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Book of Common Prayer. Ordinal
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- The forme and maner of makyng and consecratyng of Archebishoppes Bishoppes, Priestes and Deacons. [London: Richard Grafton, 1549, i.e.1550], title within woodcut architectural border, woodcut printer's device on last leaf, woodcut historiated initals, title-page browned, slightly damp-stained
- Paper
Church of England. Aduertisements partely for due order in the publique administration of common prayers, and vsing the holy Sacraments: and partely for the apparell of all persons ecclesiasticall. London: Thomas Dawson, 1584, woodcut initials and tailpieces, with note "Confirmed by K. James... 1603" in a seventeenth-century hand
2 works in one volume, 4to (178 x 130mm.), early annotations, manuscript notes attributed to William Herbert facing first title-page, vellum-backed boards, some wear to extremities
2 works in one volume, 4to (178 x 130mm.), early annotations, manuscript notes attributed to William Herbert facing first title-page, vellum-backed boards, some wear to extremities
Provenance
W. White, inscription dated 1764; Law Society, armorial bookplate
Literature
STC 16462 & 10032.5
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
The Ordinal was drawn up by an Order in Council of 31 January 1550 with the text and its publication overseen by Cranmer. Both these texts relate to the vestments controversy which lasted from Edward VI's reign into Elizabeth's, in which some reformed clerics (such as John Hooper) viewed the prescribed clerical garb as too Catholic, and their opponents (such as Cranmer) viewed refusal as a sign of nonconformity.