A Rationale Upon the Book of Common Prayer of the Church of England (in fine binding); with His Caution to his Diocese against False Doctrines
London: Blanch Pawlet, 1684. Leather_bound. 32mo. in decorated full calf, ornate design on both front and rear boards in gilt, hubbed spine with fully decorated compartments and gilt lettered title label. All edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. Engraved first title page and facing page. (5, Preface, engraved portrait of Mr. Richard Hooker, list of compilers, Contents) + 365 pp. + (26, The Table i.e.index) + the Bishop's "Caution Against False Doctrine", engraved title page+ 30 pp. A standard early edition of Sparrow's staunch defense of the Book of Common Prayer against Puritan opposition. A firmly bound example, somewhat to the tips and spine extremities. Text is clean. Very Good. Item #E36154
Price: $250.00