The Book of Common Prayer. Together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
London: Oxford University Press, 1896. Frowde, Henry. 688pp. One of a "finely printed series" known as the Oxford Miniature Editions, printed by Henry Frowde at the University Press. This copy features an unusual binding of green morocco with a brass plate impressed with a rendering of Raphael's Sistine Madonna onlaid on the front cover. Frontispiece illustration of Christ as a shepherd. A fine copy. All edges red and gilt. (Bondy 117). (2 1/4 by 1 7/8; 59x48mm).
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bromer Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 33438
- Title
- The Book of Common Prayer. Together with the Psalter, or Psalms of David
- Illustrator
- Frowde, Henry
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Oxford University Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1896
- Bookseller catalogs
- Miniature Books; Book Arts;
Terms of Sale
Bromer Booksellers
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About the Seller
Bromer Booksellers
Biblio member since 2008
Boston, Massachusetts
About Bromer Booksellers
Bromer Booksellers specializes in rare and beautiful books. Owned and operated by Anne Bromer, who has been in the business of fine books for over fifty years, our shop carries a range of important private press books, designer bookbindings, illustrated books, children's books, and miniature books.
Glossary
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- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
- Edges
- The collective of the top, fore and bottom edges of the text block of the book, being that part of the edges of the pages of a...
- Miniature
- A book that is less then 3 inches in width and ...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Plate
- Full page illustration or photograph. Plates are printed separately from the text of the book, and bound in at production. I.e.,...
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...