BARRATT'S CHAPEL AND MUSEUM.
(Frederica: Barratt's Chapel), n.d. small 8vo. broadside printed on both sides. Travel brochure with illustrations. READ MORE about BARRATT'S CHAPEL AND MUSEUM
Price: $5.00 Order nr. 93258
Religion
DELAWARE ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR. 1976.
(Wilmington: Woman's Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Protestant Episcopal Church), 1976. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers, plastic spiral binding. B1-365. Filled with reproductions of Delaware's 18th century arts and crafts. READ MORE about DELAWARE ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR. 1976
Price: $10.00 Order nr. 110111
DELMARVA'S NATIONAL HERITAGE CHURCH TOUR.
(Salisbury: Delmarva Advisory Council), n.d. small 8vo. self paper wrappers. (12) page foldout. Large foldout map with short histories of 45 churches on the verso. READ MORE about DELMARVA'S NATIONAL HERITAGE CHURCH TOUR
Price: $5.00 Order nr. 88831
GRACE CHURCH, 1865-1965.
Wilmington: Grace Church, 1965. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. (ii), 13 pages. Issued to celebrate the 100th anniversary of this church. Contains an illustrated history by Mrs. Albert B. Bird, a biographical sketch of the minister, Dr. William F. Dunkle Jr. and a two page view of the future by the minister. Also lists all past Ministers. Loosely inserted is an eight page brochure entitled "The Centennial of Grace Church." Tear along bottom edge of front..... READ MORE about GRACE CHURCH, 1865-1965
Price: $25.00 Order nr. 79175
IN MEMORIAM, THE REV. CHARLES E. MURRAY, D.D.
(Wilmington: St. Andrew's Church, 1899). 8vo. original limp cloth, top edge gilt. 75 pages. B1-1281. Murray (1838-1899) was Rector of St. Andrew's starting in 1899. Printed by the John M. Rogers Press of Wilmington. Illustrated. Ink inscription "Sarah B. Evans" on free endpaper. Covers soiled. Worn at spine ends. READ MORE about IN MEMORIAM, THE REV. CHARLES E. MURRAY, D.D
Price: $45.00 Order nr. 88493
ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 22 NORTH UNION STREET, SMYRNA, DELAWARE. FOUNDED 1740.
(Smyrna: St. Peter's Episcopal Church), n.d. (after 1958). 12mo. self paper wrappers. (4) pages. Woodcut illustration of church by Adolp Link on front followed by three page history of this church. READ MORE about ST. PETER'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH, 22 NORTH UNION STREET, SMYRNA, DELAWARE. FOUNDED 1740
Price: $15.00 Order nr. 97384
WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH.
Dover: Wesley United Methodist Church, 1982. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. vi, 74 pages. With notes by George C. Godfrey, Senior Minister, and James H. Hutchins, Editor. Illustrated. "Dover, Delaware" written in ink on front cover. READ MORE about WESLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Price: $20.00 Order nr. 46393
BARRATT'S CHAPEL AND METHODISM.
Wilmington: The Historical Society of Delaware, 1911. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. iii, 62 pages. B1-4096. Papers of the Society no.LVII. With numerous illustrations including one in color. Wrappers chipped around edges with small pieces missing. Spot on front cover where label was removed. READ MORE about BARRATT'S CHAPEL AND METHODISM
Price: $20.00 Order nr. 44106
THE DIOCESE OF DELAWARE, IT'S HISTORICAL, PARISH, AND MISSION CHURCHES.
N.P. n.p., n.d. (circa 1934). 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. 50 pages. B1-3908. Foreword by The Right Reverend Philip Cook and text by Richard Rodney. Illustrations of each church followed by chronological lists of rectors and other officers. READ MORE about THE DIOCESE OF DELAWARE, IT'S HISTORICAL, PARISH, AND MISSION CHURCHES
Price: $25.00 Order nr. 29106
NEW CASTLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND ITS AMAZING DECADE OF 1941-51.
