The Book of the Common Prayer [Finger Prayer Book]. and Administration of The Holy Communion. Together with THE PSALTER OR PSALMS OF DAVID but without the Calendar, Occasional Services, and Articles of Religion. [The Finger Prayer Book]
Published by Oxford University Press Henry Frowde, London
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Jacket and Cloth, Chippenham, United KingdomJacket and Cloth
AbeBooks seller since July 12, 2019
Condition: Used - Good
US$ 95.65
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Published: n.d. [c1890-1910]. Oxford University Press 'Finger Prayer Book' offers a glimpse at private Edwardian devotion. Housed in its original full leather binding with gilt edges, this remarkably narrow volume was designed to be as portable as a gentleman’s watch or a lady’s perfume case. DESCRIPTION: Finger prayer book bound in full leather with gilt title to front [probable personal devotional BCP]. Gilt all edges Language: English Book Condition: Good. Light wear to corners, edges and spine ends. Loss of surface leather in places to rear fore edge. Partially cracked front endpaper. Hinges remain firm. Pencil annotation to verso of front endpaper. Clean unmarked pages. Tarnished gilt to page edges. DJ Condition: No DJ. Pages 77-599. Size: 9cm by 3cm. BOOK RESUME: The Finger Prayer Book represents a fascinating chapter in the history of Victorian portable devotion and the democratization of luxury printing. Measuring only 9 cm by 3 cm, this format was pioneered by the Oxford University Press specifically to provide the essential Anglican services in the most compact form possible. By omitting the Calendar and the Articles of Religion, the publisher prioritized the daily use elements of the faith, Morning and Evening Prayer and the Holy Communion, making the book a functional tool for the commuter or traveler. In a society that valued both piety and portability, such books allowed the Edwardian believer to keep the liturgy literally at hand, serving as a bridge between the grand lectern Bibles of the parish church and the private, mobile spiritual life of the individual.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- The Book of the Common Prayer [Finger Prayer Book]. and Administration of The Holy Communion. Together with THE PSALTER OR PSALMS OF DAVID but without the Calendar, Occasional Services, and Articles of Religion. [The Finger Prayer Book]
- Author
- Anon
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press Henry Frowde, London
- Condition
- Good
- Dust jacket
- No DJ
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Dimensions
- Size: 9cm by 3cm.
Jacket and Cloth
Chippenham, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since July 12, 2019
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Welcome to our shop. We are a small responsive family run business selling rare and collectable books that prides itself on the finest customer service. We care about our books and only stock those we would put on our own shelves. Our books are carefully wrapped in bespoke packaging for maximum protection. Please note that all books purchased from us via this website are subject to the protection of the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations, December 2013 which entitle you to return the item purchased within 14 days of receipt. If you do so, we will reimburse all payments received from you, including the costs of delivery. We may make a deduction from the reimbursement for loss in value of any goods supplied, if the loss resulted from unnecessary handling by you. We we will reimburse you within 14 days of receiving the goods back, or (if earlier) 14 days after the day you provide evidence that you have returned them. The full text of these conditions will be supplied with your order, and is available here at any time on request. If you are dissatisfied in any way with your purchase, then please get in touch.…
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