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Main entry--corporate name

Church of England

Uniform title

Book of common prayer

Title

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..

Imprint

London : Engraven and printed by the permission of Mr. John Baskett printer to the Kings most excellent majesty 1717. Sold by John Sturt engraver, in Golden-Lion-Court in Aldersgate-Street, [1717]

Physical description

XXII, 166 [2] p. : illustrations, portraits ; 20 cm (8vo)

Note

Illustrations: With numerous engraved illustrations (130, of New Testament incidents) and portraits (Queen Elizabeth, James I, Charles I, Charles II, George I, the Prince (subsequently George II) and Princess of Wales); each page (including title) with decorative border; title page with engraved royal armorial device; head- and tail-pieces; initials.

Note

In this impression, p. V has an ornamental border with cherubs only half way between each corner, and at the head of the page is the number: "VII".

Note

With a final advertisement leaf and a list of subscribers (pages XIX-XXII).

Note

With a volvelle on p. V: 'A circular table to find all the moveable Sundays in the year.'

Note

At foot of page XXII: 'The binders are desired not to beat these books, it doing great damage to all engrav'd printing.'

Note

There appear to be variations in the engraved borders; the copies catalogued have a number of pages with different borders.

Note

Engraved throughout.

Note

With list of subscribers on pp. XX-XXII.

Citation/references note

ESTC, T141242

Citation/references note

Griffiths, Bibliography of the Book of Common Prayer, 1717/2

Provenance

Eiighteenth-century bookplate (armorial) on pastedown: Robert Bristow of London Esqr.

Provenance

Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century, large format) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”

Provenance

Salisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”; inscription trimmed away and former shelf mark added in ink.

Provenance

Inscription on second fly leaf: "Given to Sarum Cathedral Liibrary by Miss Nelson of Lord's Oak, Landford, on 2nd July 1943. (near Salisbury) (Her brother gave a generous bequest to the Fabric of the Cathedral.)".

Provenance

Pencil signature on second fly leaf: K. E. Knollys.

Binding

Eighteenth-century red goatskin, edges of text block gilt. Boards richly gillt, with floral corners incorporating acorns and centre-pieces. Spine gillt, wiith seven panels with pairs of acorns. Marbled end papers.

Copy-specific note

Imperfect: volvelle on page V wants upper (rotating) part.

Copy-specific note

Imperfect: wants final leaf.

Subject

Church of England

Subject

Church of England

Subject

Prayers Early works to 1800.

Added entry--name

Sturt, John, 1658-1730 1658-1730, bookseller, engraver.

Added entry--name

Baskett, John, 1666 or 1667-1742 1666 or 1667-1742, printer.

Added entry--name

Nelson, Miss, active 1943 donor.

Added entry--name

Knollys, K. E. former owner.

Added entry--name

Bristow, Robert, active 18th century? former owner.

Added entry--place

England London.

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0410#$aeng

1102#$aChurch of England.

24010$aBook of common prayer

24514$aThe book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church :$baccording 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..

260##$aLondon :$bEngraven and printed by the permission of Mr. John Baskett printer to the Kings most excellent majesty 1717. Sold by John Sturt engraver, in Golden-Lion-Court in Aldersgate-Street,$c[1717]

300##$aXXII, 166 [2] p. :$billustrations, portraits ;$c20 cm (8vo)

500##$aIllustrations: With numerous engraved illustrations (130, of New Testament incidents) and portraits (Queen Elizabeth, James I, Charles I, Charles II, George I, the Prince (subsequently George II) and Princess of Wales); each page (including title) with decorative border; title page with engraved royal armorial device; head- and tail-pieces; initials.

500##$aIn this impression, p. V has an ornamental border with cherubs only half way between each corner, and at the head of the page is the number: "VII".

500##$aWith a final advertisement leaf and a list of subscribers (pages XIX-XXII).

500##$aWith a volvelle on p. V: 'A circular table to find all the moveable Sundays in the year.'

500##$aAt foot of page XXII: 'The binders are desired not to beat these books, it doing great damage to all engrav'd printing.'

500##$aThere appear to be variations in the engraved borders; the copies catalogued have a number of pages with different borders.

500##$aEngraved throughout.

500##$aWith list of subscribers on pp. XX-XXII.

5104#$aESTC,$cT141242

5104#$aGriffiths, Bibliography of the Book of Common Prayer, $c1717/2

561##$aEiighteenth-century bookplate (armorial) on pastedown: Robert Bristow of London Esqr.

561##$aSalisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century, large format) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”

561##$aSalisbury Cathedral Library bookplate (20th century) with design based on the Dean and Chapter seal, and inscription “Sarvm Cathedral Library.”; inscription trimmed away and former shelf mark added in ink.

561##$aInscription on second fly leaf: "Given to Sarum Cathedral Liibrary by Miss Nelson of Lord's Oak, Landford, on 2nd July 1943. (near Salisbury) (Her brother gave a generous bequest to the Fabric of the Cathedral.)".

561##$aPencil signature on second fly leaf: K. E. Knollys.

563##$aEighteenth-century red goatskin, edges of text block gilt. Boards richly gillt, with floral corners incorporating acorns and centre-pieces. Spine gillt, wiith seven panels with pairs of acorns. Marbled end papers.

590##$aImperfect: volvelle on page V wants upper (rotating) part.

590##$aImperfect: wants final leaf.

61020$aChurch of England$xLiturgy$vEarly works to 1800.

61020$aChurch of England$vPrayers and devotions$vEarly works to 1800.

650#0$aPrayers$vEarly works to 1800.

7001#$aSturt, John,$d1658-1730,$ebookseller,$eengraver.

7001#$aBaskett, John,$d1666 or 1667-1742,$eprinter.

7001#$aNelson,$cMiss,$dactive 1943$edonor.

7001#$aKnollys, K. E.,$eformer owner.

7001#$aBristow, Robert,$dactive 18th century?$eformer owner.

752##$aEngland$dLondon.