Antique 1916 Book of Common Prayer

Church of England

Oxford University Press

A lovely early 20th century Oxford University Press copy of The Book of Common Prayer, presented in 1916 under the charitable trust of Philip, Lord Wharton (1696).

These editions were distributed annually using funds endowed in Lord Wharton’s will for the provision of Bibles and religious texts.

Details:

Printed at the University Press, Oxford

London: Humphrey Milford

Dated presentation page: 1916

Black grained leather binding

Gilt lettering to front and spine

Red page edges

Pocket size (approx. 11.5cm x 8cm)

Long Primer 24mo format

Condition:

Binding firm and intact

Light edge and corner wear

Pages clean with age-related toning

Presentation inscription to William Cameron, Parish of Frizington (1916)

No loose pages

A nice original example with historical interest.

Please see all photographs for condition detail.