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Published by M. Walter Dunne/ Essex House Press / Plimpton Press, New York / Camden, Gloucestershire, England / Norwood, Massachusetts, 1904
Seller: Henry Stachyra, Bookseller, Stillwater, MN, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. W.H. Hooper & Clemence Housman. (illustrator). (xii), 386pp., (i). This is the Authorized American edition of the Prayer Book of King Edward VII. Blocks for illustrations were cut by W.H. Hooper & Clemence Housman. Folio volume, bound in purple cloth, with gilt lettering and rule to spine, a multi-color coat of arms to front cover. Text in red and black and beautifully illustrated throughout. Mildly ex-library, with no library markings to exterior. Several small bumps to extremities. Some fading to spine, though gilt lettering is still easy to read. Several small black marks to covers. Minor abrasions to covers. Cloth at and near head of spine admits to tears and a small, heavily worn area, as does cloth at corners of boards. Several additional areas to exterior admit to some lighter wear, such as at tale of spine. Some light soiling and scuffing to covers. Mild tanning to paper. Binding is sound. Overall, remains a good, clean, sound copy with a nice interior and a more than acceptable exterior. Overall, volume maintains much of its original charm and is certainly a largely attractive copy.
Published by Essex House Press, Guild of Handicraft, Eyre, Spottiswoode, 1904
Seller: Schilb Antiquarian, Columbia, MO, U.S.A.
Book First Edition
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1904 Lmtd 1st ed Book Common Prayer Edward VII Church of England Psalms FOLIO A scarcely printed and unique folio variant of The Book of Common Prayer. This 1904 authorized first American edition of the prayer book of King Edward VII, outlines the Church of England s order of rituals, rites, ceremonies, as well as the administration of the sacraments. Additionally, the Psalms of David are included in a format designed to accommodate corporate song. This edition was published under a joint arrangement involving the Essex House Press, the Guild of Handicraft, and M. Walter Dunne of New York. With intricate designs and typography by Charles Robert Ashbee, the book includes blue silk moiré endpapers, a woodcut frontispiece, title page with a woodcut border, historiated headpieces, initials, and illustrated tables. Printed in red and black throughout, it offers a visually stunning representation of the Church of England s religious text. Item number: #41021 Price: $599 [CHURCH OF ENGLAND]; [ASHBEE, Charles Robert] The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, & Other Rites & 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; & the Form & Manner of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. London: Essex House Press, Guild of Handicraft, Eyre, Spottiswoode; New York: M. Walter Dunne, 1904. First American Edition. Details: Collation: Complete o [12], 386, [2] o Numerous woodcut engravings Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Decorative cloth Size: ~14.5in X 11.25in (37cm x 28.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 41021 Photos available upon request.
Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Hardback, oak boards with recent leather spine and hammered metal clasps by Anastasia Power at The Guild of Handicraft and Eyre and Spottiswoode. Leather straps now missing. New end-papers. Folio, 38 x 28cm. [12], 387pp. Printed in red and black, woodcut frontispiece, illustrations, decorations, borders, and initials, by W.H. Hooper and Clemence Housman after C.R. Ashbee. Number 96 of a limited edition of 400 copies. Some wear to boards, mainly to corners. Internally minor foxing to first page, otherwise a wonderfully clean copy. The largest book printed by the Essex House Press, printed with a new type for the work, designed by Ashbee. A heavy book, additional postage will be required for orders outside the UK.