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Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible vintage King James Version (KJV) Holy Bible produced by Cambridge University Press. Based on the catalog codes and the historical "His Majesty's Special Command" imprint on the title page, this text was printed during the post-WWII reign of King George VI (dating it precisely between 1945 and 1952). It features the highly sought-after, clear-reading Cambridge "Cameo" typeface layout.
.Product Specifications & Codes:Model Code: 31XC1RL (Stamped on flyleaf)
Binding: Code "31" – Premium Black Hand-Grained Morocco Leather (Goatskin)Page Edges: Beautiful brilliant gold gilt edges on the paper block
Text Block: Code "XC" – Cameo 16mo text format layout
Paper Type: Code "1" – Ultra-thin, premium India PaperText Features: Code "RL" – Red Letter Edition (Words of Christ in Red)
Distributor Imprint: Toronto: The Macmillan Company of Canada LimitedRibbon: Original black fabric bookmark ribbon attached
Condition Report:Exterior: The genuine morocco leather binding shows authentic vintage character. There is minor, honest shelf-wear rubbing along the spine hinges, head/tail bands, and corner edges as shown in photos. The gold gilt spine stamping remains completely legible. This Bible is an overall good vintage condition.