Post quarto, printed in double columns. Engraved Frontispiece entitled "Going to the Church", engraved titleand 35 steel engraved plates designed by A.H.Wray and engraved by J. Rogers. Full tan straight-grained morocco with gilt titles to spine and cross motif in gilt and blind to boards. Spine slightly sunned and edges lightly scuffed. Ownership inscription dated 1856 to first blank; second blank creased with 2-inch closed tear. A little minor scattered light foxing, mainly to plate edges, otherwise contents clean. A Very Good copy. Book of prayer with notes by Piggott, the Rector of Dunstable in Bedfordshire, intended for use throughout the British Empire and dedicated to Queen Victoria. A handsome copy, intended for reading at a lectern, more commonly found as a standerd quarto or octavo. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage will be requested for overseas delivery,

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Title: Lectern Prayer Book. The Book of Common Prayer with Notes and Useful Directions.
Publisher: London, Edinburgh & Dublin; J. & F. Tallis, [1840].
Publication Date: 1840
Binding: Hard Cover

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