Apocrypha

Not Stated , Not Stated , c1750. Cloth. A cloth bound copy of Apocrypha containing the first book of Esdras. An eighteenth century section of the bible, being works which are to be read privately rather than in the public context of church services. The work contains the first book of Esdras, an apocryphal work that was included in the canon of the Septuagint but is not part of any modern biblical canon.  In full cloth binding. Externally, smart with some marks to the boards and fading to the spine and head and bumping to the tail of the spine. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book no.: 849B4

GBP 150,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 171 US$ 197.22 | JP¥ 30413]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Apocrypha I. Esdras bible I. Esdras None

The Bible in Miniature or a Concise History of the Old and New Testaments

London, E. Newbery, 1780. Leather. A smart copy of this miniature Holy Bible from Newbery. The first Newberry edition. Miniature edition or thumb Bible, a genre that flourished particularly during the eighteenth century and continued well into the nineteenth century. With woodcuts throughout. The Holy Bible, or a concise history of the Old and New Testaments. An abridged children's Bible featuring key scenes and important messages. Printed by Elizabeth Newbery, a British bookseller and publisher, notably of children's books. In the original brown calf binding. Externally, smart with minor wear to the extremities and light fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book no.: 925T78

GBP 495,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 564 US$ 650.84 | JP¥ 100363]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Bible Miniature History Old Testament Miniature Newbery Not Stated

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administrations of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the Church of England: Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David the Whole Book of Psalms, Collected Into English Metre

Cambridge; Birmingham, J. Baskerville; John Basverville, 1762. Leather. The beautiful Baskerville printing of this mid-eighteenth century 'Book of Common Prayer in a very attractive original binding. Third Baskerville edition, set in long lines of Great Primer. With 'Price Five Shillings, unbound' to the title page. Baskerville was an English printer who is remembered today for his type design. His most beloved printings include this 'Book of Common Prayer' and his 1763 splendid folio 'Bible&apos.ESTC citation number T87220.Collated, complete.A mid-eighteenth century edition of the common prayer and psalms, published after a long period of taunt religious turmoil in England.'The Whole Book of Psalms' collected into English metre by Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins, and others. Sternhold was an English courtier, and was the principal author of this first English metrical rendition of the Psalms.With a table of a calendar containing table of lessons throughout the year, guiding the reading on which prayers to read at morning and evening.Bookplate of R. H. S. Truell to the front pastedown. Bookplate of Allen Freer to the front pastedown.Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, to the recto to the front free endpaper, to the head of leaf a2 of 'Common Prayer&apos. In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally, generally smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Some minor marks and a little rubbing to the boards and spine. Light surface cracks to the spine. Two bookplates to the front pastedown. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, and to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some odd spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of leaf a2 of 'Common Prayer&apos. Small mark to the verso of leaf a2 and leaf a3. Some pages in 'The Whole Book of Psalms' are a little faintly printed. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book no.: 743P41

GBP 995,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 1133.75 US$ 1308.25 | JP¥ 201740]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: The Book of Common Prayer psalms Christianity prayers psalms sacraments rites None

The Book of Common Prayer; the Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments; the Whole Book of Psalms

