Apocrypha

Not Stated , Not Stated , c1750. Cloth. A cloth bound copy of Apocrypha containing the first book of Esdras. An eighteenth century section of the bible, being works which are to be read privately rather than in the public context of church services. The work contains the first book of Esdras, an apocryphal work that was included in the canon of the Septuagint but is not part of any modern biblical canon.  In full cloth binding. Externally, smart with some marks to the boards and fading to the spine and head and bumping to the tail of the spine. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: 849B4

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Apocrypha I. Esdras bible I. Esdras None

Bibl Cyssegr-Lan Sef Yr Hen Destament a&Apos;R Newydd

Newcastle Upon Tyne; London, Adam A' I' Gyf, Hefyd Yn Rhif , c1890. Leather. A scarce edition of this Welsh translation of the Holy Bible featuring both the old and new testament. Beautifully illustrated throughout with twenty-nine coloured plates complete with tissue guards, and four family registers. Collated presumed complete. Plates depict various scenes such as "The Temptation", "The Finding of Moses", "Saul and the Witch of Endor" and "Daniel in the Den of the Lions". All printed by publishers Adam and Co Limited. Includes the book of Genesis, Job and Malachi from the Old Testament, and the book of Matthew, Colossians, and Revelation from the New Testament. Copperplate ink inscriptions to "Deaths" family register page, dated 1892 and 1903. Bound in original decorative calf binding with brass extremities with hinges. Externally, a trifle rubbed with front board held by the cords only, and shelfwear to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with light scattered spotting throughout and some marks to pages. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

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Book number: FGN1-E-12

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: welsh bible holy bible genesis bible malachi old testament None

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

London, John Murray, 1845. Vellum. A beautiful first Owen Jones edition of the Book of Common Prayer, a striking volume illuminated throughout. The first Owen Jones edition.Owen Jones was an important and versatile artist and designer, known for being one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century. His innovate illuminated designs were very popular in Victorian society.This is his beautiful edition of the 'Book of Common Prayer', lavishly decorative with illuminatied illustrations throughout.Collected with other rites and ceremonies prevalent in the United Church of England and Ireland.Gift inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'L. Mervyn Charles-Edwards, from Grace A. Upton, in grateful remembrance of helpful words spoke during the past year, August 1938-39, Market Drayton&apos. Charles-Edward was an Anglican bishop. In a full paper vellum binding. Externally, with some discolouration, as is usual with vellum. Small tide mark to the rear board. Small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots. Good . Ill.: Owen Jones. Good .

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Book number: 821P35

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: The Book of Common Prayer bible owen jones prayer bible Owen Jones

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: Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, Pointed As They Are to Be Sung or Said in Churches; and the Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons and a New Version of the Psalms of David Fitted to the Tunes Used in Churches

Oxford, Oxford at the University Press, 1844. Leather. A large paper copy of the Book of Common Prayer, together with a new version of the Psalms of David. A large paper copy of this Book of Common Prayer bound together with a new version of the Psalms of David by fitted to the tunes used in Church by N. Brady. Containing the Sacraments and rituals of the Church of England, as well as the Book of Psalms of David. Including the consecration of bishops, priests, and deacons.With rituals and sacraments according to the Church of England. Titles in red to The Book of Common Prayer. Presented by the congregation of Little Heath Chapel to the Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys, bookplate in leather to the front pastedown dated 1864.  In a full morocco binding with Trinity Cross in gilt to the front board, gilt to the edges, five raised bands, new endpapers. Externally sound with some shelf wear, minor rubbing to the leather, general light soiling to the boards and spine. Presented by the congregation of Little Heath Chapel to the Rev. W. F. Erskine Knollys, bookplate in leather to the front pastedown dated 1864. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 804A62

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: book of common prayer anglican psalms anglican None

The Book of Psalms, Translated out of the Original Hebrew; and with the Former Translations Diligently Compared and Revised, by His Majesty&Apos;S Special Command