N.P. n.p., 1978. 8vo. stiff paper wrappers, plastic spiral binding. 118, (3) pages. The story of how this church had reached its low water mark and then began its remarkable comeback. Title page foxed. READ MORE about NEW CASTLE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND ITS AMAZING DECADE OF 1941-51
Price: $25.00 Order nr. 46227
FESTIVALS.
Wilmington: The Cedar Tree Press, (1996). 8vo. cloth. xvii, 122 pages. First edition, second printing, limited to 800 copies. The first printing also occured in 1996 and was limited to 500 copies. Illustrated history of festivals in Delaware including the Italian and Greek festivals. Introduction by Nicholas L. Cerchio III. Signed by author. READ MORE about FESTIVALS
Price: $5.00 Order nr. 46397
DELAWARE BIBLE RECORDS. VOLUME 3.
Bowie: Heritage Books, (1993). small 8vo. stiff paper wrappers. (viii), 193 pages. First edition. A continuation of this project. READ MORE about DELAWARE BIBLE RECORDS. VOLUME 3
Price: $18.00 Order nr. 67931
THE CHURCHES OF DELAWARE.
N.P. n.p., 1947. 8vo. cloth. 363+(1) pages. B1-3821. First edition. Zebley spent twelve years travelling through Delaware to discover the histories of nearly 900 churches located in Delaware. Illustrated. Lacks dust jacket. Very scarce book. READ MORE about THE CHURCHES OF DELAWARE
Price: $350.00 Order nr. 32118
A HISTORY OF ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SMYRNA, DELAWARE.
Smyrna: Asbury United Methodist Church, 1972. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 65, (11) pages. B2-1720. Number 406 of an unspecified number of copies. Signed by the author. Illustrated history. Ink inscription on inside front cover. READ MORE about A HISTORY OF ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, SMYRNA, DELAWARE
Price: $15.00 Order nr. 69464
COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLET, DELAWARE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 1864-1965, "FIRST T O ORGANIZE, FIRST TO MERGE."
N.P. The United Methodist Church, Peninsula Annual Conference, 1990. small 4to. stiff paper wrappers. 105, (ii), iv, 81 pages. Published on the 100th anniversary of the Delaware Conference. Foreword by Bishop Joseph H. Yeakel followed by original articles by Baldwin, Rev. Edwin L. Ellis and Rev. Richard C. Stazesky. The general history is followed by the 87 page section devoted to histories of individual churches. Covers lightly foxed. READ MORE about COMMEMORATIVE BOOKLET, DELAWARE ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 1864-1965, "FIRST T O ORGANIZE, FIRST TO...
Price: $15.00 Order nr. 67564
NEW LIGHT ON OLD BARRATT'S, A HISTORY OF BARRATT'S CHAPEL.
N.P. (The Peninsula Conference, United Methodist Church, 1986). 4to. stiff paper wrappers. (ii), iv, 98 pages. B3. First edition, second printing. Illustrated. READ MORE about NEW LIGHT ON OLD BARRATT'S, A HISTORY OF BARRATT'S CHAPEL
Price: $20.00 Order nr. 93134
NEW LIGHT ON OLD BARRATT'S, A HISTORY OF BARRATT'S CHAPEL.
N.P. (The Peninsula Conference, United Methodist Church, 1984). 4to. stiff paper wrappers, plastic spiral bound. (ii), iv, 98 pages. First edition. Illustrated. Signed by both authors on the title page. Covers show some age darkening. READ MORE about NEW LIGHT ON OLD BARRATT'S, A HISTORY OF BARRATT'S CHAPEL
Price: $25.00 Order nr. 68861
CUTTING EDGE: LIFE OF THOMAS A. BECKER, FIRST CATHOLIC BISHOP OF WILMIN.
