BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER 1717 The Book of Common Prayer

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The Book of Common Prayer. Text and numerous illustrations entirely engraved throughout by John Sturt, including micrographic portrait of George I, double portrait of the Prince and Princess of Wales, and different historiated or ornamental border on each page. xxii, 166 pages; lacks the volvelle on page v as usual, and the final ad leaf. Ruled in red throughout. 8vo, contemporary black morocco with gilt center lozenge on covers, spine in 6 compartments with ornamental tooling, joints starting; margins trimmed touching border on title and a few other leaves, 18th- and 19th-century owners' signatures on blank facing title. London, 1717

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