1807 The Miscellaneous Works of Mr James Meikle Scarce 1st Thus

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Miscellaneous Works of Mr James Meikle James Meikle 1807 Ogle & Aikman et al : Edinburgh 7" by 4.5" [3], iv-v, [4], 4-360pp SUMMARY A very scarce series of tracts, essays, meditations and poetry by the Scottish surgeon and devotional writer, James Meikle. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION First thus, the first edition of this particular collection. Published posthumously. Each section has a separate half-title, as called for. Meikle's writings include meditations on vanity, the enjoyment of god, the love of Christ and the rational world. There are essays displaying Meikle's thoughts on marriage and heaven and hell. In addition, there is a section on sayings, private readings on the Psalms of David and a poem entitled 'Emmanuel'. James Meikle grew up in humble means. He wished to study at Edinburgh for the ministry, however due to poverty and his father's death he was unable to do so. He attended some medical lectures at Edinburgh and returned to his home town in 1750 to practise as a surgeon. However, this did not work and he entered the navy. Many of his 'Meditations' were written during his time in the navy. This book contains a variety of works, which provide insight into the inner mind of a humble surgeon from Carnwath in the late eighteenth century. CONDITION In a half calf binding with paper covered boards. Binder's stamp to the front pastedown, W Brand, Wooler. Externally, smart with patches of light rubbing to the boards and spine. Front joint is tender, with the hinge slightly strained but remaining firm. Rear hinge is also slightly strained but firm. Prior owner's inscriptions to the endpapers and title page have been excised professionally, with only faded evidence left, possibly reading 'James Geary' or 'Gray'. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are slightly age toned. Scattered spots. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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