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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.
by [CHURCH OF ENGLAND]; [ASHBEE, Charles Robert]
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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About This Item
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)
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- Title
- 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.
- Author
- [CHURCH OF ENGLAND]; [ASHBEE, Charles Robert]
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First and Limited
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Essex House Press, Guild of Handicraft, Eyre, Spottiswoode
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1904
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1904 Lmtd 1st ed Book Common Prayer Edward VII Church of England Psalms FOLIO, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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