LOT 286 The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the Church of England. London: George E.B. Eyre and William Spottiswoode, [1883]. [OSLER, WILLIAM. 1849-1919.]
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[OSLER, WILLIAM. 1849-1919.]
The Book of Common Prayer, and Administration of the Sacraments, and other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church, According to the Use of the Church of England. London: George E.B. Eyre and William Spottiswoode, [1883]. 32mo (113 x 65 mm). Polished calf gilt. Wear to covers, front hinge cracked, some leaves separating from text block.PRESENTATION COPY FROM OSLER TO HIS GODSON inscribed on the front flyleaf "Campbell Howard, with Dr. Osler's love. 10/9/84." Below that, in Osler's hand, are inscribed two verses from Psalm 119: "Teach me, O Lord, the way of thy statutes & I shall keep it unto the end. Give me understanding & I shall keep thy law." Osler's father was an Anglican clergyman. In this early inscription, he presents this prayer book to Campbell Howard (1877-1936), the son of Osler's mentor at McGill, Palmer Howard. Osler had a close relationship with Campbell, especially after the young man's parents died.
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