{"product_id":"antique-mauchline-ware-new-testament-book-of-common-prayer-kirkby-lonsdale-ref-x771","title":"Antique Mauchline Ware New Testament \u0026 Book of Common Prayer – Kirkby Lonsdale - Ref x771","description":"A remarkable miniature Victorian New Testament and Book of Common Prayer, preserved within its original fitted wooden book-form case.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrinted in London by G. E. Eyre \u0026amp; 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhat 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAt 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.\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePrinter: G. E. Eyre \u0026amp; W. Spottiswoode\u003cbr\u003ePublisher\/Organisation: Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK)\nPlace: London\nPeriod: Victorian\nContents: Book of Common Prayer \u0026amp; New Testament\nBinding: Burgundy binding with gilt spine decoration\nCase: Fitted wooden book-form case\nHeight: 10 cm\nWidth: 7 cm\nDepth: 3 cm\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCondition: 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.","brand":"My Vintage Bibles","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59669951938885,"sku":"YcHGCFUapC","price":165.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3023\/4181\/files\/6acac2a1a5abad774e233f24.png?v=1791674028","url":"https:\/\/myvintagebibles.com\/products\/antique-mauchline-ware-new-testament-book-of-common-prayer-kirkby-lonsdale-ref-x771","provider":"My Vintage Bibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}