MARRIAGE from Chilton Books

London: Macmillan and Co. Limited, 1926.. 1st edition. Marriage as a social institution. Chapters: I.The Origin of Marriage; II.The Frequency of Marriage and the Marriage Age; III.Endogamy; IV.Exogamy; V.Marriage by Capture; VI.Consent as a Condition of Marriage; VII.Marriage by Consideration and by the Exchange of Presents. Gifts to the Bride and to the Bridegroom; VIII.Marriage Rites; IX.Monogamy and Polygyny;… Read more about this item

London: Planet Pub. (Hol) Ltd, 1957.. 1950s sex education booklet. "Every boy and girl wants to have someone of their own, a partner who will share the major part of their life with them. ...For without doubt it is the prime object and natural function of humans of both sexes to mate and continue to preserve life on… Read more about this item

London: Church House Publishing, 2009.. 1st edition. "Offers a wealth of insight, research findings and strategic thinking about the new opportunities the Marriage Measure 2008 is opening up for clergy and those who work with couples today." Pp.xii/145. Paperback. VG.

London: The Faith Press Ltd, 1930.. 1st edition. Fourteen addresses for Marriage Services + 12 page dissertation on Christian marriage by Rev. Marcus Donovan. 17cms x 10.5cms. Pp.63/1(ad for other publications). Blue cloth, dustwrapper slightly rubbed. VG/VG.

Great Wakering: McCrimmons, 1987.. 1st ed. "When Christians of different denominations marry, they are often believed to be a problem to their churches. But could it be that 'interchurch' marriages are really a point of strength and a cause for rejoicing?" Pp.120. Pbk. VG.

New Jersey: Loizeaux Brothers, 1987.. 1st ed. "Straight from the heart of the king comes a beautiful lyric which paints a vivid and evocative portrait of wedded love. Let's peek into the love diary of the king and his bride..." Pp. 204/2(ads). Pbk. VG.

London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1981.. 1st ed. A splendidly practical introduction. Pp. 123/3 (ads), illustrations to chapter headings, toning to page edges. P/b. G+.

London: The Mothers' Union, 1974.. 1st ed. Booklet. A study of marriage relationships. Pp. 28. P/b. VG.

London: Mowbray, 1990. 1st.ed. "This is not a pastoral or psychological guide to marriage problems, but a challenging introduction to the complex issues of right and wrong facing people concerned with marriage, whether they are synod menbers, clergy or those anxious to make the right choices within their own marriage." Pp.129, slight toning to pages.. P/b. VG.

London: Epworth Press, 1958.. 1st ed. Pp.90. P/b, slight creasing and sunning to spine. G+.

The House of Bishops Marriage Education Panel. 1985.. Study extracts from the Reports of two recent Marriage Commissions". Pp 109, name to verso front cover. P/b. G+.

Oxford: A.R. Mowbray. 1982.. 1st ed. "Presents a straightforward account of the Christian understanding of marriage, and its relevance to those setting out on the adventure of married life..". Pp 64. P/b, slight sunning to spine, illustrated cover. VG.

Privately published, 1981.. In recent years there has been a marked rise in pre- and extra-marital sexual relationships, illegitimacy, venereal disease, marital stress, abortion and divorce. In the face of all this the Church resolutely preaches love, and maintains that with love, and especially Christian love, there would be none of these things". Pp.89. Paperback. VG.

Nashville: The Methodist Publishing House. 1970.. Pp 142, name to fep. P/b, slight creasing to spine. G+.

London: The Methodist Church. nd.. A guide for ministers and others involved in marriage preparation". Pp 24. P/b, slight scuffing to spine, illustrated cover. G+.

Oklahoma: Harrison House. 1984.. How to prepare your heart and life for marriage. Encourages the readers to allow God's Word to become their confidence and to make a relationship with God their first priority". Pp 72. P/b. Illustrated cover. VG.

Milton Keynes: Word Publishing. 1990.. Gives you ten essential building blocks for strengthening your mate. Creative ideas for immediate results". Pp 255, slight toning to pages. P/b. Illustrated cover. G+.

London, Consumers Association, 1970.. 1st.ed. "Getting married...Who can marry? The procedure in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland - Being married." Pp, 156, 9 b/w illustrations. P/b. G.

Michigan: Zondervan. 1981.. The principles and practice of communication in marriage". Pp 187. Name and ink stamp to fep. P/b. Spine slightly scuffed. Illustrated cover. G+.

England : D.L.T, 1968.. 1st ed. "The author indicates the places where a deeper insight can help marriage counsellors and others to reconcile the parties and avoid breakdown. And he proposes ways in which the secular approach to divorce and the traditional Christian attitude might be harmonized." Pp.172, pages toned. P/b, minor rubbing to spine. G.+.