James Cookson - A New Family Prayer-Book, Containing the Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments

Winchester, J. Wilkes, 1789. Leather. The third edition of this delightfully illustrated edition of the Book of Common Prayer, with the Psalms and a companion to the Psalms to the rear. Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece, and eleven further plates.A lovely family prayer book, containing the sacraments, book of common prayer, psalter and psalms, 'elucidated with explanatory notes and observations on an entire new plan' by James Cookson. The third edition from Cookson.ESTC Citation No. T210520To the rear of the work, as called for, are 'A New Version of the Psalms' and 'The Companion, or Spiritual Guide, at the Altar&apos. Both have separate title pages and pagination, and are dated 1784.With the inscription of Thomas Banning, 13th Sept. 1800, to the head of the title page.A beautifully illustrated prayer book. Rebacked, in a full morocco binding, with extensive gilt detailing. Back strip laid down, retaining the original boards. Endpapers renewed. Significant discolouration to back strip, with losses to original back strip at tail. Front joint a touch strained. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to head of title page. Pages lightly age toned, with light handling marks and spotting throughout. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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