1752 – Book of Common Prayer, Church of England | John Baskett & Sternhold Psalms

In 1712, John Baskett began printing the Book of Common Prayer, shortly after the success of the 1710 New Testament. Baskett was the printer to the king during the first half of the 18th-century. This highly desirable 1752 edition is notable for featuring the famous Whole Book of Psalms by Sternhold and Hopkins. This impressive tome features 53 exquisite full-page engravings, portraits of saints and Bible scenes.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Common Prayer: And Administration of the Sacraments, and Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church
• Author(s): Church of England
• Contributor(s): Sternhold and Hopkins (Psalms)
• Publisher: London: Printed by Thomas Baskett
• Edition: 1752 edition
• Binding: Full leather
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Size:  6in x 4in (15cm x 10cm)
• Collation: Unpaged
• Illustrations: 48 engravings
• Contents Include:
  • The Book of Common Prayer
  • Administration of the Sacraments
  • Other Rites and Ceremonies
  • The Whole Book of Psalms (separate 1751 title)

Condition:

Very Good. Binding is secure, leather covers show expected wear. Text block is tight. Pages are generally clean with occasional spotting. Engravings show no damage or blemishes.

Why Collect This?

• Baskett imprint, official royal printer

Item Number: # 29806