[Gold] [Religion] [Van Rensselaer, Mary Elizabeth. (1828-1877)] The Book of Common Prayer - WITH AN 18k "PRAYER" BindingHardcover. 16mo. ~700 pp. In a very fine custom binding of full blue velvet with inset solid 18k gold medallion (approx. 1 gram) inscribed "Prayer" to the front board, pages edges to all sides in gilt, boards bordered in brass with brass closure clasp bearing the owner's initials. With the ownership signature to the ffe of Mary E. Van Rensselaer, dated Albany, 1851. In a worn contemporary crimson paper slipcase, otherwise very fine. The owner Mary E.