Constitutions Canons Ecclesiasticall Treated Bishop (1 results)

[172]pp. Predominantly printed in black letter. This edition has D1r catchword 'Vicars'. With initial leaf, blank but for signature mark 'A'. Without terminal blank leaf. Handsomely bound by C. Smith in nineteenth century blind-tooled calf, A.E.G., marbled endpapers, gilt dentelles. Lightly rubbed and marked, spine a trifle sunned, remnants of red morocco lettering-piece. Armorial bookplate of J. T. Barrett and recent book-label of Peter Laslett to FEP, binder's ticket to verso of FFEP, early manuscript annotations to initial blank leaf, occasional early underlining, lightly dampstained. A work of fundamental importance for the establishment of the Church of England; the Book of Canons represents the principal body of canonical legislation made by the Church since the Reformation. Among the many subjects with which they deal are the conduct of Divine Service and administration of the Sacraments, the duties of clerics, the furniture and care of churches, and the ecclesiastical courts. ESTC S101546, STC 10069.3. Size: Quarto.