1734 RED RULED Book of Common Prayer Psalms 47 Engraved Plates Gunpowder Plot Charles 1st
$399.99
RED RULED 1730s; London: Printed by Kath Wilmer, 1734, Later Edition.
Title for the Whole Book of Common Prayer dated 1734 present.
Full leather binding, gilt titles, raised bands, gilt page edges. Illustrated with 47 full page plates with figures from the Bible and scenes from British History.
Unpaginated. Signatures or collation: lacking A1, A8 to A12, C3 and F9; A2 to A7, B to N in gatherings of 12, O8; Psalms complete with A to D in gatherings of 12.
4 pages torn in half but present, one of the full page engravings with a closed tear the length of the plate.
Approximately 5 ½ inches tall.
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RED RULED 1730s; London: Printed by Kath Wilmer, 1734, Later Edition.
Title for the Whole Book of Common Prayer dated 1734 present.
Full leather binding, gilt titles, raised bands, gilt page edges. Illustrated with 47 full page plates with figures from the Bible and scenes from British History.
Unpaginated. Signatures or collation: lacking A1, A8 to A12, C3 and F9; A2 to A7, B to N in gatherings of 12, O8; Psalms complete with A to D in gatherings of 12.
4 pages torn in half but present, one of the full page engravings with a closed tear the length of the plate.
Approximately 5 ½ inches tall.
Condition:
Externally
- Spine – fair condition – gilt titles, 5 raised bands, worn top and tail with some loss.
- Joints – good condition – rubbed and worn.
- Corners – good condition – bumped and worn.
- Boards – good condition – full leather boards with blind tooled borders, marks and scratches.
- Page edges – good condition – all gilt.
- See above and photos.
Internally
- Hinges – good condition – sound.
- Paste downs – good condition – plain yellow.
- End papers – good condition – plain yellow, the signature of Thomas A. Cotton, July 1840 is written on the first free end paper, subsequent end papers are tanned and foxed, other signatures Thomas Wright and the date 1736 to subsequent end paper.
- Title – good condition – no title page for the Book of Common Prayer, title for Psalms tanned.
- Pages – fair to good condition – text in two columns, with red linear border and red line down the centre of the page, 47 full page b/w plates, tanned and foxed throughout.
- Binding – good condition.
- See photos.
Publisher: see above.
Publication Date: 1734
Binding: Hardback
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| Weight | 3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 8 in |
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| Grade | Short definition | Key signs to look for | Typical use / value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine (F) | Virtually as issued; near‑new for its age. | Tight, original binding; clean, unmarked pages; original leather or cloth intact; minimal shelf wear. | Collector quality; commands the highest premium. |
| Very Good (VG) | Light signs of use but well cared for. | Minor rubbing at edges; small scuffs; sound binding; complete text and plates/maps present. | Collectible; desirable but lower premium than Fine. |
| Good (G) | Clearly used; moderate wear and handling signs. | Fading or spine rubbing; light foxing or inscriptions; small tears; structurally sound. | Solid reading copy; modest market value. |
| Fair | Worn but generally complete text block. | Heavy wear to boards; loose hinges; missing endpapers or half‑title; soiling or repairs needed. | Low value; suitable for restoration or rebinding. |
| Poor / Reading Copy | Heavily damaged; often only the text remains usable. | Detached covers; missing pages; severe water/mold damage; heavy foxing or staining. | Reference or restoration only; minimal market value unless content is exceptionally rare. |
Note: Binding condition (original, rebacked, or binding copy) and presence of plates, maps, or family registers significantly affect value. Please look at all photos and read the entire description when evaluating a listing.
