THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER
Illustrated by Albert Durer; Hans Holbein
Published by Folio Society. 2007
Slightly better than very good condition. The Book of Common Payer 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 Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David Pointed at they are to be sung or said in Churches. Ornamented with wood cuts from designs of Albert Durer, Hans Holbein, and others. In imitation of Queen Elizabeth's Book of Christian Prayers. Foreword by Sir Patrick Cormack. Green leather spine with gilt toolings and title, marbled paper sides. B/w woodcuts throughout. Top edge gilt, other edges green. Green ribbon page marker. x and 718 pages.
Fifth printing. Headband detached from outer spine at top (common problem) else a fine copy contained in publisher's slipcase which is light scuffed with heavier scuffing and a few spots to base from shelf rubbing.
Stock no. 1830556
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- FOLIO SOCIETY
- RELIGION
- PRAYER
- CHRISTIANITY
- LEATHER BINDING
- WOODCUTS
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