Holy Bible Reference Edition is a 1972 King James Version Bible published by Thomas Nelson Inc., with a flexible black cover, gold lettering, gilt page edges, reference material, family record pages, concordance, and color maps.
This is a well-used reading and study copy rather than a crisp shelf copy. The text remains easy to read, and the reference features give it plenty of practical use. The handwritten family section is lightly filled in, with names entered but the other fields shown left blank. Small paper notes and bookmarks have also been left between some pages.
Details
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Item: Vintage reference Bible
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Title: Holy Bible Reference Edition
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Author: Not applicable. King James Version biblical text
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Illustrator: not confirmed from photos, add if known
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Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc.
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Publication Year: 1972
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Edition and Printing: Reference Edition. Later printing, not a first printing. Copyright page number line begins with 2
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Format and Binding: Flexible black cover with gold lettering and gilt page edges
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Dust Jacket: None present
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Genre: Christian scripture and Bible reference
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Language: English
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ISBN: No ISBN visible in the photographed pages
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Dimensions: Approximately 9 1/2 x 7 x 1 3/4 inches
Condition Grade: Fair
Positives
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Graded Fair: This is a readable and usable copy with significant wear from years of handling.
- The printed Bible text remains clear and easy to read. The reference material, concordance, family record pages, and color maps are present in the photographed sections.
- The gilt page edges and gold cover lettering are still visible, and the book has two ribbon markers.
Issues / Wear
- The black cover and board edges show noticeable rubbing, wear, and deterioration, especially around the spine ends and corners. The page edges are toned from age.
- Some pages have dog-eared corners. One photographed passage has a word underlined in pencil, but the text remains easy to read.
- The very last page of the concordance has a large tear. This is the only torn page found during inspection.
- The family record section has handwritten names. The remaining information shown on that page is blank.
- Small paper notes and religious bookmarks have been left between some pages and are included with the book.
Condition Grade Key
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Near Fine: Almost perfect. Very minor signs of age only.
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Very Good: Shows light use. Sound and attractive with minor flaws.
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Good: Complete and intact. Noticeable wear consistent with age and use.
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Fair: Shows significant wear. Readable or usable but clearly used.
Collector's Notes
Reference Bibles like this combined the King James text with study aids, family pages, concordance material, and maps in one volume.
This copy suits someone who wants an older Thomas Nelson Bible to read or study rather than one chosen mainly for pristine condition.
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Care and Handling:
Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40 to 50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings.
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