Constantlyreforming
Puritan Board Sophomore
So, I wanted to see who were the “old dead guy” book collectors here. My dad has been collecting books by the Puritans and old American pastors for some 15 years or so.I do not know how many he has, but his collection is “substantial” nonetheless.
Anyhow, my collection includes around 40 books so far. I am thirty years old, and have acquired these over the last 5 years, some from my dad, some on my own. What I have found is that ordering from England is the best thing to do, as they sell them for much less than any American book dealers.
Some highlights in my collection include a 1677 First edition John Owen Justification by Faith, in the original binding, pretty much in mint condition. I also have another copy in mint condition that has been rebound. I have a first edition of Indwelling Sin by Owen as well; I believe it is in the link that shows pictures of MOST of my collection.
I have received 5-6 books since I posted those pictures, so I will have to add those later. Anyone collect? Anyone have any of the same books I own? My newest acquisition is a first edition, UNBOUND, of The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen, from 1650. It has a signature of “John Brown” on the top, and I am in the middle of trying to get that signature identified, to see if it is John Brown of Haddington’s….
Enjoy!!
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Anyhow, my collection includes around 40 books so far. I am thirty years old, and have acquired these over the last 5 years, some from my dad, some on my own. What I have found is that ordering from England is the best thing to do, as they sell them for much less than any American book dealers.
Some highlights in my collection include a 1677 First edition John Owen Justification by Faith, in the original binding, pretty much in mint condition. I also have another copy in mint condition that has been rebound. I have a first edition of Indwelling Sin by Owen as well; I believe it is in the link that shows pictures of MOST of my collection.
I have received 5-6 books since I posted those pictures, so I will have to add those later. Anyone collect? Anyone have any of the same books I own? My newest acquisition is a first edition, UNBOUND, of The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen, from 1650. It has a signature of “John Brown” on the top, and I am in the middle of trying to get that signature identified, to see if it is John Brown of Haddington’s….
Enjoy!!
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