THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER Commonly called THE FIRST BOOK OF QUEEN ELIZABETH. Printed by Grafton 1559. (Facsimile).
London: William Pickering, 1844.
Hardcover. Good. Item #56853
Folio. 14 x 9 3/4”. Full paper vellum with gilt decorations and leather spine labels. Lightly rubbed with mild soiling. Lap edges turned with loss to top corners. Bookplate of Nelson Diocean Library. Facsimile of original title, and tables printed in red & black. Decorative initials throughout, in facsimile of original edition. Printed in blackletter old English type, with headings etc. in Caslon old-face type. Printed by C.Whittingham, Chiswick, on Pouncy's handmade paper. First and last few pages are foxed with occasional foxing throughout. A bit musty, giving it the smell of a much older book. Large heavy book, overseas shipping not recommended (approx. $92.00).
Price: $350.00





