Ivory covered prayer book

May 12, 2020 this booklet would have utilised as a spur to meditation and prayer encouraging the owner to personally experience and share christs passion. It was doubtless a lot more fanciful than life in that era wouldve been, but i didnt mind because it kept the plot lighthearted and fun, and allowed story focus on the relationships. Repair of leather bindings, cloth bindings, albums, and other items. First let me mention i am not a book expert, but do have experience with a variety of antique items. It has a leather cover with a silver plate representing the madonna with the child and was printed in bergamo italy in 1910. Italian prayer book, with ivory covers printed in december 1960, can. Ivory cased prayer book and three others one ivory cased. Friendship by high black decorative cover vintage book 1903 americana. This is the perfect piece to protect your liturgy of the hours book, christian prayer book or some bibles.

We offer a full money back guarantee and post out the next working day. Scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions. Sterling silver covered prayer book, hallmarked birmingham 1905. Judging from pictures of similar prayer books, the spine used to be covered with celluloid as well, and the foreedge was gilt. Miniature book common prayer for sale in uk view 60 ads. Ivory carving is the carving of ivory, that is to say animal tooth or tusk, generally by using sharp cutting tools, either mechanically or manually humans have ornamentally carved ivory since prehistoric times, though until the 19thcentury openingup of the interior of africa, it was usually a rare and expensive material used for luxury products. Also available in digital form on the library of congress web site. A sublime condition 1846 book of common prayer with new testament and psalter with deeply embossed wooden, gold decorated front and back covers with inscription ihs often though to mean in his service but more likely used as these are the first 3 letters of the name of jesus. A handwritten inscription in ink on the inside frontcover reads. In german, dated inside by hand, fur elisa april 1 1883, and i believe one of the other words is communion. Antique prayer book indiana other christian collectibles for sale.

Get the best deals on antique prayer book indiana other christian collectibles. One of the essential items used during prayer service in addition to the tallit and tefillin is the prayer book. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. May 12, 2020 these five ivory panels comprise the front of one of the largest and most splendid of carolingian book covers to have survived. These five ivory panels comprise the front of one of the largest and most splendid of carolingian book covers to have survived. Jewish prayer book entitled the form of daily prayers prayers for every day of the year according to the custom of the german and polish yews. The carolingian court of the emperor charlemagne valued learning and culture and as a christian court, prized the bible and gospels above all. The book of common prayer and administration of the sacraments london. Prayer book book of common prayer bound in leather with. This booklet would have utilised as a spur to meditation and prayer encouraging the owner to personally experience and share christs passion. These type of souvenirs are still sold in the holy land. One book is a bible, 4x6, the binding has deteriorated, but the pages are good.

While you are serving inside your home, your job or your ministry, there are people on the outside lifting you up and keeping you covered. At a certain time, likely in the mid19th century, it has been mounted in a tortoise shell cover with silver unmarked closure, hinges and corners and the previous cover titled lady smith incerted front and back. Vintage jewish hebrew text siddur tefilat israel metal prayer book sinai 1961. An eighteenthcentury english hornbook with the alphabet in upper recto and lowercases verso inscribed on ivory.

Form of prayers and blessings of israel with an english translation published by the hebrew publishing company 838587 canal street, new york 1909 entered according to act of congress in the year 1881, by j. Exquisite 1800s ivory bound hardcover prayer book bible carved crucifix cross w gilded pages in original leather case. Antique german prayer book bible ivory cross cover 1883 a beautiful little prayer book. While performing his priestly duties in the temple, the angel of the lord appeared to him and told him that his. Boards hard front and rear covers of a bound book which are covered in cloth, leather or paper. The other book is 3x5 and has dried flower from jerusalem. One of the most unique prayer books we have ever encountered. Probably a childs first communion book, it has a celluloid cover with christ holding a communion chalice. Book of common prayer rare books and first editions at bauman. Here you can find handmade covers in genuine leather and bonded leather suitable for the daily prayer, english version.

Sterling silver covered prayer book, hallmarked birmingham 1905, with circle of angels design after sir joshua reynolds, 11. Antique french latin religious missal prayer book missel bible w ivory bakelite cover w chalice gilded pages lithograph w sacred heart jesus. Here we overhear the simple prayer of the penniless bushman, the words of some of the greatest church fathers augustine and athanasius, petitioning and jubilant voices from south africa. While bone and ivory can be similar in appearance, weight, and feel, ivory tends to be of higher value and more regulated than bone. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.

You need to be registered and approved to bid at this auction. The book of common prayer and administration of the holy communion, according to the use of the church of england together with the psalter or psalms of david, pointed as they are to be sung or said in churches but without the prefaces. Two vintage catholic prayer books 1949 our ladys book and 1937 novena prayers. An african prayer book by desmond tutu, paperback barnes.

In judaism, the synagogue plays a prominent role, with many items being used during the course of services. There is a worn ihs design inscribed on the frontcover and painted in gold, and a blue cotton pagemarker. It fits the prayer book called the little flower prayer book, from a carmelite manual of prayer. The silver plate was made by the famous italian silversmith miracoli milano. Prayer is not only something that is good for you to be doing for yourself, it is also something powerful that you can enlist others to do for you.

