The Book of Common Prayer, Church of England — Miniature Edition

£52.50

The Book of Common Prayer, Church of England — Miniature Edition

Name: The Book of Common Prayer, Church of England — Miniature Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: London, Collins' Clear-Type Press, n.d.

Formatting: 32mo, pp. 398.

Condition Report: Fine. The book is close to pristine; it remains bright and attractive, showing only minor imperfections to the extremities of the leather boards. The silver-plated filigree cross plaque on the front board is remarkably unoxidised, retaining a brilliant, unblemished finish. The binding is structurally very tight and square. Internally, the pages are exceptionally clean, bright, and completely unmarked, while the silvered page edges retain a flawless, striking sheen.

Catalogue Note: This is a lovely miniature edition of The Book of Common Prayer, featuring a striking silver-plated filigree cross plaque mounted on the front board. It is elegantly bound in fine black English leather. While miniature and pocket-sized devotional works were produced in large numbers during the early-to-mid 20th century, finding a copy where the metalwork remains so completely untarnished and the leather so remarkably fresh is genuinely scarce on the open market. The title page bears the Collins' Clear-Type Press code '20', typical of their specialised miniature series.

Blurb: A charming miniature edition of the Book of Common Prayer, beautifully bound in fine black leather and adorned with an ornate silver-plated cross. Designed for personal devotion and ease of portability, this pocket-sized volume contains the timeless rites, psalms, and ceremonies of the Church of England, making it both an exquisite historical artefact and a beautiful testament to traditional English binding practices.

Book Condition: Fine

Book Authors: Church of England

Book Publisher: Collins' Clear-Type Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Religion & Spirituality

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Signed: No

Book Pages: 398

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Book Binding: Hardcover (Fine Leather)

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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