1874 Antique New Testament and Book of Common Prayer – Victorian Church Services - x780

A striking 1874 victorian church services book, containing the book of common prayer and new testament, presented in an elaborate period binding with a substantial brass clasp.the black binding is richly decorated in gilt, with raised borders and ornamental motifs surrounding the words “church services.” the spine is likewise extensively gilt decorated and titled, while the page edges retain their gilt finish.inside is the book of common prayer, printed in london by george e. eyre and william spottiswoode, printers to queen victoria, together with the psalms of david.the volume also contains the new testament of our lord and saviour jesus christ, likewise printed by eyre & spottiswoode and appointed to be read in churches.of particular interest is an original handwritten ownership inscription dated 2 september 1874, giving the volume a firm victorian provenance and contemporary association.a substantial and highly decorative example of a victorian church service book, particularly appealing as a display piece, religious collectible or addition to a collection of 19th-century bibles and prayer books.date: 1874contents: book of common prayer, psalms & new testament
printer: george e. eyre & william spottiswoode
binding: decorative black binding with gilt ornamentation and brass clasp
dimensions: approx. 12.5 cm high × 9 cm wide × 2.5 cm deepcondition: good antique condition for its age with general wear consistent with approximately 150 years of use. there is rubbing and wear to the binding, gilt and brass fittings, age-related toning to the pages, and historical handwritten inscriptions to the preliminary pages. please study the photographs as they form an important part of the condition description.