The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the Church of England; Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, Pointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches

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Published by His Majesty's Printer, and of Henry Hills, deceas'd 1731-2, London, 1731

About this Item

A beautifully -bound copy of the book of common prayer, with the Psalms of David, with this copy belonging to English author Brian Aldiss. Bound in contemporary full crushed morocco with gilt tooling. Comprised of 'The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments' (1731) bound with 'A Companion to the Altar' (1731), and 'The Whole Book of Psalms' (1732).Containing information surrounding the sacraments, rites and ceremonies according to the Church of England. With chapters on the holy days, order of mass, type of prayer and other important dates throughout the year. The 'Book of Common Prayer' is comprised of guidance for administering the sacraments and rites of the Church of England, also containing the Psalms of David to be sung or said in churches.Illustrated with a frontispiece to 'A Companion to the Altar'.The personal copy of English author and artist, Brian Aldiss, with a note loosely inserted signed by Wendy Aldiss, executor to the Aldiss estate.With an ink inscription of previous owner Jane Leginham, dated 1733, to the front endpaper. With additional inscriptions to the front blank, one of which is from Brian Aldiss. Bound in full crushed morocco. Externally, sound with slight rubbing to joints and extremities. Bumping to the extremities. A little cracking to the spine and front joint. Front hinge is slightly strained, but holding firm. Ink inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned with the odd handling mark or small closed tear. Ink inscription to the verso of the front blank, with a little chipping to the extremities of the first few pages. Good.

Seller Inventory # 914Q37

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the Church of England; Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, Pointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches
• Publisher: His Majesty's Printer, and of Henry Hills, deceas'd 1731-2, London
• Publication Date: 1731
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Good
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Anglican