What I have: "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", etc., Oxford: Printed at the
University Press, London: Henry Frowde, Oxford Univ. Pr.Whse., Amen
Corner. The book is (re?)bound in decorative metalwork w/2 clasps.
Inside of front cover states: "Queen's Commeroration Prayer Book,
1837-1897, written in gilt, also in gilt, Victoria, hm, 1837-1897.
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Request for Question Clarification by
pinkfreud-ga
on
31 Mar 2004 13:05 PST
It seems likely that this was published in honor of Queen Victoria's
second 'Jubilee,' in 1897, but I've found no references to this
specific edition.
Here's a description of a later commemorative Book of Common Prayer
from the same publisher:
"BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. 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: Together with the
Psalter or Psalms of David, Pointed as they are to be sung or said in
Churches; and the Form and Manner of Making, Ordaining, and
Consecrating of Bishops, Priests, and Deacons. [small engraving]
Oxford: Printed at the University Press. London: Henry Frowde, Oxford
Warehouse, Amen Corner. Diamond 96mo. Cum Privilegio. [No date, circa
1908]. Text block is 2.6 x 8.8cm, outside is 1? x 3 1/16 inches..[
Bound limp morocco, rubbed a bit, gilt page edges--rubbed some at
corners, pages a bit wavy but not damp stained. Covers decorated with
gilt title and spine and front cover, front cover also contains a gilt
fleur-de-lys and a 5 petal flower along with the words 'From the
Franco-British Exhibition 1908,' Good+ condition. 671 (1)pp. 'Fairly
infrequently, the Book of Common Prayer is found in the curious
`finger size', measuring 35/8 x 13/16 x inches. One copy we saw of
that edition was lettered in gilt on the front-cover: `From the
Franco-British Exhibition 1908.''--Louis W. Bondy: Miniature Books
(1981) p.131. With inscription on front paste-down endpaper: 'To Miss
H. B. Douglas With Every Good Wish from G. A. D'Ewart.'
19TH-ENG-OXFORD-FROWDE
Price: USD 225.00"
http://www.ilabdatabase.com/php/catalogues.php3?catnr=216&membernr=1829&custnr=&lang=
What are the dimensions of your book? Is it a miniature, like the one
described above?
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Request for Question Clarification by
justaskscott-ga
on
31 Mar 2004 13:38 PST
Try going to COPAC ( http://www.copac.ac.uk/copac/ ), entering COPAC,
clicking "Author/Title Search", and searching for <Title: book of
common prayer; Publisher: Frowde; Date Published: 1897>.
The one record that shows up (especially after you click "Full Record
Details") seems a lot like the book you have. (You can also find the
record in Trinity College Dublin's library catalogue at:
http://www.tcd.ie/Library/Catalogue/ .)
Does this record provide enough information to answer your question?
If so, I would be happy to post it as an answer. If not, you can let
us know what information you need.
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Clarification of Question by
nozone-ga
on
01 Apr 2004 12:10 PST
Sorry for the delayed response - your info thus far is a start in the
right direction. The book I have is not a miniature. The actual
measurements are: outside - 2 7/8" wide x 4 1/2" high; textblock - 2.5
x 4.0. Included in the 8th line of the material you quoted are the
words "Diamond 96mo" - my copy states 'Ruby 32mo'. I am also
particularly interested in finding info on the binding. I am
consulting with someone tomorrow afternoon who will be able to assist
me in my clarification. Thank you, to be continued, if you are
willing.
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Clarification of Question by
nozone-ga
on
04 Apr 2004 03:49 PDT
For pinkfreud and justaskscott: Thanks to both of you for the time
you've spent thus far, but I think that the information I'm trying to
find is so explicit, perhaps pertaining to only this copy, that my
only hope of finding it will be through auction records.
I did get the information on the lettering and symbols on the binding,
which didn't reveal very much. The letters were the last words spoken
by Christ - not much help, huh? Fills the air with neon static
almost, appearing here the week prior to Easter. SO - I won't cancel
the question, will pay the full fee should the binding info be found,
and certainly, partial payment for partial answer(s). Thanks!
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