2013 The 1717 Book of Common Prayer with Illustrations by John Sturt
Key Features
Size: Octavo (8.5” x 5.5” x 2.5”)
Extras: Deluxe edition of 800 copies, slipcase
Plates: John Sturt Engravings
Publisher: Easton Press
SKU: N83
Key Features
Size: Octavo (8.5” x 5.5” x 2.5”)
Extras: Deluxe edition of 800 copies, slipcase
Plates: John Sturt Engravings
Publisher: Easton Press
SKU: N83
Key Features
Size: Octavo (8.5” x 5.5” x 2.5”)
Extras: Deluxe edition of 800 copies, slipcase
Plates: John Sturt Engravings
Publisher: Easton Press
SKU: N83
The 1717 Book of Common Prayer…
Description
Facsimile of the 1717 historic edition featuring over 100 masterful engravings by John Sturt. His work was done by hand on silver plates to allow for extreme detail. The engravings took Sturt three years to complete and now stand apart as his masterpiece.
Two-color printing throughout. Limited to 800 hand-numbered copies housed in a fabric-covered clamshell. Limited edition of 800 copies, of which this is number 472.
Condition
Very light shelf wear and scratches to page gilt, leather covers & slipcase. A beautiful copy.