The Pagan Man Wonne to Godde and To Theyr Companie By the Ayde of The Aungels and Sayntes, Rev. Arthur Tooth, Private Printing, c. 1920

The Pagan Man Wonne to Godde and To Theyr Companie By the Ayde of The Aungels and Sayntes, Wrytten by Rev. Arthur Tooth M.A. Illustrated by T. Derrick, and done into Manuscript by Bertha Bell.

The Rev. Tooth (1839-1931) was best known for being prosecuted and imprisoned for his liturgical worship practices, and consequently became a martyr figure for Anglo-Catholics. He established a convent, chapel and orphanage in Croydon in 1878, from which he published this book - a beautiful book of old English prose/poetry illustrated with attractive woodcut illustrations and borders. 

Published at The Convent, Woodside, Croydon. Undated, but c. 1920. Privately printed.

A fine copy in modern binding with marbled stone effect papers over boards with black and gilt label to spine. All soundly bound.

Text is in fine condition and printed on a high quality laid paper stock.

We were delighted to make its acquaintance of this uncommon publication, fo which we were previously unaware.

Text in English.

Title + 77pp. All pages printed on one side only.

Approximately 285mm high x 230mm wide x 20mm deep.

Weight approximately 788g (unpacked).