The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacrament

A fascinating provincial early 19th century edition of this classic work of Anglican prayer, with an engraved frontispiece. An attractive early 19th century edition of the Book of Common Prayer, bound in reverse calf, and published in the civil parish of Burslem, Stoke on Trent, in the early 19th century.Tregortha was a major figure in the book trade of the region, and provided printing and binding services. He printed about eighty-one books and pamphlets, many of a religious nature between 1796 and his death in 1821.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece.Including 'Psalter; or Psalms of David', the rites and ceremonies of the church, the proper lessons, and a calendar of the lessons. In a full contemporary calf binding. Front joint starting, with board firmly held. Rear hinge strained, but firmly held. Lacking free endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Tide marks to title page. Pages significantly age toned, with handling marks and spotting throughout. Good.