{"product_id":"abingdon-bible-commentary-war-edition","title":"The Abingdon Bible Commentary War Edition Abingdon-Cokesbury Hardcover with Slipcase","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Abingdon Bible Commentary\u003c\/strong\u003e is a War Edition hardcover published by Abingdon-Cokesbury Press, edited by Frederick Carl Eiselen, Edwin Lewis, and David G. Downey, with the complete 1,452-page text reduced in size to meet wartime paper conservation requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis substantial one-volume Bible commentary covers both the Old and New Testaments and was made as a working reference for serious Bible study. This copy has an especially interesting history tucked inside, including the previous owner's handwritten name and address and a bridal shower invitation that was found with the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\" Bible commentary reference book\"\u003e Bible commentary reference book\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Abingdon Bible Commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Edited by Frederick Carl Eiselen, Edwin Lewis, and David G. Downey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Abingdon-Cokesbury Press, New York and Nashville\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wartime printing, circa 1942 to 1945. Copyright 1929\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e War Edition. Complete text reduced in size in compliance with orders of the War Production Board for conserving paper and other materials. Exact printing year not confirmed from photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue cloth hardcover with gilt spine lettering and original paperboard slipcase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e No separate dust jacket shown. Original illustrated slipcase is present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,452 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biblical commentary, Christian theology and reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e None. This edition predates the ISBN system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Book approximately 9 1\/2 x 6 x 2 1\/4 inches. Slipcase approximately 10 x 7 x 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Very Good\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Very Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e The hardcover book itself is sound, attractive, and in notably good condition despite the much heavier wear to its protective case.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue cloth binding remains clean and presentable with gilt lettering and decorative gilt lines still clearly visible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding appears secure, and the photographed interior pages are clean, legible, and firmly held.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe complete 1,452-page text is present according to the provided page count.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal War Edition notice is clearly printed on the copyright page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal illustrated slipcase is still present, even though it has substantial wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA bridal shower invitation and related personal paper were found inside and remain with the book.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevious owner's name and Midland, Michigan address are written in pen on the front endpaper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe paperboard slipcase is in poor condition with heavy edge loss, torn and split areas, worn corners, surface loss, and old tape repairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePage edges show age toning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe laid-in personal paper includes handwriting and a postal cancellation from Midland, Michigan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Grade Key\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVery Good:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector's Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe War Edition notice is the detail worth stopping for here. During World War II, publishers reduced paper use and sometimes reduced book size to comply with federal conservation orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a useful choice for someone building a Bible reference library, studying twentieth-century religious publishing, or collecting books produced under wartime restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping + Trust (Reading Vintage standards)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/pages\/shipping-policy\" title=\"photo verified condition.\"\u003ePhoto-verified condition\u003c\/a\u003e, no surprises\u003cbr\u003e2. Packed with our protective packaging standard\u003cbr\u003e3. Ships in 1 business day\u003cbr\u003e4. Free Shipping on $35+ (U.S. only)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDisclaimer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAll items are vintage and may show signs of age, wear, or use consistent with their history. 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