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MINT / TIME-CAPSULE CONDITION: 1961 Zondervan \"The Imperial Line\" King James Version Bible
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, museum-quality example of mid-century American Bible publishing. This 1961 Zondervan Imperial Line KJV Bible looks as though it rolled off the printing press yesterday. Kept safely in its original presentation box for over 60 years, it remains in spectacular, unread condition.
Binding & Bound in premium Black Genuine Polished Colorado Calfskin. The leather is incredibly supple, holding a deep pebble grain with zero cracking along the hinges, no shelf wear, and absolutely no dry rot.
• Details: Features a traditional \"Half-Circuit\" edge style and a gorgeous interior gold fillet stamp on the turn-ins.
• Spine: The spine is structurally perfect and tight. The gold foil stamping (\"HOLY BIBLE\" / \"CONCORDANCE\" / \"ZONDERVAN\") is bright, sharp, and untarnished.
Interior & Text Block:
• Pages: Pristine, clean, and crisp Zonderlite Super-India Paper with stunning red-letter text for the words of Christ. No yellowing or foxing.
• Markings: ABSOLUTELY NO WRITING, highlighting, or underlining. The family presentation pages and marriage certificate are completely blank and unmarked.
• The Rare Guarantee: Includes the highly coveted, translucent vellum \"Lifetime Guarantee\" insert safely intact with vibrant gold foil Features a 164-page concordance, center-column references, and 16 pages of full-color maps. Original silk ribbon marker is present and with the original gold/tan Zondervan Imperial Line presentation box. The box shows minor vintage storage wear but is structurally sound and has protected this masterpiece perfectly.
This is a true collector’s piece and a flawless heirloom-quality Bible. Please see all high-resolution photos to verify its pristine condition.
