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In the video Above – Paul Tripp talking about the Book of Common Prayer.
The Book Of Common Prayer 1773 Leather Bound Book.
‘The Book of Common Prayer & 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.’ Printed by T Wright & W Gill, printers to the university & sold by S Crowder in Paternoster Row, London & by W Jackson, in Oxford 1773.
Beautiful old book with black leather boards & gilt edging. Raised bands to the spine with ‘Common Prayer’ & decoration in gilt. Pages are a little browned as to be expected of a book of this age. Contains 49 of 55 engraved plates.
Pencil note to front page suggests it may have been rebound c.1840. Also has the names of several members of the ‘Borrow’ family who clearly owned the book for some time, certainly between 1854 to 1950 plus an added note concerning a George Henry Borrow 1803-1881. Contains 49 of the 55 engraved plates. Please see all photos for condition.
Contains: Book of Common Prayer, & Administration of the Sacraments & other Rites & Ceremonies of the Church
Dimensions: Approx. 8 1/8 inches in length x approx. 5 1/2 inches in width x approx. 2 inches in depth.
Shipping Weight: Approx. 5.5 pounds.
Title: The Book of Common Prayer
Format/binding: Leather binding-Five Raised Bands
Book condition: Used Antique – Very Good
Publisher: T Wright & W Gill
Date Published: 1773
Size: Quarto
1773 Book Of Common Prayer
