Book titled ‘The Book of Common Prayer with the Additions and Deviations Proposed in 1928’ published by Eyre and Spottiswoode Limited

The Book of Common Prayer is the foundational prayer book of the Church of England, first published in 1549 and revised multiple times. This particular edition represents the 1928 proposed revision, which included additions and deviations that were debated but never officially adopted by Parliament, making it a significant historical document in Anglican liturgical history. The publisher, Eyre and Spottiswoode, held the royal appointment as printers to the Crown and were the official publishers of the Book of Common Prayer for many years.

This edition appeals to collectors of religious texts, Anglican historians, and bibliophiles interested in liturgical development and ecclesiastical history. The 1928 Prayer Book holds particular significance for those studying the evolution of Anglican worship and the theological debates of the early 20th century. Such books are valued by religious scholars, church historians, and collectors of vintage prayer books for their historical importance and connection to a pivotal moment in Church of England history.