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Title: The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland
Description: London, John Murray, 1845. Vellum. A beautiful first Owen Jones edition of the Book of Common Prayer, a striking volume illuminated throughout. The first Owen Jones edition.Owen Jones was an important and versatile artist and designer, known for being one of the most influential design theorists of the nineteenth century. His innovate illuminated designs were very popular in Victorian society.This is his beautiful edition of the 'Book of Common Prayer', lavishly decorative with illuminatied illustrations throughout.Collected with other rites and ceremonies prevalent in the United Church of England and Ireland.Gift inscription to the recto to the front free endpaper, 'L. Mervyn Charles-Edwards, from Grace A. Upton, in grateful remembrance of helpful words spoke during the past year, August 1938-39, Market Drayton&apos. Charles-Edward was an Anglican bishop. In a full paper vellum binding. Externally, with some discolouration, as is usual with vellum. Small tide mark to the rear board. Small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spots. Good . Ill.: Owen Jones. Good .

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