The Book of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments

Together with the Psalter;

Hymnal According to the Use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America

Revised edition 

Two volumes.  New York:  Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1867 and 1875 

Hardback set is overall in VERY GOOD+ condition.

• Devotional books feature matching fine calf bindings and a custom leather box lined in purple moire.
• Leatherbound covers are mostly clean, with gilt text and ornament. 
• Thin boards show some smudges, edgewear.  Corners are bumped.  See photos. 
• Spines have gilt text, raised bands, and are bright with firm ends.
• Bindings are secure.  Some signs of separation at front cover.  See photos.  
• Pastedowns and feps have some bookseller notations, gift inscriptions.  See photos. 
• Interiors exhibit minimal signs of age and wear.  Inside pages are free of writing and intentional marks.
• Text block edges have All Edges Gilt.  Ribbon page markers are present.  
• Custom case wrapped in calf has flap with metal latch, leather strap handle.  Case is hinged to open in two directions, with compartments for the books inside.  See photos.   
• PS2023.1011

892 total pages. 2 5/8 x 3 7/8 inches

A beautiful, little (48vo), set comprising The Book of Common Prayer and Hymnal according to the rite of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States.  Printed by Oxford University Press for Thomas Nelson and Sons.  Finely bound in matching calf covers ornamented with gilt cross picked in red and gilt embossed borders.  Books are housed in a singular calf-wrapped case styled like an attache case.

End papers witness the gift-giving history of these books.  First inscribed to Louise Hart from her nephew H.G.H., Xmas 1875.  Then, in a different hand, to Florence Seymour Hart, from Grandmother, August 1929.  Finally, to Dyer D. Weed III, from Stephanie Chiappa (his sister), January 20, 2007.

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