[Fine Binding | Cedric Chivers] The Book of Common Prayer E-List 20 Volumes measure approx

Volumes measure approx

Title page and the initials were hand illuminated by Nellie Bowen

This volume (with inset blind-stamped "WHS") is the last image in the gallery

Violet Holden

McLeish with gilt rules to covers and small floral tool to corners

[Fine Binding | Cedric Chivers] The Book of Common Prayer E-List 20 Volumes measure approxThe Book of Common Prayer and Administration of the Sacraments. Oxford: Printed at the University Press, Oxford [no date, circa 1910]. A beautiful two tone vellucent binding by Cedric Chivers with the front cover inspired by the Glasgow School, featuring a large cross in inlaid mother of pearl, surrounded by swirling vines in green and four pink roses (reminiscent of Charles Rennie Mackintosh), the design accented with small gilt dots. Title in gilt