Unusual Size, Unusual Binding for Worship: The Book of Common Prayer (1890)

The Book of Common Prayer and Administration of Holy Communion. The Finger Prayer Book. Oxford: Printed at the University Press; London: Henry Frowde [n.d., likely 1880] (90 x 30 mm) 77- 599 pp. On India paper. White vellum style binding with gilt edelweiss flower embellished with royal blue petals and silver title ‘Common Prayer’. ‘Common Prayer’ and ‘Oxford’ on spine in gilt. Gilt fore edges. Some evidence of wear, such as blue ink stain on fore edge, not effecting text. Minor foxing on end papers and some discolouration to cover. Else, a clean copy in VERY GOOD condition.  This unusually sized miniature of the Book of Common Prayer is presented in a scarce floral cover.  Contents: Order for Morning Prayer Order for Evening Prayer Creed of Saint Athanasius Litany Prayers and Thanksgivings upon several Occasions Collects, Epistles, and Gospels, to be used at the Ministration of the holy Communion The Order of the Ministration of the holy Communion Psalter