Presentation Book Common Prayer Administration (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Special Edition. Gift inscription to Margaret Doxford from her husband, dated 1869, on ffep. Otherwise no markings or inscriptions. Paper toned. Front hinge cracked internally only, and book firm and tight. Covers rubbed and bumped. Spine ends with tiny nicks. Covers are beautifully decorated in gold, and pages are printed in red and black throughout. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the Church. According to the use of the united Church of England and Ireland with notes. Illuminated and illustrated with engravings from the great painters. London: John Murray. Dated: M.DCCC.XLV. [1845]. Large octavo [9.75in tall x 7.00in wide x 1.75in thick]. A superbly bound presentation copy of this finely printed 'Owen Jones' prayer book. In near fine condition. Ornate colour plates and titles throughout. A superb copy. With silk endpapers with the initials E.H. in monogram. With a presentation plate 'Ellen Harrison from her nephew, ? Phipps, January 1. M.DCCC.XLVIII [1848]'. Further engraved presentation to the central metal crest on the front board. A superb copy for the discerning collector. Bound in full contemporary leather binding. With heavy and ornate metal corners and clasps. Central metal crest to the front board engraved 'Presented to Ellen Harrison, 1st Jan. 1848'. Inner gilt dentelles to the boards. Binding signed at the front 'J.Law. Binder, Liverpool'. A superb binding of the highest quality. …