Oxford, W. Jackson and A. Hamilton; T. Wright and W. Gill, 1770-1786. Leather. Illustrated throughout and with beautifully detailed engraved folding maps, this collection of three theological works is bound in a striking full morocco with metal clasps, and was once in the possession of the Freeman family of Antigua. Three very scarce late eighteenth century editions of these theological works bound together in a striking full morocco, illustrated and with folding maps. With the fascinating provenance of an Antiguan sugar plantation owning family.The first work present is a 1786 edition of 'The Book of Common Prayer, and Administrations of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the Church of England: Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David&apos.The second work is a 1783 edition of 'The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated out of the Original Tongues&apos. This work features an illustrated title page, general title page, and individual title page for the New Testament. Collated, illustrated with four large folding maps, and 132 plates.The final work here is a 1770 edition of 'The Whole book of Psalms, Collected into English Metre&apos.With the collation: [8] A-N4; A2, A-5K4, +A-2+A4, 5L-6Y4, 6Z3; A-G4ESTC reference for the Book of Common Prayer: N66721; ESTC reference for the Holy Bible T183597; ESTC reference for the Psalms: T231352To the front pastedown is an armorial bookplate with the words 'Fortune Favours the Bold' in Latin, and a contemporary owner's inscription of Thomas Inigo Wickham Freeman, 'born Sept 2nd 1794&apos. The Freeman family owned the highly profitable sugar plantation 'Freeman's Upper' in Antigua. With over 200 acres, they owned over 160 slaves at a time.To the rear pastedown is a lengthy insight into the Freeman family, written in Antigua on November 25th 1789. The note reads: 'Thomas Freeman the son of Thomas and Ann Freeman born Oct. 19, 1756. Married August 9. 1785 to Christian Ffrye daughter of Francis Ffrye and Dorothy his wife, born the 23. March 1766&apos. This is followed by information on the births, deaths and baptisms of ten individuals over the course of the following century, concluding with Caroline Freeman, who died at Bath Jan 23rd 1857.Loosely inserted is a leaf of paper detailing the births of the Mack family, detailing seven individuals, beginning with Louisa Mack, born October 15th 1758 in Leicester, to Henry Mack, born August 7th 1773 in the Parish of Songwood.A beautifully bound collection of very scarce Anglican works with an important family provenance and connection to the Slave Trade. In a full morocco binding, with gilt detailing and mental clasps. Clasps in full working order, with boards lightly warped to aid in their closure. Light rubbing to boards, with leather exceptionally bright. Front hinge starting, with board holding firm. Contemporary owner's bookplate and label to front pastedown, and family details to rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with instances of light spotting throughout, and some light offsetting to pages facing plates. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book no.: 804F38

GBP 5.500,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 6266.75 US$ 7231.53 | JP¥ 1115143]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: bible Thomas Inigo Wickham Freeman antigua sugar mill psalms Thomas Inigo Wickham Freeman apocrypha freeman's upper Not Stated

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites 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 of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons

London, Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode , c1860. Leather. A small, handsomely bound book of common prayer, enclosed in a leather-bound chemise. A mid-19th century edition of this work, finely bound with a morocco spine and ivorine boards, edged with a lacquered brass trim, and decorated to the front board with pictorial gilt. Brass trim suggests a previous removal of a now absent clasp. All edges gilt, with moire silk end papers. Accompanied by a full calf chemise with a brass clasp, lined with cream silk. Bourgeois 32mo. to the bottom of the title page. A Book of Common Prayer and administration of the Sacraments, and other rites 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, as they are to be sung or said in churches, and the form and manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.Undated, dated through copies held at the National Trust Libraries. In a quarter morocco and ivorine binding, with a full calf chemise. Externally, very smart, with just a little loss to the red colour to the front board. Gilt remains bright. Lacking brass clasp to the book. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for a scattering of spots to the first and last couple of pages. Chemise is sound, though a little rubbed, and leather is split to the front joint. Front hinge is reasonably firm. Losses and a split to the leather of the flap holding one side of the clasp. Leather which is attached to the clasp on this side is tender. The leather to the other flap appears very smart, but there are tears to the silk of the lining. The silk, which is a little soiled, is lifting to the edges of the lining in a couple of places, and may tear upon further handling. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book no.: 868M10

GBP 490,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 558.5 US$ 644.26 | JP¥ 99349]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Common Prayer Psalms of David Religion Prayer book Psalms of David Not Stated

The Book of Common Prayer

Oxford; London, Oxford University Press; Henry Frowde, c1899. Leather. A smartly bound edition of this important religious text, a thin paper edition bound by R. A. & D. McGregor. A smart edition of 'The Book of Common Prayer', a small thin paper edition published by the Oxford University Press in collaboration with Henry Frowde.Bound by R. A. & D. McGregor, with the owner's name in gilt to the front board, 'Jean Hamilton&apos.Including the administrations of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies used in the Church of England. Also including the Psalter, and details on the making and ordaining of bishops, priests, and deacons.Undated, c1899, as the earliest date to the 'Table of Moveable Feasts' is 1899. In a full morocco binding by R. A. & D. McGregor. Externally, smart. A few light marks, mostly to the front board. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light discolouration to the rear board and spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book no.: 897P3

GBP 190,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 216.5 US$ 249.82 | JP¥ 38523]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: The Book of Common Prayer bible religion prayer bible jean hamilton None

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, 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

