{"product_id":"1716-antique-book-of-common-prayer-psalms-of-david-john-baskett-church-of-england-ref-x754","title":"1716 Antique Book of Common Prayer Psalms of David John Baskett Church of England - Ref x754","description":"An exceptionally old Book of Common Prayer dating from 1716, printed in London by John Baskett, Printer to the King’s Most Excellent Majesty.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow approximately 310 years old, this early Georgian prayer book contains the Book of Common Prayer, administration of the sacraments, rites and ceremonies of the Church of England, together with the Psalter or Psalms of David.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe title page reads:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e“London, Printed by John Baskett, Printer to the Kings most Excellent Majesty… 1716.”\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInside are beautifully aged pages printed in the distinctive early 18th-century typeface, including the traditional long “s” typography characteristic of books from this period. The volume includes Morning Prayer, private morning and evening prayers, the Psalms and other historic Church of England liturgical material.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOne particularly attractive page is the Order for Morning Prayer, which features a small decorative woodcut-style illustration.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDetails:\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e* Date: 1716\u003cbr\u003e* Printed by John Baskett\n* Printed in London\n* Book of Common Prayer\n* Church of England\n* Psalter \/ Psalms of David\n* Early 18th-century printing\n* Approx. 19 cm high × 13 cm wide × 2.5 cm deep\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book is in heavily aged antique condition, as expected for a volume more than three centuries old. The binding shows substantial rubbing, surface loss and wear, while the pages display considerable toning, staining, marks and age-related wear. There is also historic handwriting to the inside board. Please study all photographs carefully for the condition and contents of the volume.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA genuine early 18th-century English prayer book with tremendous historical character, particularly appealing to collectors of antique religious books, Church of England history and early British printing.","brand":"My Vintage Bibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59350967877957,"sku":"Ml6R5qwhF8","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3023\/4181\/files\/6aa83dbfaf2f10db068fcd31.png?v=1789416929","url":"https:\/\/myvintagebibles.com\/products\/1716-antique-book-of-common-prayer-psalms-of-david-john-baskett-church-of-england-ref-x754","provider":"My Vintage Bibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}