Porter Ebenezer D D (10 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Original full calf binding with gilt lettering on spine, partially rubbed away. Boards are scuffed and marked, tips exposed, and one corner is damaged. Pages are greatly foxed, and there are a few pencil markings on endpapers, but not in the text itself. There is some evidence of historical dampstain on the top edge of the pages. This book provides a method of inflection while speaking or reading aloud, followed by exercises in articulation, which include a number of readings. Two-hundred and twentieth edition, with an appendix. Hardcover, acceptable condition. 304 pages, 12mo.

Condition: Very Good. Octavo (in 4's) paper covers 30pp - very slight toning (SABIN 6423 lists only 2 locations Harvard & Philadelphia Library). *An uplifting sermon but somewhat intolerant in asserting that "The Professors of this Institution . are at perfect liberty to renounce these opinions . but in that case, they are bound, as honest and honourable men, to relinquish their present station". Porter was later appointed President of the Andover Theological Seminary, which shared its campus with Phillips Academy, and was founded in 1807 by orthodox Calvinists who had fled Harvard College after it appointed a liberal Unitarian theologian to a professorship of divinity. The Seminary was independent from Phillips Academy but shared the same board of directors (Wikipedia). 1 volume. Softcover.

Original brown leather boards. Condition: Fair. 4th Edition. Fourth edition. Chapters include reading, articulation, tones and inflections, accent, emphasis, modulation, rhetorical action; also contains numerous 'familiar pieces' for practice. Also published in Boston by Crocker & Brewster and in New York by J. Leavitt, "for sale by them"; other locations listed. Inked owner's name, other pencil and ink notes. 404 pages. Very well worn but intact and readable. Hinges cracked but holding, pages spotted and stained.

Full-Leather. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Second Edition. Porter, an early 19th Century Congregational minister and seminary teacher, wrote several works on rhetoric and speech, on what he called the "art of reading." This book, "The Rhetorical Reader," was intended for use in academies and high schools and was issued in over 200 editions throughout the U.S. during the 1800s, becoming a seminal document in the study of speech pathology. This 1849 copy is from the first or second printing of the second edition, revised by James N. MacElligot. About 4 3/4 x 7 inches, 312 pages, including an appendix and 133 reading exercises, in full brown leather-covered boards with gold lettering on paper label on spine. Leather is considerably scuffed and worn, especially at corners. Leather on spine is chipped with quarter-inch pieces missing from spine ends. Both exterior and interior hinges are cracked but continuing to hold quite firmly. Text edges soiled. Text is clean and complete, though end pages and text proper lightly foxed. A faint signature is just visible on fep with a one-line notation on rear end page. All that said, book is basically clean and fully legible and remains a decent example of an early document in speech pathology's history.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. [RELIGION]. Ebenezer Porter, D. D., Rev. Benjamin Wadsworth, Rev. Nathan Parker. "The Magnitude of the Preacher's Work. A Sermon, Delivered March 15, 1815, at the Ordination of the Rev. Israel W. Putnam, as Pastor of the North Church in Portsmouth." Andover, MA: Flagg and Gould, 1815. "Published at the request of the people." First edition, though confusingly Porter gave a similar ordination sermon for Rev. Alfred Mitchell with the same title six months earlier. English language. Hand-sewn pamphlet on hand-made wove paper letterpressed black in blue rag-paper jackets printed black with printer's ornament on front wrapper and book advertisements on back wrapper. Joined by the sermons 'Charge' by Wadsworth and 'Right Hand of Fellowship' by Parker. 9 1/2 x 5 3/4 inches. 2 oz. 32 pp. Back wrapper of jacket detached but present. Ink numbering on front wrapper. Text clean and uncut. Very Good in Fair jacket. No ISBN. No ASIN. REFERENCES: In Sabin. OCLC: 12271340. "Printed by Flagg and Gould, some of the earliest printers of Hebrew texts in America, and one of the longest-running continually operated presses in the US, still open today. Putnam, whose ordination is the occasion for this pamphlet, later called Parker, whose sermon ends the pamphlet, an 'infidel' and a 'subversive' intent on destroying Christianity. Parker?s 'radical' beliefs split the city?s Congregationalists and led to the building of the granite Unitarian church on State Street in 1826.".

Hardcover. Second Edition. Full leather binding. Leather is rubbed and; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 312 pages Good+ scuffed. Previous owner name inside, writing on end pages, few notes and/or marks on pages. Some foxing (B166). or marks on pages. Some foxing/offsetting." New and Enlarged Edition".

Leather. Condition: Fair. RARE copy of this early 19th century work on rhetoric, by the then Professor of Sacred Rhetoric at Andover Theological Seminary in Massachusetts. Leather binding is quite worn, the front board is attached by 1 cord only, lacks the preliminary pages and the title page, thus opening to the preface; pencil notes/marks on the endpapers; pages have foxing. Book.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1869 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: 311 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: 311 Language: English.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. 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: : - 440, 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. 440.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1865. 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: : - 442, 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. 442.