It contains the church of englands liturgy and readings for morning, evening and holy day services throughout the year. Together with the psalter or psalms of david, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches. Baskervilles original letter stamps and matrices are donated to cambridge university press. Baskerville was a birminghambased printer, typefounder and atheist who, while printer to the university of cambridge, was responsible for one of the most handsome bibles ever. The book of common prayer, cambridge, printed by john baskerville, 1760, imp. Among baskervilles most noted works are miltons paradise lost and paradise regained, book of common prayer, and his bible of 1763 generally considered to be his finest achievement. John baskerville, typefounder and printer, 17061775. Book of common prayer and elizabeth i comfortable words. Book of common prayer in the late 19th and 20th century. Baskerville, born in worcestershire, set up as a writingmaster. This is a very attractively bound copy of the fourth and final baskerville edition of the book of common prayer, and the only one issued in duodecimo format. First baskerville edition of the book of common prayer, in an elegant contemporary binding. The book of common prayer is the short title of a number of related prayer books used in the anglican communion, as well as by the continuing anglican, anglican realignment and other anglican churches. Of these many printings, only a few stand out, chief among which are a series done by john baskerville between 1760 and 1762.
If this isnt evidence of a catholicprotestant divide between prayer book and hymnal, then i dont know what is. The book of common prayer and administration of the. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Of these many printings, only a few stand out, chief among which are a series done by john baskerville between and baskerville was one of the giants of english typography, making a number of innovations, including. The whole book of psalms collected into english metre author baskerville imprint book condition used quantity available 1 publisher john baskerville place of publication cambridge. Book of common prayer, psalters, baskerville abebooks. The family history of the gibson family 1790s 1840s is present on the free front end pages. The first book of common prayer of edward vi, and the. The front cover has separated from the binding and the back cover is loose, but still secured.
The history of the book of common prayer probably began with thomas cranmer, archbishop of canterbury, 15331556. Large octavo, contemporary full red morocco, elaborately giltdecorated spine and boards, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. 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, printed as they are to be sung or said in churches by the book of common prayer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Baskerville is classified as a transitional typeface, intended as a refinement of what are now called oldstyle typefaces of the period, especially those of his most eminent contemporary, william caslon. That is americans are more likely to believe what they read if it is written in. The sternhold and hopkins psalter, printed the same year and on the same paper, makes a suitable companion. Birmingham date published 1762 keywords book of common. First octavo baskerville edition of the book of common prayer, beautifully printed and handsomely bound. John baskervilles 1760 edition of the book of common prayer. 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 of psalms of david published by john baskerville, uk 1762.
One of only 250 for sale, the maser copy is bound in fine dark red and black pigskin, ruled and stamped in blind on front cover. Sir john sankey, later viscount sankey 18681948, lord chancellor 19291935. Baskerville was one of the giants of english typography, making a number of. Book of common prayer and elizabeth i with queen marys death in 1558, the accession of her halfsister elizabeth to the throne brought an end to papal restoration. There were two impressions, one with and the other without a border round each page. Book of common prayer project gutenberg selfpublishing. To top it all of, a 2012 poll found that baskerville is the most credible font. The communion office, a bcp, and descriptions of these 18thcentury liturgies. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Get the best deals on book of common prayer when you shop the largest online selection at. The book of common prayer, and administration of the. Baskerville, john dnb00 wikisource, the free online. Baskerville printed three octavo editions of the book of common prayer.
As cambridge university owned the patent to that bible version and the prayer books, they stipulated that baskerville should actually take his printing. Baskervilles famous printing of the book of common prayer in an extraordinary armorial binding. Sometimes the fate of nations depend on it, sometimes its the missing link between a soft drink brand and einsteins special theory of relativity, sometimes it just makes you happy. In january 1758 baskerville made an application to the university of cambridge for leave to print an octavo prayer book the university held the sole rights for this title jointly with the kings printer in london and proposed to send two presses and. The baskerville bible of 1763 is perhaps the most famous work published by cambridge university press, and baskervilles own type punches are among its most treasured possessions. Baskerville was one of the giants of english typography, making a number of innovations, including the baskerville typeface still in use today. The book of common prayer, as printed by john baskerville this document is intended to exactly reproduce the 1662 book of common prayer as printed by john baskerville in 1762. The 1662 book of common prayer still the official prayer book of the church of england has gone through literally hundreds of printings. The book of common prayer, this document is intended to.
