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, Appointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches and the Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.

IMITATION IVORY BINDING.

Published by London: William Collins, Sons, & Company, [c.1875]

About this Item

A handy devotional volume in an unusual binding making use of newly invented celluloid to imitate ivory. Trigesimo-secundo (125 x 80 mm). Original cream morocco-grain skiver spine, lettered in gilt with compartments ruled in gilt with central tool, imitation ivory celluloid boards edged in brass, red, blue and gilt inlaid cross to front board, pale yellow coated endpapers, edges red and gilt, white bookmarker. Gilt-morocco gift label dated 1875 to front pastedown. Binding gently marked, inobtrusive split to surface of front board, front inner hinge cracked but firm. A near-fine copy.

Seller Inventory # 179893

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, Appointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches and the Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.
• Publisher: London: William Collins, Sons, & Company, [c.1875]