London, Printed by George, Eyre and Andrew Spottiswoode, c1845. Hardback. Leather bound copy of this smart Book of Psalms from the nineteenth century. Copy of the Book of Psalms translated from the original Hebrew containing religious hymns. Dated from Copac. Rebound in full calf with five raised bands, titles in gilt to spine. Externally smart with minor shelf wear, light rubbing along the spine. Previous owner's ink inscription, partly faded, to verso front free endpaper dated 1869. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 833A21

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: book of psalms leather rebound leather None

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

Edinburgh, Sir D. Hunter Blair and J. Bruce, 1823 . Leather. A leather-bound book of common prayer, according to the use of the United Church of England and Ireland. Bound in full calf, with gilt detailing. This 'Book of Common Prayer' is comprised of guidance for administering the sacraments and rites of the United Church of England and Ireland, also containing the Psalms of David to be sung or said in churches. With additional information on the service for Church, the order for reading scripture and morning and evening prayer. 'A Companion to the Altar showing the Nature and Necessity of a Sacramental Preparation' and 'The Psalms of David' have been bound in to the work, both dated 1824, with the latter being compiled by Nicholas Brady and Nahum Tate, who was poet laureate to his majesty. With an ink inscription of Robert Cooper Tattnall, from his godfather Robert Cooper, dated 1823. In full calf binding, with gilt detailing. Externally, smart, with light rubbing to the extremities and joints. Light bumping to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean with the odd spot. Ink inscription and light markings to the front blank. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 890Q39

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Common Prayer United Church of England United Church of Ireland leather binding United Church of England sacraments Pslams None

The Book of Common Prayer

Oxford; London, Oxford University Press; Henry Frowde, c1899. Leather. A smartly bound edition of this important religious text, a thin paper edition bound by R. A. & D. McGregor. A smart edition of 'The Book of Common Prayer', a small thin paper edition published by the Oxford University Press in collaboration with Henry Frowde.Bound by R. A. & D. McGregor, with the owner's name in gilt to the front board, 'Jean Hamilton&apos.Including the administrations of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies used in the Church of England. Also including the Psalter, and details on the making and ordaining of bishops, priests, and deacons.Undated, c1899, as the earliest date to the 'Table of Moveable Feasts' is 1899. In a full morocco binding by R. A. & D. McGregor. Externally, smart. A few light marks, mostly to the front board. Minor bumping to the extremities. Light discolouration to the rear board and spine. Prior owner's ink inscription to the rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 897P3

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: The Book of Common Prayer bible religion prayer bible jean hamilton None

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

Oxford, Oxford University Press , 1845. Leather. A large, leather bound copy of The Book of Common Prayer. A large edition of 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 together with The Psalter or Pslams of David pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches; and the manner of making, ordaining and consecrating of Bishops, Priests and Deacons. With a bookplate that stated Tribute of Affection from Frederick Mortimer Lewin to the Rev. J. Edwin Lance rural Dean and Rector of Buckland St. Mary Somerset, 1860. In full leather binding with metal extremities. Externally, worn with marks to the boards and spine. Loss to the tail of the spine and rubbing to the spine. Front hinge has failed and front free endpaper and one page are loose. Rear hinge is starting but remains firm. With a bookplate to the front pastedown. Otherwise firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Good Only . Ill.: None. Good Only .

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Book number: 856B22

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: The Book of Common Prayer United Church of England and Ireland Administration of the Sacraments religion United Church of England and Ireland None

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. Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David

London, J. Reeves, 1815. Leather. A pocket-sized Book of Common Prayer, printed for J. Reeves, in a decorative full calf binding. An 1815 edition of this work in a full calf binding, with gilt detailing to the boards, spine and square. All edges gilt. Ink inscription of 'Jane Hole' to the second blank. An early 19th century edition of the Book of Common Prayer, with the psalter or psalms of David. With a table of the psalms, and a direction to the tunes and measures, to the rear of the volume. In a full calf binding. Externally, generally smart, with cracking to the front joint and a little bumping to the lower extremities. Front hinge is starting but held firmly. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 895M22

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Prayer Anglicanism Psalms Anglicanism Not Stated

The Book of Common Prayer; the Holy Bible, Containing the Old and New Testaments; the Whole Book of Psalms

