Antique Mauchline Ware New Testament & Book of Common Prayer – Kirkby Lonsdale - Ref x771

A remarkable miniature victorian new testament and book of common prayer, preserved within its original fitted wooden book-form case.printed in london by g. e. eyre & w. spottiswoode, printers to queen victoria, for the society for promoting christian knowledge (spck), this small volume was produced during the victorian period for christian worship and devotion.the book combines the book of common prayer with the new testament of jesus christ. its contents include morning and evening prayer, the psalms, church services and the complete new testament text.what makes this example especially distinctive is its presentation. the book has a burgundy binding with gilt “church service” lettering and gilt decoration to the spine, while the fitted wooden outer case is made to resemble a larger book. the case also carries a small period illustration to its board.at only 10 cm high, this is an unusually compact piece of victorian religious history and has considerable display appeal when housed inside its wooden case.printer: g. e. eyre & w. spottiswoodepublisher/organisation: society for promoting christian knowledge (spck)
place: london
period: victorian
contents: book of common prayer & new testament
binding: burgundy binding with gilt spine decoration
case: fitted wooden book-form case
height: 10 cm
width: 7 cm
depth: 3 cmcondition: genuine antique condition with age-related wear, staining, rubbing and toning. there is visible wear around the binding and title-page area, while the wooden case shows marks and wear consistent with its age. please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition.