The Book of Common Prayer... together with The Psalter or Psalms of David [AND] Hymns Ancient and Modern

Oxford & London: University Press / Henry Frowde / William Clowes, c 1900.

Two titles bound in one, comprising the BCP and HA&M in a most elegant little volume bound printed on India paper and collected into a gorgeous navy blue morocco binding got up in high Art Deco style, with the design on the front replicating that of the front, that is elaborate triple floral motifs to each corner conjoined by a frame of gilt double filets; spine divided into five compartments each with gilt tooling, the second one from the top containing the title lettering; all edges coated in gold leaf. A glorious example of the bookbinders craft with extravagant gilt tooling of the manner. Measures 12 x 8 cms. pp 439, [1] + 433, [1]