Devon, PA: Wm. T. Cooke Publishing Co., 1982. 8vo. cloth. viii, 323 pages. Foreword by John Tracy Ellis. READ MORE about CUTTING EDGE: LIFE OF THOMAS A. BECKER, FIRST CATHOLIC BISHOP OF WILMIN
Price: $15.00 Order nr. 29446
BETHANY BEACH MEMOIRS ... A LONG LOOK BACK.
(Bethany Beach): Harold E. Dukes, Jr., (2001). small 4to. cloth, dust jacket. 160 pages. B3. First edition. Over 250 illustrations accompany this history. Bethany Beach was founded in the 1890s by a group representing the Christian Church who wanted a summer encampment. The author has inscribed this copy on the free endpaper. Near fine. READ MORE about BETHANY BEACH MEMOIRS ... A LONG LOOK BACK
Price: $25.00 Order nr. 96812
CHRISTIANA M.E. CHURCH, CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE. ITS HISTORY ... ITS PEOPLE.
Bowie, MD: Heritage Books, Inc., 1994. 4to. stiff paper wrappers. xi, 159 pages. First edition. Reproductions of 19th century records of this Methodist church. READ MORE about CHRISTIANA M.E. CHURCH, CHRISTIANA, DELAWARE. ITS HISTORY ... ITS PEOPLE
Price: $30.00 Order nr. 68021
METHODISM IN WILMINGTON, ITS BEGINNINGS AND ITS PROGRESS WITH SOME REF ECTIONS AT THE END OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.
Wilmington: n.p., 1900. small 8vo. original stiff paper wrappers (detached and split). 15 pages. B1-4095. Frontispiece portrait of Captain Thomas Webb. Printed at the Press of Hubert A. Roop of Wilmington. An address given at the Grace M.E. Church. READ MORE about METHODISM IN WILMINGTON, ITS BEGINNINGS AND ITS PROGRESS WITH SOME REF ECTIONS AT THE END OF THE...
Price: $10.00 Order nr. 67550
THE LIFE OF THE REV. ALFRED COOKMAN; WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF HIS FATHER, THE REV. GEORGE GRIMSTON COOKMAN.
With an Introduction by the Rev. R.S. Foster.
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1874. 8vo. original cloth. 480 pages. With an Introduction by the Rev. R.S. Foster. See B1-966. Reprint of the first edition. Biography of this preacher including information on his duties at Grace Church in Wilmington.Covers rubbed and spotted. READ MORE about THE LIFE OF THE REV. ALFRED COOKMAN; WITH SOME ACCOUNT OF HIS FATHER, THE REV. GEORGE GRIMSTON...
Price: $10.00 Order nr. 67373
FREDERICA TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND THE TWO CHARGES, SARDIS (MILFORD NECK), SAXTON (BOWERS BEACH), A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE CHURCHES AND THEIR ACTIVITIES, 1856-1978.
(Frederica: Milford Coverdale, 1978). 8vo. simulated leather. 163 pages. With a foreword by the author who has signed this copy. Filled with illustrations that are reproductions of photographs taken by Melva Jane Bradford. Boards soiled, some foxing to front and rear pastedowns and free endpapers. READ MORE about FREDERICA TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH AND THE TWO CHARGES, SARDIS (MILFORD NECK), SAXTON...
Price: $125.00 Order nr. 72944
OLD SWEDES CHURCH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, 1698-1938.
Wilmington: Delaware Tercentenary Commission, 1938. 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 52 pages. B1-3878. First edition. Illustrated history. Very fine copy. READ MORE about OLD SWEDES CHURCH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, 1698-1938
Price: $35.00 Order nr. 28284
OLD SWEDES CHURCH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, 1698-1938.
Wilmington: Delaware Tercentenary Commission, 1938. 8vo. cloth, dust jacket. 52 pages. B1-3878. First edition. Illustrated history. Half of jacket spine is lacking. READ MORE about OLD SWEDES CHURCH, WILMINGTON, DELAWARE, 1698-1938
Price: $18.00 Order nr. 65844