The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America; together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David.

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Published by Henry I. Megarey, New York, 1826

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A smart American edition of the Book of Common Prayer, containing the liturgy, offices, and psalter for use within the Protestant Episcopal Church, in a full calf binding. In a full calf binding with gilt and blind stamping.An American edition of the Book of Common Prayer, stereotyped by D. & G. Bruce, containing the liturgy, offices, and psalter for use within the Protestant Episcopal Church, reflecting early nineteenth-century adaptations of Anglican worship in the United States. The volume follows the established structure of the Book of Common Prayer, including the liturgical offices, calendar, collects, and psalter, with sections for baptism, confirmation, matrimony, visitation of the sick, and burial, reflecting the full scope of Episcopal worship and practice.Contemporary inscription to front endpaper, "Edward Hill, the gift of William Brown Esq., Oct. 18th 1829".The Book of Common Prayer, first compiled in 1549 under Thomas Cranmer, remained central to Anglican and Episcopal practice, with American editions adapted following independence to reflect the ecclesiastical structure of the United States. In a full calf binding with gilt and blind stamping.Rubbing and bumping to extremities, resulting in slight loss to calf. Front hinge strained, but firm. Slight damp staining to boards with the odd handling mark. Slight rubbing to boards. Slight chipping to extremities of spine, more so to head, with loss, and slight splitting to joints, boards remaining firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot and handling mark to fore edge of first and last few leaves. Damp staining to gutter of first few leaves, resulting in slight cockling to gutter. Very Good.

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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 Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America; together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David.
• Publisher: Henry I. Megarey, New York
• Publication Date: 1826
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: None
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: book