John baskerville 17061775 was the most significant english typographer of the 18th century, and the typeface that carries his name remains widely in use today. Several revisions to cranmers work occurred between 1549 and careys early life in northamptonshire, 17611780. Baskervilles beautiful book of common prayer is contained within an attractive contemporary binding of black calf with wide ornate gilt borders on the front and back covers including crowns, griffins feathers and thistles, flowers, scrolls, foliage, zig zags, hatching. Baskerville took considerable care in every aspect. Oct 2, 2014 john baskerville frontispiece to the book of common prayer 1761, printed by john baskerville for the cambridge university press stay safe and healthy. The first, which appeared in 1760, was set in long lines of great primer. Baskerville was an innovative printer and typographer whose works are considered to be some of the most beautiful printed in the english language. Publication details oxford printed at the theater, and are to be sold by peter parker notes the special services and all leaves containing the sovereign lower cover partial image 11g5. In 1549, cranmer produced the first book of common prayer. The prayer book society has produced a series of videos which can be used by anyone seeking guidance on how to conduct services according to the book of common prayer. The book of common prayer first edition raptis rare books. The first book of common prayer of edward vi, and the ordinal of 1549, together with the order of the communion, 1548 walton, henry baskerville on. 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. 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.
Four editions were issued, single lines plain and single lines with borders, double columns plain and double columns with borders. Elizabeth entered westminster abbey for her coronation accompanied by a choir singing the litanyin english. In the previous post i pitted my kindle against a book that is a minor masterpiece of eighteenthcentury typography. Edwin and emma a poem by david mallet, birmingham, printed by john baskerville for a. The book has been lauded as one of the great monuments of updikes career and is considered one of the finest examples of 20 th century american book design. The first book of common prayer of edward vi, and the ordinal of 1549, together with the order of the communion, 1548. Here he produces several editions of the book of common prayer and in 1763 a new testament in a greek type he designs. This short biography of john baskerville 170675 was published in 1914 by josiah henry benton 18431917, an american lawyer and author. The original book, published in 1549 church of england 1957, in the reign of edward vi, was a product of the english reformation following the break with rome. The 1662 book of common prayer society of archbishop justus.
Baskerville is a serif typeface designed in the 1750s by john baskerville 17061775 in birmingham, england, and cut into metal by punchcutter john handy. The first book of common prayer of edward vi and the ordinal of 1549, with the order of the communion, 1548, repr. Second edition of cambridge university printer john baskervilles book of common prayer, including the psalter, the articles of religion, and state prayers for george ii. In january 1758 baskerville made an application to the university of cambridge for leave to print an octavo prayer book the university held the sole rights for this title jointly with the kings printer in london and proposed to send two presses and workmen to cambridge as soon as a place could be found for them. Produces a fourvolume edition of ariostos orlando furioso.
Book of common prayer baskerville bauman rare books. Exquisite the book of common prayer and adminiftration of the sacraments and other rites and ceremonies of the church. The first book of common prayer of edward vi and the. Just compare these lines from psalm 24 in the book of common prayer, lift up your heads, o ye gates, and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors. But i also know that the ingredients used by graphic designers colors, shapes, typefaces are. The book of common prayer still the official prayer book of the church of england has gone through literally hundreds of printings. Together with the psalter or psalms of david, printed as they are to be sung or said in churches. Posts about book of common prayer written by propagandum. The book of common prayer, and administration of the sacraments. These changes created a greater consistency in size and form.
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