The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated Out of the Original Tongues: and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, by His Majesty's Special Command. Appointed to be Read in Churches. Oxford; Printed at the University Press; Sold by E. Gardner and Son; MDCCCLX (1860).
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The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rotes and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland: Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, Pointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches; and the Form and Manner Making, Ordaining, and Consecration of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. Oxford; Printed at the University Press; Sold by E. Gardner and Son, and by J. and C. Mozley; MDCCCLIX (1859).
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Found within the book of common prayer are two pieces of ephemera, depicting St. Vincent de Paul and Jesus with intricate, decorate, cut-out borders.
Size: 8vo & 16mo.
Condition:
Text blocks extremely clean with very light toning, and extremely sporadic and very minor foxing. Bindings in a fantastic condition with very little wear. Boards are lightly rubbed with small marks of discolouration. Small scuffing / scratches to metal pieces of the binding with some light aging. Page edge gilt shows very well. Pen ownership signatures on preliminary page in both volumes, dating 1860. Marks on preliminaries. Some wear to case, including scuffing, rubbing, spots of discolouration, and small tears on the back (see last photo). The bottom of the case has become partially unstuck with a broken joint. A screw is missing from the case clasp insert and it is generally a little tricky to open. Some minor wear to cloth interior. The joint attaching the top of the case to the body is worn and it is partially becoming detached (see photo).
