Silver plates, not copper, were used to print this beautiful and finely engraved Prayer Book. The engraver, John Sturt, was well known for producing a calligraphy manual, as well as for micro-engraving the Apostles' Creed on a silver penny and the Lord's Prayer on a silver halfpenny. Both his engraving and micro-engraving skills are employed in this famous and elegant volume. On 188 silver plates he calligraphically engraved the text, used a number of entrancing borders, and supplied a wealth of illustrations appropriate to the seasons of the Church's year or the feast being celebrated. Violet morocco of their era, covers with double gilt fillet borders those on the front framing a gilt medallion monogram.
Board edges also with gilt double fillets, and turn-ins with a gilt double fillet and a single one.
Spine has five raised bands, compartments framed in gilt double fillets, and title and date gilt-stamped. But One Use , 55. Volvelle never attached. All edges gilt. A wondrously beautiful piece of devotional art in very nice condition.