1827 Antique Holy Bible & 1828 Book of Common Prayer – Leather Boxed Set - Ref x784

An impressive early 19th-century holy bible and book of common prayer set, preserved together in their fitted double-volume case.the principal volume is the holy bible, containing the old and new testaments, printed at cambridge in 1827 by j. smith, printer to the university. the title page states that it was appointed to be read in churches and records its contemporary booksellers in london, cambridge and birmingham.accompanying the bible is the book of common prayer, including the psalter or psalms of david, printed by j. smith at cambridge in 1828.the two volumes have attractive matching dark bindings with richly embossed decoration. their spines are individually lettered in gilt “bible” and “prayer”, creating a particularly striking appearance when displayed together.most importantly, the two books remain housed in their fitted double-book case, making this much more distinctive than an individual georgian bible.the bible contains both the old and new testaments and retains its original 1827 title page. a handwritten family presentation inscription dated may 20th 1859 survives inside the set, adding another layer to its history.bible: 18277 cm wide × 3 cm deep × 13.5 cm highbook of common prayer: 1828
7 cm wide × 1.5 cm deep × 12.5 cm highcondition: genuine antique condition with wear consistent with a set approaching 200 years old. the leather bindings show rubbing and wear, particularly at the corners and extremities. the outer fitted case has considerable wear, losses and deterioration around the upper section and edges. pages show expected age toning, occasional spotting and marks. the books themselves remain highly presentable for their age. please examine all photographs carefully for condition.a highly decorative georgian bible and prayer book set, ideal for a collector of antique bibles, early cambridge printing, christian antiquities or 19th-century religious books.