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1850 · rif. BTETM0002356 — London: John Murray 1850. 5th Edition or Later Reprint. Hardcover. Good. Octavo Standard 8vo 6 נ9 in 152 נ229 mm . Owen Jones. Isambard Brunel's Son. Please email for Photographs or further information.1850 Owen Jones Edtn With Brunel ProvenanceBOOK OF COMMON PRAYERBy Church of EnglandKEY DETAILSCondition: GoodFormat: Hardcover Octavo Standard 8vo 6 נ9 in 152 נ229 mm Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary.Published By: John Murray London 1850Language: EnglishSigned By: Isambard Brunel's SonIllustrated By: Owen JonesCollation: xl 484 pp. with eight chromolithographic general and divisional title-pages coloured borders initials vignettes and numerous illustrations throughout.SKU: BTETM0002356Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5 L: 30 W: 25 Units: cm W: 2KgTracked Shipping Insurance Coverage as per Customer RequestDESCRIPTIONBook of Common Prayerand Administration of the Sacraments and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church according to the Use of the United Church of England and Ireland. With Notes and IllustrationsAn important and visually striking Victorian edition of the Book of Common Prayer published by John Murray in 1850 and lavishly decorated by the celebrated architect and designer Owen Jones.The 1850 issue reproduces the celebrated design first published by Murray in 1845 and is one of the notable achievements of early Victorian colour printing. The text is richly ornamented throughout with coloured borders initials and vignettes together with eight chromolithographic general and divisional title-pages. The illustrations include designs and adaptations after Old Masters and contemporary artists with material drawn by George Scharf and engraved by Samuel Williams. Printed by Vizetelly Brothers & Co.Of particular interest is the strong Brunel-family provenance. The volume bears the engraved bookplate of Isambard Brunel 1837–1902 eldest son of the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel together with an apparent ownership signature “I. Brunel” to the front endpaper. A further contemporary inscription records:“Isambard Brunel / Left him by / Sarah Fox Wilder / October 31st / 1871.”Sarah Fox Wilder née Hawes 1830–1871 was the daughter of Sophia Macnamara Hawes née Brunel sister of Isambard Kingdom Brunel making Sarah I.K. Brunel's niece and a first cousin of Isambard Brunel 1837–1902.Also mounted at the front is an autograph letter signed “E. Woodfall” dated 25 January 1862 and addressed to Mrs Wilder. An early manuscript note identifies the writer as the daughter of the printer of the Letters of Junius. This attribution is consistent with Elizabeth Woodfall 1768–1862 daughter of Henry Sampson Woodfall the celebrated printer associated with Junius who lived for many years at Dean's Yard Westminster. The letter refers to her willingness to write her name in Mrs Wilder's Prayer Book. No Elizabeth Woodfall inscription has been located in the present volume and the letter is therefore offered as associated Wilder-family provenance rather than as proof that it refers specifically to this copy.The volume retains its highly decorative original-style full calf binding with deeply embossed ecclesiastical ornament and central cross motifs. The binder's ticket reads “BOUND BY EDMONDS & REMNANTS.” This London firm also known as Remnant & Edmonds was particularly associated with elaborate mechanically embossed Victorian bindings.CONDITION COLLATION & COPY NOTESCOLLATIONxl 484 pp. with eight chromolithographic general and divisional title-pages coloured borders initials vignettes and numerous illustrations throughout.A visually impressive and historically interesting association copy in its elaborate embossed calf binding by Edmonds & Remnants.Binding rubbed and scuffed overall with significant surface wear and areas of leather loss at the extremities corners and joints consistent with age and use. Spine with six raised bands and gilt-lettered title lab - For full description please contact the seller John Murray hardcover