Antique miniature edition with rare box,


THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER,

And administration of The Holy Communion, according to the use of The Church of England;

Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, pointed as they are to be sung or said in Churches: but without the prefaces, portions of the calendar, some of the occasional services, and articles of religion.


Published by Eyre and Spottiswoode, London.


With,


HYMNS ANCIENT AND MODERN,

For use in the services of the Church.

Complete Edition.


Printed for the proprietors by William Clowes and Sons, London.

The book measures approximately 5cm x 6cm, 3cm thick.


Black Morocco leather binding, front board has a hall marked silver panel featuring an embossed design of Reynold’s Cherubs.


The book comes with a black felt covered box, lined inside with blue silk, with a hinged lid topped with a matching brass panel of Reynold’s Cherubs.


Please check all photographs for a good understanding of the condition.


Pre owned with some signs of age/use. The silver cover has a few light scratches, spots of discolouration/blemishes, and a couple of minor dents. Hallmark is a little rubbed, as is some of the cherub design.

The boards are holding well, firm with no exterior or interior cracking of the hinges. Some surface wear to the leather, spine has visible creasing, gilt title remains bright.


Black end papers and paste downs are discoloured and worn in parts. Text block in generally good reading condition. Mild Yellow toning of the pages, overall text block is holding strong with no loose/missing pages. Some small corner folds and creasing of the delicate thin paper, some foxing/brown spots dotted throughout. Page edges are gilded, some significant dulling, and scratches noticeable. One purple ribbon page marker present, slightly discoloured, worn at its end. No inscriptions, highlighting or notes.

The box remains perfectly functional, however the cover has significant wear of the felt around the outside edge of brass plaque. General wear across all sides, hinge works, silk lining is discoloured, marked, and fraying in a couple of places. The book fits nicely inside, with a little bit of space surrounding.


Overall the book remains in good reading condition, an attractive and scarce collectible edition, with as described signs of age, use and wear.


If you require any further information then please don't hesitate to ask. Please study all photos as these give the best indication of condition. Additional photos available upon request.