his life-story in the "larger story of our coming of age". In a Journal entry from Fox's approach to his fifty-third year, he writes about his decision to become an Anglican priest in vocational terms; by narrowing the vocation-question down to how he might serve the younger generation, and… Read More

Wallingford, PA Pendle Hill Publications, 2010. Pamphlet Library Discard. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear along the stapled backstrip. Binding perfectly secure; text clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder or Book-Club. 8vo 35pp. Pendle Hill Pamphlet 410. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

New York, NY Doubleday: Image , 1996. Paperback First Edition Thus (1996), Twenty-Third Printing. Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of scuffing at the lower rear panel where a price sticker has been removed; the expected light tanning to the text pages, due to aging; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of creases to the panels. Free of creases to the backstrip. Free of any creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, very nearly-new copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing only a minor, unobtrusive flaw. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.2 x 5.35 x 0.35 inches). 116 pages. Introduction by Thich Nhat Hanh. Language: English. Weight: 4.6 ounces. First… Read More

London, UK George Allen & Unwin, 1931. Hardcover First Edition [1931]; Second Printing [1932]. Very Good: shows very light wear to the extremities, with a mild bump at the bottom edge of both boards; mild rubbing; the gilt titles and the front panel and backstrip are somewhat dulled; faint overall soiling; the pages have tanned very slightly, due to aging. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean, but a couple of former owner's have added their name, place and date to the front free endpaper, one in ink, the other in pencil. Despite a number of minor flaws, and light overall wear, this book remains a clean, sturdy, and quite presentable reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 94pp. First Edition [1931]; Second Printing [1932]. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Wallingford, PA Pendle Hill Publications, 1943. Paperback First Edition [1973]; unstated. Very Good: shows very mild rubbing to the extremities, but the upper corner tips are a little bumped; the pages have tanned just a bit, due to aging; the binding is very slightly cocked, but remains perfectly secure; the text is clean. Shows some wear, but remains a handsome copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 56pp. First Edition [1973]; (unstated). Hardback: Lacks DJ., if indeed it ever had one

Albany, NY State University of New York Press, 1972. Hardcover First Edition [1972], so stated. First Edition [1972], so stated. Near Fine in Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows only minute indications of use; faint foxing to the outsided edges of the text pages; else flawless; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. There is a short note at the top of the front free endpaper, but the book is free of ownership notations, inscriptions, marks, or labels. The DJ shows light wear to extremities; mild rubbing, mostly to the mustard-toned background field of the rear panel; the white background field of the front panel shows the faintest foxing; the price has been clipped. No longer 'As New', but remains close to it. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (1.5 x 6.5 x 9.5 inches). x, 319 pages. Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds. Hardback with DJ. 

Tucson, AZ Medio Media. Audio CD Two Compact Discs (CDs) in "Like New" condition, housed in a black hard-plastic billfold case in Very Good+ to Near Fine condition showing a little shelf-rubbing to the bottom edge. The black plastic has a clear plastic cover, under which colorful sheet of liner notes has been placed. This is a little larger than the plastic sleave and sticks out perhaps an eighth of an inch above it, at the top edge and this area has become creased and torn in spots (about Very Good). Overall, Near Fine. Product Size: 7.5 x 5.25 x 0.55 inches. Weight: 4 ounces. MM 8006-1 & 8006-2. Audio CD.

Boulder, CO Sounds True, 1992. Audio Cassette One Audio Cassette Tape in Like New (Still in original Shrinkwrap) condition, in a clear crystal case, housed in a colorful heavy cardstock slipcase. All 'As New"; never opened. Size: 7.15 x 4.35 x 0.75 inches. Weight: 3.2 ounces. 90 minutes. Recorded Live at the Abba House of Prayer in New York. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

Westport, CT Greenwood Press, 1971. Hardcover Reprint Edition [1970]. Later Printing Thus [1974]. Originally published in 1921. Very Good: shows light wear to extremities and the upper corners are very mildly bumped; just a touch of rubbing; barely discernible soiling; very faint smudging to the outside edges. The Binding remains square and secure; text clean. Despite some minor flaws, remains structurally sound and tightly bound: clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. Overall, a handsome reading copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 479pp. Reprint Edition [1970]. Later Printing Thus [1974]. Originally published in 1921. Hardback: No DJ 'as issued'.

