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Piggott, Revd. S[olomon] (editor).
Lectern Prayer Book. The Book of Common Prayer with Notes and Useful Directions.
Publisher: J. & F. Tallis, London, Edinburgh & Dublin;
Date of Publication: 1840
Stock Code: 7025
Post quarto, printed in double columns. Engraved Frontispiece entitled “Going to the Church”, engraved titleand 35 steel engraved plates designed by A.H.Wray and engraved by J. Rogers. Full tan straight-grained morocco with gilt titles to spine and cross motif in gilt and blind to boards. Spine slightly sunned and edges lightly scuffed. Ownership inscription dated 1856 to first blank; second blank creased with 2-inch closed tear. A little minor scattered light foxing, mainly to plate edges, otherwise contents clean. A Very Good copy. Book of prayer with notes by Piggott, the Rector of Dunstable in Bedfordshire, intended for use throughout the British Empire and dedicated to Queen Victoria. A handsome copy, intended for reading at a lectern, more commonly found as astanderd quarto or octavo.
Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage will be requested for overseas delivery, £250.00