The holy bible, old and new testaments, eyre and spottiswoode, minion 16mo c1905. A g street, a g street, lionel edwards moonraking 1st1st 1936 eyre and spottiswoode. Together with the psalter or psalms of david, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches. The book of common prayer printed university press, oxford pocket bible. With notable exceptions, most bibles printed after 1800 in america and after 1700 in europe are actually not worth very much money. Find the book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments by at biblio. Together with the psalter or psalms of david pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches. Great savings free delivery collection on many items eyre spottiswoode bible in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. I have an old book of common prayer includes the sacraments and the psalms of david printed for the church of england in 1665 by john bill and chriftopher barker, printers to the king.
Through his andrew strahan partnership with charles eyre and his sons with robert spottiswoode, the company operated as eyre and spottiswoode. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments by. Details the book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the united church of england and ireland. Book of common prayer c 1900, eyre spottiswoode, london, 2 316 x 1 78, 702 pp. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Although there is no date of publication, there is a handwritten inscription on the inside cover dated 1903. The page fore edges are decorated in gold gilt also when the book is closed. It became part of associated book publishers and merged with methuen in the 1970s with the resulting company known as eyre methuen. As is typical on editions printed before 1852, the thanksgiving for deliverance from the gunpowder plot and the restoration of charles ii is present. Oxford, printed by john baskett, printer to the university, 1727.
Get the best deals on book of common prayer when you shop. With the establishment of the printed book as a technology, there. Eyre spottiswoode for sale antique bibles for sale. Published by oxford henry frowde printed at the university press 1890. Hieroglyphick bible showcase book of common prayer illustrated rare old. Jun 21, 2011 black leather cover, gilt titles front and spine. Eyre spottiswoode bible in antiquarian and collectable books for. Miniature prayer and church books antique family bibles and early english bibles. The book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the church of england. The holy bible containing the old testament and the new. Edition unknown circa 1900, miniature book, 55 x 45 mm cover size, 2.
The book of common prayer is the old and wellloved prayer book of the church of england, in use since the 16th century. Feb 12, 2020 but they venture to state, as the result of their labours, their belief that the annexed book was intended to be a record of the language only of the book of common prayer and not to be a standard of orthographywhich the manuscript of the chief reviser, the learned bishop cosin, and of his secretary sancroft shows to have been still in an. The book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments. Containing manuscript alterations and additions made in the year 1661, out of which was fairly written the book of common prayer. The public general acts passed in the forty second and forty third years of the reign of her majesty queen victoria being the sixth session of the twenty first parliament of the united kingdom of great britain and ireland with an index. In the prayer book, the instructions for the readings from the old testament span the year, whereas readings from the new testament should be read twice over in the same period. The book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the church of england. Baskett began to print the book of common prayer in the following year, when he brought out editions in quarto, octavo, and 12mo. It is also, apparently the first book of common prayer to use the designation united church of england and ireland. Spottiswoode, printers to the queens most excellent majesty.
It was given to my mother when her grandfather passed away in eyre and spottiswoode bible family history beginners board page 1 rootschat. Old and new testaments bound in full leather binding brass metal clasp. The 1789 book of common prayer was in use in the united states from 1790 until. Like the pilgrimage of grace in northern england during henry viiis reign, the prayer book rebellion in cornwall during edward vis reign. Miniature book common prayer for sale in uk view 62 ads. Eyre spottiswoode bible in collectable christian bibles. Eyre and william spottiswoode, printers to the queens most excellent majesty. I have a very old bible published by eyre and spottiswoode but i can find no reference to the print date. Printed from the book of common prayer eyre, george e. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The book of common prayer printed by ge eyre and w spottiswoode celluloid cover. Facsimile original manuscript common prayer abebooks. Dyce collection a catalogue of the printed books and manuscripts.
The holy bible, containing the old and new testaments. The book of common prayer, this document is intended to. Eyre and spottiswoode for sale antique bibles for sale. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Nevertheless, the earliest printed copies of the book of common prayer of 1662, namely, those known as the sealed books, because they were declared under the great seal of england to be true copies of the ms. Oxford university press prayer book printed while horace heart was printer, 1883. Printed for the newyork bible and common prayer book society by messrs.
