RARE 1906/1907 Reformed Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer Antique Hymnal
$ 6.87
Description
RARE 1906/1907 Reformed Episcopal Church Book of Common Prayer Antique Hymnal. • Based on William White's 1785 Prayer Book (not the standard 1789 Episcopal version). • Dark cloth binding with gold "Prayer" lettering on spine - binding intact. - Display piece for antique religious book collections. ANTIQUE 1906/1907 BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER - REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH - INCOMPLETE Rare early 20th-century edition from the historic Reformed Episcopal Church, published in Philadelphia by the Reformed Episcopal Publication Society, Limited. **PLEASE NOTE: This copy has several missing pages and is priced accordingly as a reading copy, binding study, or restoration project.** HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE: • Published circa 1906-1907 (calendar tables show years 1907-1930) • From the Reformed Episcopal Church, founded 1873 in NYC by Bishop George David Cummins • Represents a significant American religious schism over ritualism and evangelical doctrine • Based on William White's 1785 Prayer Book (not the standard 1789 Episcopal version) WHAT'S INCLUDED / CONDITION: • Dark cloth binding with gold "Prayer" lettering on spine - binding intact • Title page present: "The Book of Common Prayer of the Reformed Episcopal Church" • Adopted by General Council, New York, May 1875; Revised by subsequent Councils • Liturgical calendar tables for 1907-1930 present • **SEVERAL PAGES MISSING throughout text** - this is an incomplete copy • Remaining pages toned/aged but readable where present • Suitable for: binding study, religious history research, restoration practice, or display Perfect for: - Bookbinders seeking 1900s cloth binding examples - Restoration practice projects - Researchers studying Reformed Episcopal liturgy (with awareness of gaps) - Display piece for antique religious book collections - Source for surviving pages from this rare edition The Reformed Episcopal Church was established by clergy who sought to preserve evangelical, Reformation principles. Even incomplete, this volume represents a fascinating chapter of American denominational history. Priced fairly for condition. Sold as-is. No returns on incomplete antique books. Smoke-free home. Shipped with care.