Oxford, W. Jackson and A. Hamilton; T. Wright and W. Gill, 1770-1786. Leather. Illustrated throughout and with beautifully detailed engraved folding maps, this collection of three theological works is bound in a striking full morocco with metal clasps, and was once in the possession of the Freeman family of Antigua. Three very scarce late eighteenth century editions of these theological works bound together in a striking full morocco, illustrated and with folding maps. With the fascinating provenance of an Antiguan sugar plantation owning family.The first work present is a 1786 edition of 'The Book of Common Prayer, and Administrations 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&apos.The second work is a 1783 edition of 'The Holy Bible, containing the Old and New Testaments: Translated out of the Original Tongues&apos. This work features an illustrated title page, general title page, and individual title page for the New Testament. Collated, illustrated with four large folding maps, and 132 plates.The final work here is a 1770 edition of 'The Whole book of Psalms, Collected into English Metre&apos.With the collation: [8] A-N4; A2, A-5K4, +A-2+A4, 5L-6Y4, 6Z3; A-G4ESTC reference for the Book of Common Prayer: N66721; ESTC reference for the Holy Bible T183597; ESTC reference for the Psalms: T231352To the front pastedown is an armorial bookplate with the words 'Fortune Favours the Bold' in Latin, and a contemporary owner's inscription of Thomas Inigo Wickham Freeman, 'born Sept 2nd 1794&apos. The Freeman family owned the highly profitable sugar plantation 'Freeman's Upper' in Antigua. With over 200 acres, they owned over 160 slaves at a time.To the rear pastedown is a lengthy insight into the Freeman family, written in Antigua on November 25th 1789. The note reads: 'Thomas Freeman the son of Thomas and Ann Freeman born Oct. 19, 1756. Married August 9. 1785 to Christian Ffrye daughter of Francis Ffrye and Dorothy his wife, born the 23. March 1766&apos. This is followed by information on the births, deaths and baptisms of ten individuals over the course of the following century, concluding with Caroline Freeman, who died at Bath Jan 23rd 1857.Loosely inserted is a leaf of paper detailing the births of the Mack family, detailing seven individuals, beginning with Louisa Mack, born October 15th 1758 in Leicester, to Henry Mack, born August 7th 1773 in the Parish of Songwood.A beautifully bound collection of very scarce Anglican works with an important family provenance and connection to the Slave Trade. In a full morocco binding, with gilt detailing and mental clasps. Clasps in full working order, with boards lightly warped to aid in their closure. Light rubbing to boards, with leather exceptionally bright. Front hinge starting, with board holding firm. Contemporary owner's bookplate and label to front pastedown, and family details to rear pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with instances of light spotting throughout, and some light offsetting to pages facing plates. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

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Book number: 804F38

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: bible Thomas Inigo Wickham Freeman antigua sugar mill psalms Thomas Inigo Wickham Freeman apocrypha freeman's upper Not Stated

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: Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, Pointed As They Are to Be Sung or Said in Churches; and the Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining, and Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons

London, Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode , c1860. Leather. A small, handsomely bound book of common prayer, enclosed in a leather-bound chemise. A mid-19th century edition of this work, finely bound with a morocco spine and ivorine boards, edged with a lacquered brass trim, and decorated to the front board with pictorial gilt. Brass trim suggests a previous removal of a now absent clasp. All edges gilt, with moire silk end papers. Accompanied by a full calf chemise with a brass clasp, lined with cream silk. Bourgeois 32mo. to the bottom of the title page. A 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. Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David, as they are to be sung or said in churches, and the form and manner of making, ordaining, and consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons.Undated, dated through copies held at the National Trust Libraries. In a quarter morocco and ivorine binding, with a full calf chemise. Externally, very smart, with just a little loss to the red colour to the front board. Gilt remains bright. Lacking brass clasp to the book. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for a scattering of spots to the first and last couple of pages. Chemise is sound, though a little rubbed, and leather is split to the front joint. Front hinge is reasonably firm. Losses and a split to the leather of the flap holding one side of the clasp. Leather which is attached to the clasp on this side is tender. The leather to the other flap appears very smart, but there are tears to the silk of the lining. The silk, which is a little soiled, is lifting to the edges of the lining in a couple of places, and may tear upon further handling. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .

