A beautifully nostalgic Memorial Edition Holy Bible tucked into a wooden presentation box with “The Holy Bible” script on the lid—classic mid-century comfort in object form.
Inside is a white, zippered Bible with gilt page edges, a concordance, and self-pronouncing text—made for everyday reading and family keepsakes.
This set includes period ephemera (a sympathy card and a “To Comfort You…” booklet), giving it real-life history and context.
Quick Specs
Item Type: Memorial Bible + wooden presentation/keepsake box
Size:
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Wood box: 9 × 6 × 2 in
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Bible: 8 × 6 × 1 in
Material: Wood box; Bible cover appears to be vinyl/imit. leather with zipper (Not provided)
Color: Warm-toned wood; white Bible with gold titling
Origin or Maker: Memorial Bibles International Inc., Nashville, Tennessee (shown)
Year or Era: 1958 (special material copyright 1958 shown)
GENRE: Christian Devotional
Language / Pages: English / Not provided
Edition & Features
Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Color illustration page shown (“Plain of Esdraelon—Mount Tabor in Distance”)
Extras:
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Memorial Edition / Concordance (shown)
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Self-Pronouncing Edition / Authorized King James Version (shown)
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Full zipper closure and gilt page edges (shown)
- Included ephemera: sympathy card “Our Deepest Sympathy Carpenters Local No. 1373 Flint, Michigan” (shown) + “To Comfort You…” booklet (shown)
Condition Grade: Good
Notes:
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Wood box: attractive grain with visible knots; light scuffs/finish wear and small marks along edges/corners (see photos); hardware/hinges visible.
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Bible: visible cover wear/soft soiling and edge/corner rub consistent with age; gilt edges present; zipper closure present (function not tested/not provided).
See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.
Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.
Provenance & Notes
Includes sympathy ephemera associated with Carpenters Local No. 1373 (Flint, Michigan) (shown). Any additional names/inscriptions: Not provided.
About This Bible
This is a King James Version Bible in a memorial format—built for reading, keeping, and gifting, with a concordance and pronunciation helps for names and places. The wooden case turns it into a true keepsake piece—something that lives on a shelf, comes out on meaningful days, and carries family history forward.
A heartfelt vintage set for a devotional shelf, memorial keepsake collection, or faith-forward décor.
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