1845 Bible and Prayer Book with Fore-Edge Paintings and Clasps

Description: 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 [AND] The Holy Bible Containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated Out of the Original Tongues: and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised. A matching two volume set with stunning fore-edge paintings Summary: Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1845. 8vo (6.25" x 4" x 3.25"). Description: Book of Common Prayer with printed title page (1840) in red and black. Text in single column Roman font, each page within red ruled border. Inscription on front flyleaf reads “John Henry Stirling, from his Godfather W. Stirling. October 7, 1846.” Bible with printed title page (1845). Text in two column Roman font, each page withing ruled border. Bound with The Psalms of David in Metre. Inscription on front flyleaf reads “John Henry Stirling, from his affectionate Godmother. 7 Dec 1846.” Binding: Dark blue morocco with boards double-paneled in blind. Spines with four raised blind-lined bands and the words “Holy Bible” and “Common Prayer” lettered in gilt. Fully functioning closing clasps and gauffered edges. Fore-edge paintings to all edges with text reading “Search The Scriptures” (Bible) and “Pray Always”, “Watch And Pray” (Common Prayer). Plain endpapers. Condition: Lightly scuffed with bumped corners. Light foxing to first and last few leaves. Joints rubbed with front board of Prayer Book just starting to split. A nice matching set with very attractive fore-edge paintings. ShippingFree domestic shipping via UPS 2nd Day Air. International shipping at cost. Returns We work hard to meet our ethical responsibility to describe our material accurately. All items are guaranteed as described and may be returned for any reason within 10 days of receipt. Please notify us before mailing a return. Books must be returned in the same condition to be eligible for a full refund. Buyer is responsible for securely packing, shipping, and insuring returned items. Terms and Conditions All photographs are of the actual item for sale. We are happy to provide additional photographs on request. We guarantee the authenticity of our items. All materials are original (meaning not facsimiles or reproductions) unless otherwise noted. We are members of the ABAA, ILAB, and the IOBA. We uphold their Code of Ethics. Dungeness Books Books in all fields with an emphasis in antiquarian Bibles and theology. Located in Holland, MI.

Price: 1200 USD

Location: Holland, Michigan

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