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Religion, philosophy & society
Before the Altar
Compiled by the Rev. Robert J. Wilson, D.D.
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- Author
- Compiled by the Rev. Robert J. Wilson, D.D.
- Publisher
- A. R. Mowbray & Co. Limited
- Year
- 1963
- Edition
- Not stated; title page gives no edition statement · not confirmed
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- No
- Condition
- Good
About this copy
Before the Altar: The Devout Christian's Manual for Attendance and Communion at the Holy Eucharist, Sacrifice, and Sacrament. Compiled by the Rev. Robert J. Wilson, D.D. Published by A. R. Mowbray & Co. Limited, London, 1963.
A pocket-sized devotional manual with devotions adapted for the use of the English Church, including a summary of faith, instructions, morning and night prayers, and questions for self-examination. The title page is dated 1963 and states 'Printed in England'; the colophon on p.148 notes printing by A. R. Mowbray & Co. Limited in the City of Oxford. No edition statement is visible in the photographed pages.
Bound in red cloth boards. No dust jacket.
Condition
- Book
- Good – Red cloth boards show rubbing, soiling and wear to edges, with fraying at the spine head and tail. Textblock is clean and intact with light age toning to the pages. A pencilled price note '3/6' appears on the front matter.
This is a pre-owned book, and minor age-related wear may be present beyond what is specifically mentioned. All readily visible defects have been described to the best of my ability. Please see photos, which form part of the description.
Collector's notes
- Compiled by the Rev. Robert J. Wilson, D.D., late Warden of Keble College, Oxford.
- Published by A. R. Mowbray & Co. Limited, London, 1963.
- No edition or printing statement is visible in the photographs, so first edition status cannot be confirmed.
- No dust jacket present.
- Pencilled '3/6' price annotation on front matter.
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.
