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.

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.

Bosses

Cernterpieces (Designs)

Leather bindings (Bookbinding)

Metal clasps

Emblem

Centerpiece and cornerpiece bindings

Cut leather bindings

Embossed bindings

Silver claps

Leather working

Prayer books

Devotional literature

Prayers

Engraving

Black leather binding, with metal cornerplates on both front and back covers, along with one clasp broken and one clasp and latch fastening under the top righthand corner. There is a diamond centerpiece on both the front and back covers depicting a bird, possibly an ostrich. Gold detailing with crown motifs on the spine.

Cambridge, Printed by Joseph Bentham Printer to the University, by whom they are sold in Cambridge, and by B.DOD in Ave-Mary Lane, London.

1757

Prinster Collection, Drew University Special Collections

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Book: Silver; Leather; Paper

English

Prayer Book

Prinster 33