Why Priests by Justin Fulton (29 results)

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New edition. Poor copy, wear and tear as with age. Boards damaged. Text remains in fine condition. Physical description; xii, 393 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm. Subject; Celibacy. 1 Kg.

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Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (Religion, catholic, Theology, Dogma) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.

New edition ed. good+ condition in somewhat worn red cloth.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Later Edition. 393pp. Plus 3 pages of ads. Red cloth hardcover with black titles. Slight edge-wear to the boards and minimal sunning to the spine cloth. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall. H2.

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Acceptable. Published under Peculiar Circumstances by Rand Avery Company, Boston, Massachusetts, copyright 1888. (ca 1920?). xii,339 pages. Wide page borders with Papal symbols, drawings, portions of text blacked. 7.5 x 5", pictorial cloth. Publisher Notice: deemed obscene, refused to print, conceded to publish after objections, insisted some sentences be expurgated. Cover rubbed, shaken, owner name, G.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Published by Rand Avery Company / The Franklin Press, 1888. Lurid pictorial covers, page edges black on all sides. Pages with borders and sensational statements expurgated, with symbolic illustrations substituted. Cover images worn, with some staining to covers. Front hinge opening at title page. Erasures to front free endpaper; text unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. First Edition. Pictorial red, black,and white cloth cover portraying menacing, devil-like clergy figures reaching out with claw-like hands to presumably-virtuous maiden figures; rear board features disembodied arm labeled "Fulton" wielding a dagger aimed at the book title imprinted in a shroud. Fulton (1828-1901) was a Baptist clergyman who was expelled from his last post in Brooklyn, New York, in 1879 (although he was later re-instated). He was vehemently anti- Roman Catholic. This book and others he wrote were published during a period of anti-Catholic hostility in the U.S. This volume was expurgated by Anthony Comstock prior to being printed (in 1873 "Comstock successfully influenced the United States Congress to pass the Comstock Law, which made illegal the delivery or transportation of both "obscene, lewd, or lascivious" material. . ."[from Wikipedia]). Thus, objectionable/censored material is blocked by black bars and other graphics throughout. Moderate rubbing to cover extremities. Light-to-moderate scuffing to boards. Small bump to upper rear board. Few small, light brownstains to front endpapers, one ofwhich "bleeds" onto margins of first several pages of text. Otherwise clean and tight.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. (catholic, priest, wed) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Hardcover. Condition: Used - Good. Boston: Pauline Propaganda Co, copyright 1899. xii,339 pages, 1p advertisement Anti-Papal Books. Illustrated, wide page borders with Catholic symbols. 7.5 x 5", red lettered orange cloth. 'Irving O. Darling, Northbridge Centre, Mass' on blank. Cover soiled, rubbed, text shaken, owner name, G.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. ***Please Read*** Book shows significant wear - red pencil marking on front pastedown - title page and the front board is loose at the binding but intact - no marks on text - my shelf location 25-F-36*.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Good condition for it's age. Some shadowing on the FEP, spotting on the text block. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Ex-Library. Text is clean, binding is strong. Brown cloth cover with gold lettering. B & W illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. New Edition. 12mo. xii, 393 pages, [3] pages of advertisements, [3]. Illustrations. Brown cloth hardcover with black title on the front cover and spine. Soil and wear to the covers. Light foxing and toning to the end papers. Content is criticism of the Catholic church.

Hard Cover. First edition. 339pp. The following was printed on the title page by the publisher: 'Published Under Peculiar Circumstances.' Lurid anti-Catholic engravings throughout. Unususal typography, striking illuminated covers in red and black. Much material on the lascivious behavior of priests toward women. Good; edges of cover are worn with board exposed on the corners, top and bottom of backstrip frayed. (loc 297/1).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Rand Avery; 1888; 8vo. 339 pp.; Brown leather boards with gilt title to front and spine; Tissue covered frontispiece; Fulton (1828-1901) was a Baptist clergyman who was expelled from his last post in Brooklyn, New York, in 1879 (although he was later re-instated). He was vehemently anti- Roman Catholic. This book and others he wrote were published during a period of anti-Catholic hostility in the U.S. This volume was expurgated by Anthony Comstock prior to being printed (in 1873 "Comstock successfully influenced the United States Congress to pass the Comstock Law, which made illegal the delivery or transportation of both "obscene, lewd, or lascivious" material. . ."[from Wikipedia]). Thus, objectionable/censored material is blocked by black bars and other graphics throughout. Lurid anti-Catholic engravings throughout. Unusual typography; Much material on the lascivious behavior of priests toward women. Moderate rubbing to cover extremities; Bumped and rubbed corners and spine ends; Cracked hinges but Binding tight and intact; An unusual and striking book all around; Very Good+ $85.00.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 368. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1888 edition. 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. 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. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. 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. Language: English Pages: 368.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Dust jacket missing. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. Secure packaging for safe delivery. 1.01.

first edition, 1888. scarce. fulton argues that catholic priests should be allowed to marry, and that celibacy should not be a requirement for them. he suggests that if priests were able to marry there would be fewer incidents of abuse and scandal within the church. includes a publisher's note that states: "never in the history of printing has a book-making house been placed in the awkward position in which this house was placed.we refused to make a book, as printers, which we now issue as publishers." rand avery company initially declined to print the book on grounds that it was obscene, but "then we discovered that there are decidedly varied opinions as to what is, and what is not, obscene." boston: rand avery company. 339 pages. 5.25x7.5". hardcover. bound in paper covered boards. shelfwear at extremities. else fine. near fine-. no jacket. located in our greenpoint store.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1888. 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: - 368, 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. 368.