Together with the psalter or psalms of david, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches church of england and ireland on. The kings printing house had the sole authorisation to print the king james bible and the book of common prayer, with this work being an example of the latter. Having briefly outlined the influence of the book of common prayer in nineteenth century english life and in the bronte household itself, i shall now turn to its significance in the text of jane eyre. The book of common prayer, and administration of the. In addition, the prayer book limits use of revelations to specific times and numbers of lessons. The book of common prayer and administration of the. Find great deals on ebay for eyre spottiswoode and eyre spottiswoode bible.
Book of common prayer 1892 wikisource, the free online library. By his majesties special command, appointed to be read in churches. The book of common prayer, as printed by john baskerville this document is intended to exactly reproduce the 1662 book of common prayer as printed by john baskerville in 1762. Good condition, leather covers missing leather at spine and covers detached. Heritage book shop specializes in finding rare books and first editions. Bible showcase book of common prayer illustrated rare old. Eyre and spottiswoode bible family history beginners. Facsimile of the original manuscript of the book of common prayer.
Eyre and william spottiswoode, printers to the queens most excellent majesty collection gettyphotographyincunabula. The church of england is, of course, the mother church of all the churches in the anglican communion. Antique miniature book of common prayer for the church of england. Life and labour on a berwickshire estate, 17531793 east linton, tuckwell press, 1997, pp. Ive been trying to find a value for this book for sometime and cant find anything close to compare it to. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Antique holy bible dated 1804 printed by eyre and spottiswoode 0 results. Book of common prayer 1892 wikisource, the free online. Jan 26, 2020 this is a set of vintage, pocketsized holy books from britain, the book of common prayer and hymns ancient and modern. The book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments. Griffiths, book of common prayer which shows only 1764 and 1765 versions. Originally collected, edited, and at least partially written by english reformer thomas cranmer, the archbishop of canterbury, the book of common prayer was the first prayer book to include liturgical services published in english. The holy bible containing old and new testaments 1854 g.
Common prayer hymns ancient and modern by uncredited. Get the best deals on book of common prayer when you shop the. There is no printed published year, however there is an inscription on the front end paper with the date aug 23 79. One of the most common questions any rare book dealer receives is what is my old bible worth. This particular printing appears in david griffiths bibliography of the book of common prayer as 17624. Miniature prayer and church books antique family bibles and. Holy bible eyre and spottiswoode antique c1900s old.
Prayer and church books antique family bibles and early. This is the first of reeves books of common prayer, printed by bulmer, and a particularly attractive copy in contemporary binding. Miniature prayer and church books antique family bibles. Find great deals on ebay for eyre spottiswoode and eyelashes. The book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other. Buy eyre spottiswoode bible in antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. With this may be mentioned the prymer, or pray erbook of the people in the middle ages. With over 45 years of experience we look forward to helping you build your library.
A hardback copy of the book of common prayer, this item is clearly showing signs of age related wear and does have a page ripped out, but this is reflected in the price. Such a position was much sought after, owing to the lucrative nature and popularity of both works. Thanks for the care you put into the package as it arrived in great condition. The book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments, and other rites and ceremonies of the church, according to the use of the united church of england and ireland. Starts with the complete book of common prayer and administrations of the sacraments with title page, printer by john bill, christopher barker, thomas newcomb and henry hills followed by the complete apocrypha and the whole book of psalms metric, title 1678, printed by the company of stationers. We have here the texts or links to the texts of all church of england books of common prayer dating back to the first, in 1549 plus quite a bit of other related material. Book of common prayer society of archbishop justus. Get the best deals on book of common prayer when you shop the largest online selection at.
In this revised 1662 form, it has become one of the classic texts of the english language, its prayers and expressions making english what it is today. Contemporary coloured silk boards decorated to a floral design with gold wire, gilt edges. The book of common prayer and administration of the holy communion, according to the use of the church of england. The holy bible, old and new testaments, courtier, eyre. Eyre and william spottiswoode in good condition for over 200 years old the holy bible containing old and new testaments says instituted in london in the year 1804 bible measures approx 28.
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