The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacrement

Published by J. Tregortha, Burslem, 1811

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A fascinating provincial early 19th century edition of this classic work of Anglican prayer, with an engraved frontispiece. The Book of Common Prayer, published in the civil parish of Burslem, Stoke on Trent, in the early 19th century by John Tregortha.Tregortha was a major figure in the book trade of the region, and provided printing and binding services. He printed about eighty-one books and pamphlets, many of a religious nature between 1796 and his death in 1821.Illustrated with an engraved frontispiece.Rebacked, retaining the original calf boards and endpapers.Extensive former owner's inscriptions to front pastedown and free endpaper, of individuals including Jane Hood Swann, George Swann, Mary Hood, William Hood, and Ann and George Swann.To the rear of the work are 'A Companion to the Altar' and 'A New Version of the Psalms of David', with individual title pages. Rebacked, retaining the original calf boards and endpapers. Externally, excellent. Hinges reinforced. Inscriptions to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, with handling marks throughout, most concentrated to title page. Very Good.…

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Bibliographic details

Title
The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacrement
Author
The Church of England
Publisher
J. Tregortha, Burslem
Publication year
1811
Condition
Very Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Leather
Illustrator
Not Stated
Item weight
1 kilogram
Dimensions
8.5" by 5.5"

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