A, B, C. With the Church of England Catechism To which is annexed, Prayers used in the Academy of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in Philadelphia. Also, A Hymn on the Nativity of our Saviour; and another for Easter Day

Philadelphia: Printed by Young, Stewart & M'Culloch, 1785. BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. To which are annexed, Prayers used in the Academy of the Protestant Episcopal Church, in Philadelphia. Also, A Hymn on the Nativity of our Saviour; and another for Easter Day. Philadelphia: Printed by Young, Stewart & M'Culloch, 1785.

First edition, second issue of one of the first publications of the American Episcopal Church and one of the first Episcopal Catechism printed in America after the separation of the American and British church. The words "King" and "Him" have been omitted from page six so that American educators could use word that they deemed (truncated) "Expedient". Second issue title-page includes the words "To which are annexed" Small octavo pamphlet (7 1/2 x 4 5/8 inches; 190 x 117 mm). 12 pp. Title-page with engraved vignette and border.

Self-bound. Leaves uncut. Some minor dampstaining. Overall very good.

A Catechism for children, providing guidance on living a Christian life, and including standard prayers including one for Easter. The verso of the title-page contains a Roman alphabet, an italic alphabet and a syllabary. Below the syllabary is a statement "The Blanks left in page 6 were formerly filled up with the words (King) and (him); but as that Form of Expression does not suit our Republican Governments, the Teacher will be pleased to full up the Blanks with what Words he may deem Expedient."

Two wonderful examples of a catechism for children, these were published just three years after the first Bible was printed in America. They contain the Ten Commandments and the Lord's Prayer.

Evans 19208. Rosenbach 99. ESTC W31437.

HBS 69085.

$1,250. (Inventory #: 69085)