1822 – Church of Berlin Agenda | King Frederick William III Signed & Dedicated

This early 19^th-century German liturgical work, Kirchen-Agende für die Hof- und Domkirche in Berlin, was published for use within the royal court of Frederick William III and the cathedral church in Berlin. This work contains German prayers, liturgical texts, worship forms, and music and hymns connected to Protestant church services in Prussia. Note the numerous pages of music at the end of the book.

However, the music and prayers are not what make this work so important. King Frederick William III was known for helping design and establish the agenda for the Church of Berlin, and this particular tome was signed and dedicated by the King with an inscription in the prelim blanks.

Royal presentation copies of any books are considered the most desirable and valuable of their kind, and this example is no exception. It even includes royal markings on the back cover with a crown and “FWIII” embossed into the leather.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Kirchen-Agende für die Hof- und Domkirche in Berlin
• Author(s): Church of Berlin
• Contributor(s): Frederick William III
• Publisher: Berlin, Gedruckt bei Dieterici
• Edition: 1822-1823 edition.
• Binding: Full leather with embossed gilt
• Format: (4to), single volume
• Size:  10.25 in x 8.25 in (26 cm x 21 cm)
• Collation: 2 parts in 1
  • 72 p; 52 p
• Illustrations: 12 p of music
• Contents Include:
  • German liturgical texts
  • Corporate worship prayers
  • Ecclesiastical ceremonial forms
  • Supplemental devotional prayers
  • Printed church music
• Provenance: King Frederick William III signatures – see above

Condition:

Very Good. Full leather binding remains tight and secure with embossed gilt cross retained on the front cover. Pages show heavy age toning in places while the text remains legible throughout.

Why Collect This?

• Royal presentation copy signed by Frederick William III
• Important Prussian liturgical and ecclesiastical work
• Includes printed church music and prayers
• Royal “FWIII” markings stamped into the binding

Item Number: # 50491