The Book of Common Prayer belonging to C.G.L. Phillips

Book, The Book of Common Prayer for use of the United Church of England and Ireland. Bound in brown leather with brass decorations and clasp. Inscribed inside "Margaret Phillips from her affectionate husband C A Phillips, Plymouth Sound, June 15 1861". In the rear handwritten record of birth and baptism of their son Charles Gustaff Luis Phillips, Montevideo 23.10.1863. Also contains note that in event of his death this book should be sent to his wife, dated 16/07/1866. Part of a collection of paintings, etchings and personal effects relating to Charles Gustav Phillips, a prolific Dundee artist and for many years the treasurer of Ward Road Baptist Church, Dundee. Phillips worked in a variety of media: oils, watercolour and etchings and was particularly known for his landscapes and townscapes of Dundee and the surrounding areas. His work was regularly exhibited at the Royal Scottish Academy. He died in 1944 at the age of 80 and his work was bequeathed to Dundee Heritage Trust in 2002 by his son William S Phillips.