{"product_id":"holy-bible-thomas-nelson-1972","title":"Holy Bible Reference Edition KJV Thomas Nelson 1972","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHoly Bible Reference Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage reference Bible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myreadingvintage.com\/collections\/vintage-how-to-book-collection\" title=\"Holy Bible Reference Edition\"\u003eHoly Bible Reference Edition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not applicable. King James Version biblical text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e not confirmed from photos, add if known\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thomas Nelson Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdition and Printing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reference Edition. Later printing, not a first printing. Copyright page number line begins with 2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat and Binding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flexible black cover with gold lettering and gilt page edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christian scripture and Bible 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 No ISBN visible in the photographed pages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 9 1\/2 x 7 x 1 3\/4 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Grade: Fair\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePositives\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGraded Fair:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a readable and usable copy with significant wear from years of handling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe gilt page edges and gold cover lettering are still visible, and the book has two ribbon markers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIssues \/ Wear\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome pages have dog-eared corners. One photographed passage has a word underlined in pencil, but the text remains easy to read.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe very last page of the concordance has a large tear. This is the only torn page found during inspection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe family record section has handwritten names. The remaining information shown on that page is blank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall paper notes and religious bookmarks have been left between some pages and are included with the book.\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\u003eReference Bibles like this combined the King James text with study aids, family pages, concordance material, and maps in one volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy suits someone who wants an older Thomas Nelson Bible to read or study rather than one chosen mainly for pristine condition.\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. 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