The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America: together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David. This item is unavailable.The Book of Common Prayer, and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States of America: together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David

[372], 171, [5]pp. Psalms with separate title. 12mo. Later edition of Hugh Gaine's Book of Common Prayer, first published in 1793. In 1789 the American Episcopal church adopted its first version of the Book of Common Prayer, which was used from 1790 until a major revision was completed in 1892. A lovely example in a contemporary red morocco binding. Evans 34420; ESTC W9614; Griffiths 1798/9 Contemporary red morocco, covers bordered with gilt roll tool, flat spine in gilt in four compartments, marbled endpapers. Provenance: Caroline Ash (presentation inscription and signature, remnants of name on lower edges) [372], 171, [5]pp. Psalms with separate title. 12mo.