The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the use of the Church of England; Together with the Salter or Psalms of David, Pointed as they are to be Sung or Said in Churches (VERY EARLY EDITION, 1663)

Cambridge: Printed by John Field, Printer to the University, 1663. Very Early Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo. VERY EARLY EDITION, 1663. From the the 1662 revision of The Book of Common Prayer. Griffiths 1663.4. 22 cm. ESTC R40760. Dual columns with red border, unpaginated, but 188 pp. Title page is red and black. Bound with the Whole Book of Psalms also published by Field in 1663 - it is 106 pp. paginated followed by 12 unpaginated pages. Complete title of second part is: The Whole Book of Psalms, Collected into English metre by Thomas Sternhold, John Hopkins, and others, conferred with the Hebrew. <br><br>CONDITION: At over 350 years old, this copy is in absolutely remarkable condition. Rebacked spine and binding are strong and solid. The most significant flaw is a scar present at the bottom right corner of the cover, and some erosion at the top right corners, yet not unreasonable at its age. Leaves turn effortlessly, are delightfully and evenly toned, and are in fine reading condition. Pages are completely unmarked except for several previous owner's names written on the title page from the period, one dated 1723. Some occasional worm holes throughout, yet they do not compromise the integrity of each physical page. A remarkable, sacred, beautiful copy, steeped in reverence. This Book of Common Prayer will be delivered with "adult signature required". Full refund if not satisfied.