The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the Sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the Church, according to the use of the Church of England...
London: John Baskett, printer to the Kings most excellent Majesty, 1739. [bound with] The Whole Book of Psalms, Collected into English Metre...London: Printed by A. Wilde, 1737.
Two books bound in one. Contemporary panelled morocco stamped in gilt. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Measuring 248 x 180mm and collating [299; [52]. A beautiful example with just a touch of toning to the spine. Small stamp of Cornwell House (seat of the Penyston family) to front endpaper. Internally with some offsetting and toning but otherwise fresh.
A pair of cornerstone Anglican religious texts, which shaped daily practice in solitude, among families, or gathered in Church communities. Pleasing in a fine, contemporary binding stamped with crowns and thisles. (Item #5429)
Price: $3,500