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.

New York: de Vinne Press, 1893. D. B. Updike. Large paper copy of the Book of Common Prayer printed in black and red on American hand-made paper at the de Vinne Press for the Committee. D. B. Updike designed the plan of symbolism and method of decoration of the total edition, of which the complementary and subscription copies have foliated borders. Laid in is a notice from the Sub-Commmittee on Printing describing the required distribution of the various copies of the book and Updike's explanation of the inspiration for the design of the decorated copies. The official copies are printed with plain margins, and the complimentary and subscription copies have the foliated borders designed by Updike. According to Updike, while the decoration of such a book is inspired by the example of Medieval manuscripts, the use of modern typefaces obviates the elaborate designs of those volumes. Instead, he has devised a series of different margin designs to be used for the various types of pages contained in the Book which is in keeping with the spirit of a modern edition of the Book. Preliminary plant studies were done by William Wells Bosworth, border and cover designs were developed by Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue, and the final drawings for reproduction were made by Joseph Eliot Hill. Top edge gilt, other edges uncut. Vellum paper binding decorated elaborately with design in gold, closed with two brass clasps. (xxviii, 566, 2) pages. Approximately 11 x 14 1/2 inches. Condition is good, with a sound binding. The vellum paper is scratched, worn and rubbed at head and tail, and the corners are bumped and worn. The front joint is starting near the top. The text block is in fine condition. Bookplate.