London, His Majesty's Printer, and of Henry Hills, deceas'd, 1731-2 . Leather. A beautifully -bound copy of the book of common prayer, with the Psalms of David, with this copy belonging to English author Brian Aldiss. Bound in contemporary full crushed morocco with gilt tooling. Comprised of 'The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments' (1731) bound with 'A Companion to the Altar' (1731), and 'The Whole Book of Psalms' (1732).Containing information surrounding the sacraments, rites and ceremonies according to the Church of England. With chapters on the holy days, order of mass, type of prayer and other important dates throughout the year. The 'Book of Common Prayer' is comprised of guidance for administering the sacraments and rites of the Church of England, also containing the Psalms of David to be sung or said in churches.Illustrated with a frontispiece to 'A Companion to the Altar&apos. The personal copy of English author and artist, Brian Aldiss, with a note loosely inserted signed by Wendy Aldiss, executor to the Aldiss estate.With an ink inscription of previous owner Jane Leginham, dated 1733, to the front endpaper. With additional inscriptions to the front blank, one of which is from Brian Aldiss. Bound in full crushed morocco. Externally, sound with slight rubbing to joints and extremities. Bumping to the extremities. A little cracking to the spine and front joint. Front hinge is slightly strained, but holding firm. Ink inscription to the verso of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are age toned with the odd handling mark or small closed tear. Ink inscription to the verso of the front blank, with a little chipping to the extremities of the first few pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book no.: 914Q37

GBP 650,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 740.75 US$ 854.64 | JP¥ 131790]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Book of Common Prayer Psalms of David administration of the sacraments religion Psalms of David church of england None

The Book of the Prophet Jonah

Birmingham , Printed by J. Moore for T. Groom , c1835. Leather. A vanishingly scarce miniature Book of Jonah, bound in limp crushed morocco. A vanishingly scarce miniature Book of the Prophet Jonah, printed by J. Moore, Birmingham for T. Groom.In full limp crushed morocco. One of the twelve minor prophets of the Nevi'im and an individual book in the Christian Old Testament, the Book of Jonah is rather a subservice story about a prophet who resents his God for loving his enemies.With a preface by the Rev. W. Marsh, a British priest in the Church of England and a writer of theological publications. In full limp crushed morocco. Externally, generally smart, with marks to the leather and moderate wear around the edges. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright, with occasional spots. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book no.: 972Y53

GBP 450,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 512.75 US$ 591.67 | JP¥ 91239]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: The Book of the Prophet Jonah Miniature J. Moore Crushed Morocco Miniature None

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites 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

London, John Reeves, Esq. 1806. Leather. A smart pocket-sized edition of the Book of Common Prayer, an important religious text. Pocket-sized edition. Comprised of guidance for administering the sacraments and rites of the United Church of England and Ireland, also containing the Psalms of David to be sung or said in churches. Including the administrations of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies used in the Church of England, as well as the Psalter, and details on the making and ordaining of bishops, priests, and deacons. In the original full straight grained morocco binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. The odd small mark to the boards with minor fading to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd small spot. Light age toning to the extremities. Bookseller's label to the front pastedown. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book no.: 917T32

GBP 250,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 285 US$ 328.71 | JP¥ 50688]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Book Common Prayer Common None

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites 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

Oxford , University Press , 1846. Leather. A smart miniature of this Book of Common Prayer, bound in full crushed morocco with a gold clasp attachment. A pleasing miniature copy of this Book of Common Prayer, together with the Psalms of David.In full crushed morocco binding. With a lovely gold clasp attachment that secures the folding edge. In general working order, as it can take a few tries to secure. Including a table of proper lessons and psalms, the calendar of the Church, prayers and thanksgivings for specific occasions, and the order for morning and evening prayer. In full crushed morocco binding. With a gold clasp attachment. Externally, smart, with rubbing to the extremities and clasp in general working order. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. With pencilled numbers to the first few leaves. With light spotting to the first and last few leaves. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book no.: 917Y14

GBP 175,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 199.5 US$ 230.09 | JP¥ 35482]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Book of Common Prayer Religious Christianity Religious None

The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church 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: And the Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.

