The Book of Common Prayer. PRAYER BOOK.

ENAMELLED BRASS CORNERS, CATCHES AND CLASP

The Book of Common Prayer, 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 as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches; and the Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests and Deacons.

Printed in red and black.

12mo. [140 x 90 x 34 mm]. Contemporary binding of burgundy velvet over boards with a rounded back, brass and enamelled cornerpieces, catch plates and clasp, the spine blocked in gilt. Gilt, pink and white decorative endleaves, gilt edges. Contained in the original purple goatskin dropover box, with padded silk interior.
Oxford: printed at the University Press. Sold by E. Gardner and Son, Oxford Bible Warehouse, Paternoster Row; and by G. B. Whittaker and Co, Ave-Maria Lane, London; also by H. Mozley and Sons, Derby, 1844.

A fine copy of one of the fancier styles of velvet bindings. The clasp is stamped on the reverse "Sans Garantie De Gouv" indicating that they were of French manufacture.

Stock no. ebc8190