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Book number: 868M10

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Common Prayer Psalms of David Religion Prayer book Psalms of David Not Stated

The Book of Common Prayer, and Administrations 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 the Whole Book of Psalms, Collected Into English Metre

Cambridge; Birmingham, J. Baskerville; John Basverville, 1762. Leather. The beautiful Baskerville printing of this mid-eighteenth century 'Book of Common Prayer in a very attractive original binding. Third Baskerville edition, set in long lines of Great Primer. With 'Price Five Shillings, unbound' to the title page. Baskerville was an English printer who is remembered today for his type design. His most beloved printings include this 'Book of Common Prayer' and his 1763 splendid folio 'Bible&apos.ESTC citation number T87220.Collated, complete.A mid-eighteenth century edition of the common prayer and psalms, published after a long period of taunt religious turmoil in England.'The Whole Book of Psalms' collected into English metre by Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins, and others. Sternhold was an English courtier, and was the principal author of this first English metrical rendition of the Psalms.With a table of a calendar containing table of lessons throughout the year, guiding the reading on which prayers to read at morning and evening.Bookplate of R. H. S. Truell to the front pastedown. Bookplate of Allen Freer to the front pastedown.Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, to the recto to the front free endpaper, to the head of leaf a2 of 'Common Prayer&apos. In a full crushed morocco binding. Externally, generally smart. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Some minor marks and a little rubbing to the boards and spine. Light surface cracks to the spine. Two bookplates to the front pastedown. Prior owner's ink inscription to the verso to the front endpaper, and to the recto to the front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned with some odd spots. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of leaf a2 of 'Common Prayer&apos. Small mark to the verso of leaf a2 and leaf a3. Some pages in 'The Whole Book of Psalms' are a little faintly printed. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 743P41

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: The Book of Common Prayer psalms Christianity prayers psalms sacraments rites None

The Book of Common Prayer

Oxford, Oxford University Press , 1861. Leather. A leather bound copy of The Book of Common Prayer. An 1861 edition of The Book of Common Prayer and administrations of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church, also with the Psalter of Psalms of David. With a bookplate for Richard Broughton. In full limp calf binding. Externally, very smart with some light rubbing to the spine and extremities. With a bookplate for Richard Broughton to the front pastedown. Front Hinge is starting but remains firm. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 850B54

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: The Book of Common Prayer christianity religion bible christianity None

The Church of St. Mary Magdalene Taunton 1508-1908

Taunton, Alfred E. Goodman , 1908. First edition. Cloth. A scarce limited print book on the history of St Mary's Church in Taunton, with illustrations. This is a scarce, first edition copy 235 of five hundred of The Church of St. Mary Magdalene in Taunton. The book was issued to commemorate the fourth centenary of the building of the nave and south porch and in order to raise funds for a new choir vestry and chapter house. Including seven illustrations and a handwritten note of edits. Collated, complete. In full cloth binding. Externally, smart. Some marks and fading to the spine and boards. A bookplate and previous owner inscription to the front and rear free endpaper. A handwritten note of edits. Internally, firmly bound with bright clean pages. Some scattered spots throughout. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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Book number: 817B52

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: the church of st. mary magdalene tauton religion church somerset religion Not Stated

Documents Relating to the Settlement of the Church of England by the Act of Uniformity of 1662

London, W. Kent and Co. 1862. Cloth. A smart copy of this detailed collection of historical documentation relating to the Act of Uniformity of 1662. With an historical introduction. A detailed record of the settlement of the Church of England following the Act of Uniformity of 1662. After the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, the Prayer Book was revised and reintroduced. Following this, Parliament passed an Act which authorised the use of a revised version of the Prayers and Administration of Sacraments, with reference to other rites and ceremonies, to establish one form across all churches of the Church of England. With commentary on English Puritanism and its history. In the original brown cloth binding. Externally, smart with light shelf wear to the extremities. Fading to the spine and board edges. The odd mark to the board. A small split in the cloth to the head of the spine. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with light scattered spotting predominantly to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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Book number: 880T75

Catalogue: Anglican

Keywords: Act of Uniformity Documents Settlement Church of England Documents None