1925 – Holy Communion Prayer Book – Illuminated | Church of England, King George V

The Holy Communion by the Church of England is a striking example of an early 20th-century devotional. Published in London during the reign of George V, this illuminated miniature was printed in the style of 14^th-century manuscript masters with colorful boarders and initials.

In addition to the liturgical prayers, this book contains a prayer for King George, which is expected for Holy Communion.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Holy Communion
• Author(s): Church of England
• Publisher: London, Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner
• Edition: Illuminated edition, circa 1925.
• Format: (16mo), single volume
• Binding: Softcover wrapped in padded, marbled covering
• Size:  5.5 in x 4.5 in (14 cm x 11.5 cm)
• Collation: 52 unnumbered pages
• Illustrations: Illuminated initials and borders in color, after 14th-century manuscript styles
• Contents Include:
  • Holy Communion prayers and liturgies

Condition:

Good. Softcover is intact beneath a visibly worn and rubbed marbled wrapper. Wrapper is padded. Text block is tight and secure with no loose leaves. Complete with no restoration.

Why Collect This?

• Illuminated edition mimicking medieval manuscript style
• Ideal example of Church of England liturgy
• Uncommon binding in a padded wrapper

Item Number: # 29597