--- product_id: 120369113 title: "Book of Common Prayer, Standard Edition, Black, CP220 Black Imitation Leather Hardback 601B" price: "€ 36.66" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/120369113-book-of-common-prayer-standard-edition-black-cp220-black-imitation store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Book of Common Prayer, Standard Edition, Black, CP220 Black Imitation Leather Hardback 601B **Price:** € 36.66 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Book of Common Prayer, Standard Edition, Black, CP220 Black Imitation Leather Hardback 601B - **How much does it cost?** € 36.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/120369113-book-of-common-prayer-standard-edition-black-cp220-black-imitation) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Book of Common Prayer, Standard Edition, Black, CP220 Black Imitation Leather Hardback 601B [Baker Publishing Group] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Book of Common Prayer, Standard Edition, Black, CP220 Black Imitation Leather Hardback 601B Review: A gorgeous book in every way - This is the most beautiful edition of the classic 1662 Book of Common Prayer I've ever had the pleasure to use. Before we get to the substance of the review, a brief prefatory note might be helpful: if you worship in an Anglican / Episcopalian church either in the US or in the UK, it's unlikely that this is the edition of the prayer book being used in your church. In the US most Episcopal churches appear to be using the 1979 edition of the US Prayer Book, while traditionalist parishes and many Anglican parishes use the 1928 US edition. Meanwhile in the UK most churches are using either the new Common Worship books, a version of the Roman rite, or services created locally. It seems that if you want to experience a true 1662 service these days you either need to attend a sparsely populated 8am or midweek communion service, or be very lucky in where you live. And that's a shame, as you'd find out very quickly if you read / used this book. Even before we consider it as a prayer book, it's worth reflecting on the fact that many generations have considered it a masterpiece of English *literature*. The language, shaped by the confluence of it's Latin forebears, the enlivening influence of Tyndale's translations of Scripture, and the genius of Thomas Cranmer, is vivacious and memorable. It warns us of the "devices and desires of our own hearts", which we confess "meekly kneeling upon [our] knees". Couples coming to be joined in the "holy estate [which] Christ adorned and beautified with his presence" (marriage) are warned not to "satisfy [their] carnal lusts and appetites, like brute beasts that have no understanding," are instead exhorted to love one another as Christ loves the Church, "loving and cherishing it even as his own flesh." The examples could be multiplied endlessly - but perhaps you get the point. The words leave a delightful taste in the mouth long after you've finished pronouncing them. And this is a beautiful edition of the book. It's traditional look belies the fact that Cambridge took an old edition and completely reset it digitally - somewhat similarly to a studio digitally remastering an old movie or music recording. The result is an attractively laid out text which has gravity and dignity, but which is also crisp and clear, so easy to read. The point size is generous for such a small volume (except the prefaces), and would be easily readable by most folks (and if you need large type, Cambridge do an large-print edition too: BCP Enlarged Edition Black French Morocco CP423 . The French Morocco leather of this pocket edition is durable but so pleasant to hold. There is gilding around the page edges, which just adds to the attractive feel of the volume. And it's made to last - I've had my copy for perhaps a couple of years now, and it's regularly used, and yet it's showing very little sign of wear and tear. It should last me the rest of my life, and then still be good enough to pass along to another generation. But it's not just a book to admire, either for it's quality production or its turns of phrase. It's a book to be *prayed*. And it serves this purpose admirably too. If you've never used a liturgical prayer book before it may take a little getting used to, but it's certainly easier to navigate than most other liturgical texts - part of Cranmer's genius. If you spend a few minutes with the contents page and the calendar, you should be able to work out pretty quickly everything you need to know to get started with Morning and Evening Prayer - and there are a multitude of online sites that can help. It will encourage you to establish or maintain a pattern of regular, daily prayer which can sustain you for a lifetime, as generations of past Christians can testify. The slightly archaic language may trip you up once or twice, but won't present much of a barrier - it's no harder than Shakespeare, for example (easier in most parts of the book). Highly recommended. Review: In all it's English glory! - This Cambridge pocket edition of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer is absolutely beautiful. The red hardcover binding feels sturdy and high quality, and the print is clear and elegant without being hard to read. The traditional English is timeless and really captures the depth and beauty of Anglican worship — it feels like holding a little piece of English history in your hands. It’s compact enough to carry anywhere but still feels special. Just a heads-up if you’re in the U.S.: since it ships from the UK, it does take a while (mine was about two months), but honestly it was worth every bit of the wait. