拍品 426
  • 426

THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, IN IRISH (LONDON, 1712)

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1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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描述

  • The Book of Common Prayer... with the Psalter or Psalms... pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches. Leabhar na Nornaightheadh Ccombchoitchionn... Tsaltair no Psalmuibh Dhaibhidh. Ar na bpunncadh mur cantar no raidhtior iad a Tteampollaibh. (An appendix concerning the Irish character). London: E. Everingham, [1712]
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8vo, double column, the Book of Common Prayer in Irish for the most part and in Irish and English for certain parts, the Psalms in Irish only, 8pp. appendix inserted at the end, contemporary English binding of panelled blue morocco gilt, gilt spine, gilt edges, some slight wear to binding

來源

The Library of the earls of Macclesfield, library stamps, sale at Sotheby's, Part VIII, 25 October 2006, lot 2564

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

拍品資料及來源

The second edition of the Book of Common Prayer issued for the use in Ireland. The following sections are printed in English and Irish: Morning & Evening Prayer, the Litany, Prayers upon several occasions (C-H3r), the Communion Service etc. (Aa1-Ss4v), the XXXIX Articles. The preliminaries are printed in Irish in Roman letter, the Table of Lessons is in English only (e-f, 4 leaves). The Irish title-page is printed partly in Irish letter and partly in Irish in Roman letter. The type used is the same as that specially made (small pica) by Moxon for the first edition of the Old Testament in Irish (1685, see lot 402)