New York, NY Doubleday , 1998. Hardcover First Edition (1998); First Printing indicated. Fine in Fine DJ: The Book is flawless, but is a REMAINDER, showing a tiny dot at the bottom edge of the text block; the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Free of any ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, plates, or labels. A handsome, like-new copy, showing a single, very minor flaw. A virtually 'As New' reading copy. The DJ is flawless; unclipped; mylar-protected. As New. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (9.5 x 6.6 x 1.25 inches). xi, 352 pages. Translated from the German by John Cullen. Language: English. Weight: 1 pound, 7.9 ounces. First Edition (1998); First Printing indicated. Hardback with DJ.

Grand Rapids, MI William B. Eerdmans Publishing Co, 1972. Paperback First Edition Thus [1972]; unstated. Some seventeen pages show VERTICAL LINES IN THE MARGINS IN INK. Else, Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use otherwise: just a hint of wear to the extremities; the mildest rubbing; former owner's name at the front endpaper; very faint dampstaining near the outside edge of the front panel (these do not penetrate into the text block at all). The binding is square and secure. Clearly, this is a flawed copy, but the markings do not enter into the text to distract one's eye when reading and the book shows just a touch of wear: Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 128 pages. First Edition Thus [1972]; unstated. 

Wallingford, PA Pendle Hill Publications, 1972. Paperback First Edition [1972]; First Printing (unstated). Very Good+ in Wraps: shows very mild rubbing to the extremities; the binding is secure; text clean. A very handsome copy. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 34pp. Pendle Hill Pamphlet No.185. First Edition [1972]; First Printing (unstated). Limited to 3500 copies. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

Wallingford, PA Pendle Hill Publications, 2008. Pamphlet First Edition Thus [2008], unstated. Fine in Wraps: flawless; the binding is perfectly secure; the text is clean. Virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 36 pages. Pendle Hill Pamphlet 398. First Edition Thus [2008], unstated. Paperback: Staple-bound Wraps.

Los Angeles, CA Audio Renaissance Tapes, 1995. Audio Cassette Two Audio Cassette Tapes in excellent condition, in a clear crystal cases and housed in a colorful heavy cardstock and white plastic case which shows mild rubbing overall and a small area of heavier rubbing at the lower rear panel where a price or inventory sticker has been removed. The Tapes are near fine - probably played but showing little sign of it; the Case is about very good. Size: 7 x 4.4 x 0.75 inches. Weight: 5.5 ounces. 150 minutes. Read by David Steindl-Rast. Audio Book: Cassette Tapes.

New York, NY Macmillan Publishing Company, 1930. Hardcover First Edition [1930], so stated. First Edition [1930], so stated. Good: Shows significant indications of use: light wear to the extremities; moderate rubbing and faint overall soiling to the blue cloth over boards; there is also a small, but darker stain to the upper corner of the rear panel; faint flecks of foxing at the top edge; the pagres have tanned slightly, due to aging; the front hinge appears to have been in danger of cracking and has been inexpertly repaired with (yes!) masking tape. The bnding shows slight lean, but remains, at least with the tape repair, secure; the text is clean. Overall, remains a sturdy, if well-worn, reading copy with a clean text. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. xiii, 269 pages. Introduction by Rufus M. Jones. Deckle Fore-Edge. Hardback: Lacks DJ.

Ann Arbor, MI Servant Books, 1984. Paperback First Edition Thus [1984], so stated. First Edition Thus [1984], so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only the most minute indications of use: just a hint of wear to the extremities. The binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Very close to 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 222pp. Abridged and Adapted by Ann Spangler. The hardcover edition upon which this book was based was published in 1885. Denominational Press Paperback. Author and speaker Hannah Whitall Smith (1832–1911) did not have an easy life. Of her seven children, only three lived to adulthood. In spite of, and perhaps because of, her unhappy circumstances, she was able to advise Christians on how to have the joy of the Lord in the widely read and much loved book A Christian's Secret of a Happy Life. In her books, she portrays the love of God and His desire to relate to us as the perfect Parent, Savior, Protector, and Friend. Other… Read More

Denville, NJ Dimension Books , 1986. Paperback First Edition USA [1986], so stated. Very Near Fine in Wraps: shows only a hint of tanning to the pages, due to aging and a small rectangle of "bubbling" to the surface of the wraps at the lower rear panel, where a price sticker has been removed; else flawless. the binding is square and secure; the text is clean. Near perfect: virtually 'As New'. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. 64 pges. Paperback. Wonderful depth, perspective, and inspiration--as always with Sr. Ruth Ann Burrows' works.