Scotland. Presbyterian: Shiels (Mr. Alexander, Late Minister...

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£35

Scotland. Presbyterian: Shiels (Mr. Alexander, Late Minister of the Gospel in St. Andrew's), A Hind Let Loose; or, an Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland, for the Interest of Christ [...], third edition, Glasgow: Printed by William Paton, for John Kirk, Calton, Publisher, 1797, xvii, [18]-835pp, [bound with] The Mystery of Magistracy Unvailed (sic), s.l., s.n., n.d. [c. 1797], 28pp, contemporary sheep, rubbed, chipped and split spine, but holding, 8vo; Steuart (Walter, Esq., of Perdivan (sic; i.e. Pardovan)), Collections and Observations Methodised; Concerning the Worship, Discipline, and Government of the Church of Scotland [...], fourth edition, Arbroath: Printed by J. Findlay, 1802, viii, 234, 2pp (index), R4 tear to upper-margin with loss of some printed notes, slightly later 19th c quarter-calf over marbled boards, somewhat rubbed, 4to; & Wodrow (Rev. Robert, Minister of the Gospel at Eastwood) & Burns (Rev. Robert), The History of the Sufferings of the Church of Scotland, three volumes only (of four): I-II & IV, Glasgow: Blackie, Fullarton, & Co., 1828, portrait frontispieces, contemporary calf by Carrs of Glasgow, their ticket, speckled edges, 8vo, (5)

Provenance: 1st: 1) Hugh Garvie, contemporary ink MS ownership inscription; 2) William Tod Ritchie, bibliographer, his later inscription. 2nd: G.B. Simpson, 19th c book label to pastedown. 3rd: Henry Paul, contemporary crested bookplates and shelf-numbering to each pastedown.