The Book of Common Prayer, and the Administration of The Sacrament and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the United Churches of England and Ireland: together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches.

Common Prayer

Published by John Reeves Esq. 1807, London, 1807

About this Item

Unpaginated; psalms followed by 64 pp. of orders of services. Handsome contemporary dark green morocco with gilt borders and decoration, with raised bands, gilt lettering a decoration to spine; all edges gilt. Large paper copy - 24.5cm tall - printed by Charles Whittingham four years before he founded the Chiswick Press. Engraved armourial bookplate of Egerton Leigh, prominent Tory politician, on front pastedown, and 19th century ink owner's name on ffep. A little rubbing to extremities and front joint; front hinge repaired neatly. The most minimal foxing to endpapers, but otherwise internally very clean. A very attractive old prayer book. Large 8vo.

Seller Inventory # 67390

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Common Prayer, and the Administration of The Sacrament and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the United Churches of England and Ireland: together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches.
• Publisher: John Reeves Esq. 1807, London
• Publication Date: 1807
• Binding: Full Morocco
• Condition: Very Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Fine Bindings
  • Philosophy and Religion
  • Charles Whittingham / Chiswick Press