Oxford, Oxford University Press, c1900. Leather. A smartly bound copy of the Book of Common Prayer, an important religious text. Comprised of guidance for administering the sacraments and rites of the United Church of England and Ireland, also containing the Psalms of David to be sung or said in churches. Including the administrations of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies used in the Church of England, as well as the Psalter, and details on the making and ordaining of bishops, priests, and deacons. Bound in full calf. Externally, very smart with minor wear and the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Scattered spotting and minor age toning to the endpapers. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book no.: 970T58

GBP 135,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 154 US$ 177.5 | JP¥ 27372]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Book Common Prayer Sacraments Church of England Common Prayer None

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites 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 of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons and a New Version of the Psalms of David Fitted to the Tunes Used in Churches

Oxford, Oxford at the University Press, 1844. Leather. A large paper copy of the Book of Common Prayer, together with a new version of the Psalms of David. A large paper copy of this Book of Common Prayer bound together with a new version of the Psalms of David by fitted to the tunes used in Church by N. Brady. Containing the Sacraments and rituals of the Church of England, as well as the Book of Psalms of David. Including the consecration of bishops, priests, and deacons.With rituals and sacraments according to the Church of England. Titles in red to The Book of Common Prayer. Presented by the congregation of Little Heath Chapel to the Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys, bookplate in leather to the front pastedown dated 1864.  In a full morocco binding with Trinity Cross in gilt to the front board, gilt to the edges, five raised bands, new endpapers. Externally sound with some shelf wear, minor rubbing to the leather, general light soiling to the boards and spine. Presented by the congregation of Little Heath Chapel to the Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys, bookplate in leather to the front pastedown dated 1864. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book no.: 804A62

GBP 325,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 370.5 US$ 427.32 | JP¥ 65895]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: book of common prayer anglican psalms anglican None

The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church According to the Use of the Church of England Together with the Psalms of David Pointed As They Are to Be Sung or Said in Churches

London, Cambridge at the University Press, c1901. Leather. A smartly bound copy of the Book of Common Prayer, an important religious text. Bound by J. & E. Bumpus Ltd. Comprised of guidance for administering the sacraments and rites of the United Church of England and Ireland, also containing the Psalms of David to be sung or said in churches. Including the administrations of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies used in the Church of England, as well as the Psalter, and details on the making and ordaining of bishops, priests, and deacons. Bound by J. & E. Bumpus Ltd. Dated from pencil inscription to the front free endpaper. Bound in full crushed morocco. Externally, very smart with minor wear and the odd small mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. Light spotting to the endpapers. Bound by J. & E. Bumpus Ltd. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .

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Book no.: 970T57

GBP 275,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 313.5 US$ 361.58 | JP¥ 55757]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Book Common Prayer Sacraments Rites Common Prayer None

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland

Edinburgh, Sir D. Hunter Blair and J. Bruce, 1823 . Leather. A leather-bound book of common prayer, according to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland. Bound in full calf, with gilt detailing. This 'Book of Common Prayer' is comprised of guidance for administering the sacraments and rites of the United Church of England and Ireland, also containing the Psalms of David to be sung or said in churches. With additional information on the service for Church, the order for reading scripture and morning and evening prayer. 'A Companion to the Altar showing the Nature and Necessity of a Sacramental Preparation' and 'The Psalms of David' have been bound in to the work, both dated 1824, with the latter being compiled by Nicholas Brady and Nahum Tate, who was poet laureate to his majesty. With an ink inscription of Robert Cooper Tattnall, from his godfather Robert Cooper, dated 1823. In full calf binding, with gilt detailing. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the extremities and joints. Light bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot. Ink inscription and light markings to the front blank. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book no.: 890Q39

GBP 149,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 170 US$ 195.91 | JP¥ 30210]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Common Prayer United Church of England United Church of Ireland leather binding United Church of England sacraments Pslams None

The Christian Converts; or, a Visit to Ancient Rome in the Reign of Emperor Trajan A.D. 110

London, Houlston and Son, 1834. Leather. A very scarce work exploring Christianity through history in the times of Ancient Rome. Very scarce work. With a frontispiece. A detailed exploration of Christianity throughout history, focusing on its presence in Ancient Rome at the time of Emperor Trajan, the second of the Five Good Emperors of the Nerva–Antonine dynasty. Among medieval Christian theologians, Trajan was considered a virtuous pagan. In dealing with and prosecuting Christians, he acted typically in the interests of justice, and to reflect "the spirit of the age" enforcing the rule that Christians who refused to recant were to be executed "for obstinacy". Bound in quarter calf with marbled boards. Externally, sound with rubbing and light bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spine with the odd mark to the boards. Front hinge tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot. Further spotting and light age toning to the endpapers. Bookseller's label to the front pastedown. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book no.: 917T35

GBP 195,00 ≈ [Appr.: EURO 222.25 US$ 256.39 | JP¥ 39537]

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Christian Converts Ancient Rome Trajan Converts None