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EVELYN -- The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments ... Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David. London: John Bill and Christopher Barker, 1664. 8° (170 x 114mm). Ruled in red throughout. (Dampstained, stitching broken, a number of gatherings and leaves loose, C8 and D1 frayed at margins with some slight loss of text.) Contemporary red morocco, covers panelled in gilt with central arms (rebacked, probably in the 17th-century, heavily age-darkened, worn, textblock detached). Provenance: Sir Richard Browne (1605-1683, diplomat; armorial binding and engraved armorial ownership leaf) -- John Evelyn (1620-1706, diarist and writer; ownership inscription beneath Browne's ownership leaf dated 1664) -- J.H.C. Evelyn (20th-century bookplate; sold at:) -- Evelyn Library sale, Christie's 22-23 June 1977, lot 198.
EVELYN FAMILY BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, possibly presented to John Evelyn by his father-in-law, Sir Richard Browne, on the occasion of the baptism of Evelyn's son, Richard (b. & d. 1664). Wing B3628. Sold as an association copy, not subject to return.
EVELYN FAMILY BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER, possibly presented to John Evelyn by his father-in-law, Sir Richard Browne, on the occasion of the baptism of Evelyn's son, Richard (b. & d. 1664). Wing B3628. Sold as an association copy, not subject to return.