Up for sale is a remarkably preserved, antique late-19th-century A.J. Holman Co. Self-Explanatory Family Bible (King James Version). This is a rare, deluxe multi-fraternal edition produced specifically for members of historic fraternal organizations of the era.
CONDITION DETAILS (Please Read Before Buying): Interior Pages: Excellent condition. The pages are crisp and remarkably bright. The gold-gilted page edges remain heavily intact and shiny.Binding/Cover: The original deeply embossed black leather cover features beautiful floral motifs. Please Note: As pictured in the close-up photos, there is localized cracking, splitting, and surface deterioration to the leather along the front spine hinge. The cover remains attached but is delicate and should be handled with extreme care to prevent further separation.
Registry Status: Pristine and completely UNMARKED. The presentation pages, family tree registries, marriage certificates, and birth/death logs are entirely blank and unwritten. No names, dates, or lodge numbers have ever been filled out.
KEY FEATURES:Masonic Presentation Page: Features the iconic square and compasses with the letter "G" in bright gold gilt.Odd Fellows (I.O.O.F.) Page: Features a vibrant color lithograph with the "Friendship, Love, Truth" three-link chain emblem, the All-Seeing Eye, and American flags reading "Protect Our Country, Our Flag."Vibrant Artwork: Complete with high-quality chromolithograph color art plates, including Philippe de Champaigne's Moses with the Tables of the Law (Copyright 1891 by A.J. Holman & Co.).A truly unique piece of fraternal history, perfect for collectors of Masonic or Odd Fellows memorabilia.
SHIPPING NOTE: This is a very large, heavy volume. It will be wrapped securely in a protective barrier and heavily padded with bubble wrap to ensure the delicate leather spine suffers no friction or shifting during transit. Ships via USPS Media Mail (or your preferred method). Please view all photos carefully as they form part of the condition description.
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