Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd - What Set Him Right

London, Isbister, 1885. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this very scarce volume of literary sermons by Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd. A first edition of this very scarce collection of sermons by Andrew Kennedy Hutchison Boyd. Boyd's sermons have been described as literary and practical rather than dogmatic, and this is evident in the present collection of essays. A shrewd and witty observer, Boyd provides an accessible and conversational gloss on biblical passages across this fifteen chapter work. Although he was originally intended for the English Bar, Boyd instead entered the Church of Scotland and was made minister at St. Andrews. Prior owner's ink inscription to the title page. The inscription reads 'To dearest Berry from her loving AMB May 28th /86&apos. In the publisher's original green cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Lightly rubbed to the joints and the head and tail of the spine, which are a little bumped. The cloth is discoloured at the tail of the boards. The front and rear hinges are starting, but firm. Internally, the binding is loose. The preliminaries are particularly loose, pages 99 to 110 are disbound, and the gutter is visible at page 96. Pages are generally bright and clean. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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