Book of Common Prayer

TitleBook of Common Prayer
Publication TypeBook
Year of Publication1639
AuthorsChurch of England,
CityLondon
Other CitationCollection of Robert S Pirie, Sotheby’s 3 & 4 December 2015, lot 97
BindingBound in red goatskin with stamp 1 in gold on the covers, stamp 5 at the corners of the central panel
BookplateArmorial bookplate of Sir Fred Evelyn, baronet
Stamp(s): 
Evelyn, John (1620 - 1706) (Stamp 1)
Dimensions:
Arms A griffin passant and a chief Supporter A griffin displayed ducally gorged Motto OMNIA • EXPLORATE MELIORA • RETINETE
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