Oxford Book Of Common Prayer With Hymns, Bumpus Binding, c1915

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.

Printed at the Oxford University Press, London: Henry Frowde.

Bourgeois 32mo. Thin.

The book also includes,

HYMNS ANCIENT AND MODERN.

For use in the services of the Church.

Complete Edition.

Printed for the proprietors by William Clowes and Sons, London.  

Bound by Bumpus Ltd, Oxford. Bumpus were known for its high-quality bindings, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Founded by John and Edward Bumpus in 1780, the firm was based in Oxford Street, London, and was recognized for its classically designed and well-executed bindings. Bumpus did not operate a bindery itself but outsourced the work to top binderies, including Riviere & Son and Sangorski & Sutcliffe, ensuring a high standard of craftsmanship in their bindings. The Bumpus name remained respected among London binderies until the 20th century, indicating their significant impact on the bookbinding industry.

The book measures 9cm x 13cm, 2.5cm thick.

CONDITION:

Please view all listing photographs for the best understanding of condition. There are clear signs of age, use and wear. The red leather binding has general fading, scuffs, marks and discolouration. Boards edges and corners a little rubbed. Gilt line runs along edge of all sides of the boards, gilt stamped title on spine. Five raised bands, bottom band has a noticeable surface chip/loss. Joints/hinges holding firm, no splitting. Inside boards have gilt decorated turn-ins, with rear board gilt stamped 'Bumpus Ltd Oxford S1 W' along bottom edge. The leather turn-ins have discoloured the opposite end papers all around the outer edge. Faint erased pencil writing on front first end page. Text block a little age toned throughout, but generally clean and bright. Slight foxing dotted about, but nothing significant. All page edges gilt, dulled and scratched a little in places. Two red cord threaded page markers in good condition, a little frayed at the ends. 

Overall the book is in good reading condition. A little bit worn, the cover in particular, but a pleasant little book nonetheless. 

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