The Book of Common Prayer … Together with the Psalter or Psalms of David

London: Joseph Bentham, 1759. EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with engraved title and plates, dated 1765, by Ravenett, Grignion, Scotin, Canott, Walker and W. Ryland, printed by Edward Ryland. 8vo. Contemporary red morocco, covers with wide gilt dentelle border made up from small floral tools, spine gilt in six compartments, raised bands, a.e.g., front joint rubbed, bookplate, contemporary owner’s signature (“Charlotte Mearsham”) and later pencil notes to front endpapers, small library shelfmark label to spine, horizontal tear to a3. EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED with engraved title and plates, dated 1765, by Ravenett, Grignion, Scotin, Canott, Walker and W. Ryland, printed by Edward Ryland. 8vo. ESTC lists four editions of this Bentham BOCP for 1759, issued at various prices. This fine paper copy, advertised at ”3s. 4d unbound” at the foot of the title page, was the most expensive. ESTC n473270; Griffiths1759:2