Devotional booklet, ivory painted and gilded, depicting scenes from the passion with a cover depicting the coronation of the virgin, germany probably cologne, ca. The joyous voices in pink prayer book lift hearts as they ask for gods healing and neverending love. Elegant keepsake family bible, rsv catholic edition, features 16 page family section on parchtex paper, gilded page edges, deluxe binding, and easytoread type. Exquisite 1800s ivory bound hardcover prayer book bible feb 22. Used, old ivory cover prayer book with silver cros. Your bible measurements should be equal to or less than. The carolingian court of the emperor charlemagne valued learning and culture and as a christian court, prized the bible and gospels above all other works. Early twentieth century missal or prayer book with ivory cover and gilt pages.

Zechariah, a holy and devout man, was about to get the surprise of a lifetime. Its binding is shot as well and the pages are brittle. Olive wood covered prayer books, hand missals, and bibles are among souvenirs people bring back from the holy land for their own personal use or as gifts for friends or family. At a certain time, likely in the mid19th century, it has been mounted in a tortoise shell cover with silver unmarked closure, hinges and corners and the previous cover. Lovely prayer book in green lather case dated 1861 this item has antique ivory back and front. Book of common prayer book of common prayer bauman.

Portions of the calendar some of the occasional services and articles of religion. Moreover the king made a great throne of ivory, and overlaid it with the best gold. Buy prayer book in antiquarian and collectable books and get the best deals. It was used by the phoenicians to ornament the boxwood rowingbenches of their galleys, and hirams skilled workmen made solomons throne of ivory 1. On th may, anniversary of the apparition of our lady of fatima, free gifts with orders over 79 our lady of fatima statue. An african prayer book is just such an aid, for in this collection all the spiritual riches of the vast and varied continent of africa are bravely set forth. The most striking feature of the book is the intricate inlaid crucifix on the verso of the front cover. Antique spanish prayer book with ivory or ivorine front and back plates. Ivory covered prayer book dated 1861 turpin antiques. Beautiful gift for the christian home, wedding gift, and special religious occasion. Collectibles including ladies gloves, french ivory covered. A proper restoring would set this example up to last another couple centuries im sure. The exterior looks nice but the inside was thin cardboard that i had to glue down.

Prayer book in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. Vintage italian ivory covers prayer book 1960 1961 ebay. The ivory from the panel on the left originally formed the center of a byzantine threepaneled icon. Barefoot dreams worlds softest and most luxurious hand. May 12, 2020 ivory is made from the tusks and teeth of elephants, whales and several other animals. The spine still remains relatively tight and no pages are falling out. Ida mary batten, with best wishes from her godmother. Antique german prayer book bible ivory cross cover 1883.

Large metal cover jewish vintage prayerbook stones antique. Edited by diana losciale and with personal reflections by patricia corrigan. Jan 22, 2015 collectibles including ladies gloves, fr. Ivory marble texture padded cover with gold stamping, cross medallion design, and elegant borders. This pocket size prayer book dates to 1774 where it was published by c. Prayer and church books antique family bibles and early. Antique jewish prayer book in collectible judaic books for sale ebay. Queen of martyrs pray for us 48 page booklet in black leatherette holder with the novena prayers stamped on the cover. Ivory and bone is set in the mammoth hunting era of prehistory, and the constant cultural infusion was easily my favorite part of the book. It was used by the phoenicians to ornament the boxwood rowingbenches of their galleys, and hirams skilled workmen made solomons throne of ivory 1 kings 10. There is a split in the woodgrain on the back that has been mended with clear tape, long ago. Start by determining if the piece is bone or ivory rather than a synthetic or other replica material. Baptism favors ivory color 12pc prayer books covered in. In 1984 i began restoring books in institutional special collections first at the university of saint thomas in saint paul, then, after a few years, moving on to carleton and saint olaf colleges in northfield mn, where i worked for five.

Leather bound mother of pearl crucifix and christ figure on the inside cover. For the best chance of winning, increase your maximum bid. Antique jewish hebrew prayer book judaica judaism jerusalem israel. Check out our antique prayer book selection for the very best in unique or custom. We sell both scarce and decorative antiquarian books and first editions on all subjects. It did smell of the dye but a wet wipe down seemed to help. This ivorybound bible is a little gem from 1865, carved with a sacred. Petit paradis, celluloid cover childs prayer book prayer. Front cover of the lorsch gospels v and a collections. Ivory is made from the tusks and teeth of elephants, whales and several other animals. Old ivory cover prayer book 1924 with silver pages are gold gilded on the outside a fancy judaica books for every colle. Wooden covered books from the holy land collectors weekly. Original boards refers to cardboardlike front and back boards, from about 1700 to 1840, used as temporary protection for books before their purchasers would have them bound. This real leather zippered book cover has a clear window slot to slide in a favorite prayer card.