Lot 176
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Book of Common Prayer & King James Bible

Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • ink and paper
The Book of Common Prayer, And Administration of the Sacraments. London: John Baskett, and the Assigns of Thomas Newcomb and Henry Hills, 1716.

8vo (6 x 3 1/2 in.; 152 x 88 mm). Woodcut royal arms; some spotting and light browning throughout. Contemporary blindruled calf, remains of silver clasps and catches; joints and edges worn.



With:
Bible in English. The Holy Bible, conteyning the Old Testament and the New. London: 1611 [facsimile edition of the King James Bible]. Modern antique gilt-ruled calf, in a boards slipcase; joints worn.

Condition

BCP spotted and browned.
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