REV. PATRIS LANC. ANDREWS

EPISC. WINTON.

PRECES PRIVATÆ.

GRÆCÈ & LATINÈ.


OXONII, E THEATRO SHELDONIANO.

M. DC. LXXV. (1675).


Lancelot Andrewes (1555 – 25 September 1626) was an English bishop and scholar, who held high positions in the Church of England during the reigns of Elizabeth I and James I. During the latter's reign, Andrewes served successively as Bishop of Chichester, of Ely, and of Winchester and oversaw the translation of the King James Version of the Bible (or Authorized Version). In the Church of England he is commemorated on 25 September with a Lesser Festival.

His best-known work is the Preces Privatae or Private Prayers, which has widespread appeal and has remained in print since renewed interest in Andrewes developed in the 19th century.

Please look at all the photos for the best understanding of the condition and contents.

The book measures 8.5cm x 13.5cm.

There are some signs of age, use and wear. The leather hard cover is significantly faded and discoloured, some wear of the edges and general surface, though still bound tight. There is some occasional age/use related page discolouration/creasing dotted throughout, brown spotting/foxing etc typical with age. Overall contents binding appears strong, tight and complete. There are previous owner margin notes, text underlining, pen highlighting dotted throughout, mostly English translations of the Greek and Latin text

The page edges are gold gilded, with an intricate gauffered design. A fabulous unique quality rarely seen in these works, including the rare Greek and Latin text.

Overall remains in good reading condition considering it is 343 years old. A rare and collectible piece, with as described clear signs of age, use and wear, typical with age.

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