None — The Book of Common Prayer

Oxford, Thomas Baskett, 1762 . Leather. A leather bound edition of the Book of Common Prayer dating to 1762. The Book of Common Prayer is used by Anglicans, with this edition printed for the Church of England. It first appeared in 1549 following the English Reformation, and has seen many different versions, editions and reprints. Lutheran, Presbyterian and Methodist churches have also borrowed from the Book of Common Prayer.A charming and loved copy of this important religious work. In a contemporary full calf binding. Externally a trifle rubbed, with some loss to the leather at the base of the spine and a worn paper label on the spine. Corners are also a little rubbed. Ownership inscription to the front blank. Internally, generally firmly bound, with front hinge strained but remaining firm. Pages are bright and clean with just occasional age-toning. Good . Ill.: None. Good .