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.
Cambridge, Printed by J. Baskerville, Printer to the University, 1762
Last Baskerville octavo edition. A handsome example of The Book of Common Prayer, the third and last octavo edition from the press of the acclaimed type-founder John Baskerville (1707-1775).
'Baskerville was one of the giants of English typography, introducing a number of innovations, including the eponymous typeface still in use today. His typefaces were finely constructed, his designs simple, and spare, and made great use of white space. He also pioneered the development of fine papers for printing' (Society of Archbishop Justus).
Third edition; 8vo (24 x 16 cm); price eight shilling and sixpence to title, a2, B8, C6 and D3 cancels; contemporary red morocco, gilt arabesque borders and diamond centrepiece to upper and lower panels, expertly rebacked preserving original gilt spine in six compartments, corners repaired, all edges gilt, a handsome example.
Griffiths 4; Gaskell 19; ESTC T087227.
'Baskerville was one of the giants of English typography, introducing a number of innovations, including the eponymous typeface still in use today. His typefaces were finely constructed, his designs simple, and spare, and made great use of white space. He also pioneered the development of fine papers for printing' (Society of Archbishop Justus).
Third edition; 8vo (24 x 16 cm); price eight shilling and sixpence to title, a2, B8, C6 and D3 cancels; contemporary red morocco, gilt arabesque borders and diamond centrepiece to upper and lower panels, expertly rebacked preserving original gilt spine in six compartments, corners repaired, all edges gilt, a handsome example.
Griffiths 4; Gaskell 19; ESTC T087227.
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