1822 Miniature Book of Common Prayer | Oxford Clarendon Press | Full Leather with Silver Clasp | Gilt Edges

An exquisite early 19th-century miniature Book of Common Prayer, published circa 1822 by the Clarendon Press, Oxford, and bound in richly ornamented full maroon leather with an elegant original silver clasp.

This finely crafted devotional volume features ornate gilt floral tooling to both boards, decorative gilt borders, all edges gilt, and marbled endpapers. The wrap-around leather fore-edge covering and functioning clasp add both beauty and protection, reflecting the high standards of English ecclesiastical binding from the period.

Compact yet substantial, this Book of Common Prayer contains the full liturgy of the Anglican Church, including Morning and Evening Prayer, Holy Communion, the Litany, and occasional services. Its diminutive size suggests it was intended for personal devotion or travel, making it a deeply personal and historically evocative object.

A superb example of an early 19th-century miniature prayer book—equally at home in a fine bindings collection, religious history library, or as a cherished devotional heirloom.

Condition: Very good antiquarian condition. Light, age-appropriate wear to the leather with minor surface scuffing. Gilt remains bright, clasp intact and functional, marbled endpapers, binding tight, pages clean with expected toning consistent with age.

Size: 2 3/4” x 4 1/4”

A rare and beautifully preserved miniature prayer book, rich in history and devotional craftsmanship.