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Vintage Holy Bible published by The Saalfield Publishing Co., Akron, Ohio, featuring the Old and New Testaments in the traditional King James Version (KJV) text.
This is identified on the title page as the 16mo Minion Pocket Edition. It includes illustrated reference material, biblical maps, religious artwork and other supplementary pages.
The presentation page is especially interesting and reads that the Bible was presented to Clarence Edward Oldham by Elgin Chapter #60 of Builders upon his initiation into the Order of the Builders in Elgin, Illinois, dated 3/20/29 (1929). The cover also features an embossed shield/crest associated with the organization.
Features:
* Saalfield Publishing Co. – Akron, Ohio
* King James Version Holy Bible
* Old & New Testaments
* Minion Pocket Edition
* Presentation inscription dated March 20, 1929
* Order of the Builders / Elgin Chapter #60 provenance
* Embossed organization crest on cover
* Color religious illustration
* Illustrated biblical reference section
* Maps including Palestine and the Roman Empire
Condition:
Antique pre-owned condition with substantial age and use wear. Cover shows heavy rubbing, scuffing, discoloration and staining. Corners and edges are heavily worn, with deterioration and losses around the spine and binding. Interior pages have age-related toning, handling wear and occasional marks. Presentation page contains the original handwritten inscription. Please review all photos carefully for the exact condition.
An interesting nearly 100-year-old Bible with 1929 Elgin, Illinois Order of the Builders provenance, making it particularly appealing for collectors of antique Bibles, fraternal history, Illinois/Elgin memorabilia and religious ephemera.