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #90,565 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #211 in Christian Prayer Books (Books) #1,823 in Christian Bibles (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (648) | | Dimensions | 3.62 x 0.87 x 5.75 inches | | Edition | 2nd | | ISBN-10 | 0521600936 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0521600934 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 690 pages | | Publication date | July 29, 2004 | | Publisher | Cambridge Bibles | ## Images ![Book of Common Prayer, Standard Edition, Black, CP220 Black Imitation Leather Hardback 601B - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ILuP-VouL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A gorgeous book in every way *by C***B on March 15, 2012* This is the most beautiful edition of the classic 1662 Book of Common Prayer I've ever had the pleasure to use. Before we get to the substance of the review, a brief prefatory note might be helpful: if you worship in an Anglican / Episcopalian church either in the US or in the UK, it's unlikely that this is the edition of the prayer book being used in your church. In the US most Episcopal churches appear to be using the 1979 edition of the US Prayer Book, while traditionalist parishes and many Anglican parishes use the 1928 US edition. Meanwhile in the UK most churches are using either the new Common Worship books, a version of the Roman rite, or services created locally. It seems that if you want to experience a true 1662 service these days you either need to attend a sparsely populated 8am or midweek communion service, or be very lucky in where you live. And that's a shame, as you'd find out very quickly if you read / used this book. Even before we consider it as a prayer book, it's worth reflecting on the fact that many generations have considered it a masterpiece of English *literature*. The language, shaped by the confluence of it's Latin forebears, the enlivening influence of Tyndale's translations of Scripture, and the genius of Thomas Cranmer, is vivacious and memorable. It warns us of the "devices and desires of our own hearts", which we confess "meekly kneeling upon [our] knees". Couples coming to be joined in the "holy estate [which] Christ adorned and beautified with his presence" (marriage) are warned not to "satisfy [their] carnal lusts and appetites, like brute beasts that have no understanding," are instead exhorted to love one another as Christ loves the Church, "loving and cherishing it even as his own flesh." The examples could be multiplied endlessly - but perhaps you get the point. The words leave a delightful taste in the mouth long after you've finished pronouncing them. And this is a beautiful edition of the book. It's traditional look belies the fact that Cambridge took an old edition and completely reset it digitally - somewhat similarly to a studio digitally remastering an old movie or music recording. The result is an attractively laid out text which has gravity and dignity, but which is also crisp and clear, so easy to read. The point size is generous for such a small volume (except the prefaces), and would be easily readable by most folks (and if you need large type, Cambridge do an large-print edition too: BCP Enlarged Edition Black French Morocco CP423 . The French Morocco leather of this pocket edition is durable but so pleasant to hold. There is gilding around the page edges, which just adds to the attractive feel of the volume. And it's made to last - I've had my copy for perhaps a couple of years now, and it's regularly used, and yet it's showing very little sign of wear and tear. It should last me the rest of my life, and then still be good enough to pass along to another generation. But it's not just a book to admire, either for it's quality production or its turns of phrase. It's a book to be *prayed*. And it serves this purpose admirably too. If you've never used a liturgical prayer book before it may take a little getting used to, but it's certainly easier to navigate than most other liturgical texts - part of Cranmer's genius. If you spend a few minutes with the contents page and the calendar, you should be able to work out pretty quickly everything you need to know to get started with Morning and Evening Prayer - and there are a multitude of online sites that can help. It will encourage you to establish or maintain a pattern of regular, daily prayer which can sustain you for a lifetime, as generations of past Christians can testify. The slightly archaic language may trip you up once or twice, but won't present much of a barrier - it's no harder than Shakespeare, for example (easier in most parts of the book). Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ In all it's English glory! *by M***N on October 3, 2025* This Cambridge pocket edition of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer is absolutely beautiful. The red hardcover binding feels sturdy and high quality, and the print is clear and elegant without being hard to read. The traditional English is timeless and really captures the depth and beauty of Anglican worship — it feels like holding a little piece of English history in your hands. It’s compact enough to carry anywhere but still feels special. Just a heads-up if you’re in the U.S.: since it ships from the UK, it does take a while (mine was about two months), but honestly it was worth every bit of the wait. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Small book that packs a punch *by K***R on February 11, 2026* Great Cambridge publication. I was nervous when I opened the package and the book was so small. I thought the font size would be small as well. That, however, was not the case. 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