Description: A Sumptuous CopyTHE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER1851Beautiful velvet-bound copy of the classic Christian devotional texts, with gauffered edges and brass fittings, in contemporary leather box.Near fine."Three times a day she studied a little book, which I found, on inspection, was a Common Prayer Book. I asked her once what was the great attraction of that volume, and she said, 'the Rubric.'" - JANE EYRE Prayer books like this one were ubiquitous in Victorian households of members of the Church of England; the prayer books, like the Church of England itself, rose from King Henry VIII's break with Catholicism. Intended to be used during Sunday church services and as devotional works, many copies of THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER display varied signs of use. A well-preserved and attractive example. Oxford: "Printed at the University Press" 1851. 16mo, 4.75'' x 3''. Original purple velvet binding with brass clasp and brass fittings along all edges, brass title plate "Church Service" to front board. All edges gilt and gauffered. Cream coated endpapers. [488] pages. Housed in contemporary full purple leather box with felt interior. Contemporary ink inscription dated 1852 to second fly leaf. Binding with light rubbing of velvet to edges, brass somewhat tarnished. Vibrant. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Publisher: "Printed at the University Press"
Year Printed: 1851
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Binding: Leather
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
