The Pocket Prayer Book – Rebecca Wilkinson [editor]

The Pocket Prayer Book, with A Scripture Meditation and Hymns Attached to Each Day, for Six Weeks. London: Philanthropic Society, St. George’s Fields, 1825. Edited by Rebecca Wilkinson. Seventh Edition. 32mo, small, pocket-size, 3 1/4 x 5 inch. Full red morocco with gilt fillet (ruled) boards, banded spine with gilt stamped fleuron and titling. Gilt edges around. Inner gilt dentelle at doublure. Condition very good overall, a little luster lost, light scuffing and nicking at extremities. Text block is clean and gently toned. Very Good.

A structured book of prayers, divided into six weekly provisions, followed by sacramental exercises, occasional prayers for family, prayers for young persons,  instruction for self-examination, and preparation for death.