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. (FIRST EDITION. GEORGE BAYNTUN BINDING WITH FOREDGE PAINING.)
Oxford: Printed at the University Press by Samuel Collingwood and Co., Printers to the University; Sold by E. Gardner, at the oxford Bible Warehouse, Paternoster Row, and by G. B. Whittaker, Ave-Maria Lane, London; By H. Mozley and Sons, Derby; and by T. Wilson and Sons, York, 1840. First Edition. Hardcover. FIRST EDITION, 1840. REBACKED BY GEORGE BAYNTUN. INCLUDES COLOR FOREDGE PAINING. Oxford University Press. Hardcover. Bound in full burgundy leather with intricate gilt ornamentation spanning across the entire cover. Hubbed spine bears five raised bands, also heavily ornamented and lettered in gilt. All edges gilt. A hidden/surprise, full color, hand painted illustration of a town with boats at the coast line is delightfully present at the foredge. Inner boards are meticulously tooled in a gilt border. Includes "Proper Lessons to be Read at Morning and Evening Prayer, on the Sundays and Other Holy Days Throughout the Year" and an accompanying calendar and tables. Main text is large print. 413 pp. [91].
CONDITION: This book is classically beautiful. The Bayntun rebinding is tight, and feels solid and comfortable in hand. Ornamentation and foredge painting are exquisite. Large print and binding strength makes for easy reading. Cover shows only light wear, particularly at the edges. Gilt edging is vibrant. Front inner hinge is barely starting, yet has not compromised the integrity of the boards, which are firmly attached. Light chipping at some page edges, yet text remains unaffected. Leaves are bright and bear very little foxing. Completely free from marginalia or annotation with the exception of two owner's names and notation within the front flyleaves, dated from the period, 1841. A magnificent copy, evoking great devotion and reflection of God's glory with it's heavy and mysterious ornamentation. Full refund if not satisfied. Very Good.
8vo.
Item #068803
Price: $1,500.00