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The binding has significant deterioration, exposed\/frayed areas, and separation around portions of the covers and spine, but the book retains a strong vintage character that will appeal to collectors, antique-book lovers, faith-based décor enthusiasts, and anyone drawn to old devotional objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDetails\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holy Bible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black textured imitation-leather\/faux-leather appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLettering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gilt\/gold-tone “Holy Bible”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine:\u003c\/strong\u003e “Holy Bible” with “Illustrated Questions and Answers”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRibbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long red ribbon marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bible text and reference material visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePage edges:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aged\/golden-toned appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDust jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heavily worn vintage condition\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis Bible shows substantial age and binding wear throughout. The photographs clearly show:\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtensive fraying and loss to the outer covering around the corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignificant wear and deterioration along the spine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAreas where the cover material has separated or pulled away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorn and exposed board\/binding areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose\/frayed edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong red ribbon marker, with portions extending outside the book\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral rubbing, scuffing, discoloration, and age-related wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe binding should be handled carefully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior pages appear substantially more intact than the exterior, but the binding condition is the major issue with this copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is being sold as a vintage collectible\/decorative book in its photographed condition, not as a pristine or fully restored Bible. Please examine all photographs carefully.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyling: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis one has tremendous \u003cstrong\u003eold-library \/ dark academia \/ antique devotional\u003c\/strong\u003e appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt would look especially interesting displayed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn an antique bookshelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a study or reading room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlongside other vintage religious books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a dark-academia or gothic-inspired interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs part of an antique book collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a church-history or Americana display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a photography prop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a vintage-inspired holiday or Christmas display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack textured cover, gold lettering, aged page edges, and red ribbon\u003c\/strong\u003e create a particularly striking traditional look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis vintage hardcover will be packaged carefully to help prevent additional damage to the already-fragile binding and corners during transit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of the condition, it will be wrapped and protected with appropriate padding before being placed into a sturdy shipping package.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping costs are calculated at checkout and are paid by the buyer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne of a kind. 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