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Williams Collins, Sons and Co. KJV bible

By mjavionics25, 25 March, 2020
Description

I have a William Collins , Son and Co. licensed king James version holy Bible..

it has a beautiful what I believe copper metal jacket that reads holy Bible and has a beautiful cross on it.. I believe it's made out of copper.. and has a very nice patina so far. It is from 1948 I believe.. The book is in pretty much immaculate shape I still have the original box no rip pages or tears the metal binding on it is intact..almost new like ..The Bible has been kept in a box ..it's original box for a long time I would like to know if there is any value of this bible.

yes it is for sale..

Category
Books and Manuscripts
Medium
I believe it’s has copper relief cover.. Which is quite thick..
Distinguishing marks
I cannot find any distinguishing marks.. Only the raised cross and lettering
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
around 9“ x 6“ x 2“ thick
Date Period
1948
Weight
3lbs 8oz
History
I have no knowledge and history of it. I just came in possession of it not too long ago
Price Paid (If known)
Unkown
For Sale?
Yes
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mjavionics25

5 years 3 months ago

Re: Williams Collins, Sons and Co. KJV bible

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=153880664097&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229466&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111

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Lovejoy

5 years 3 months ago

Re: Williams Collins, Sons and Co. KJV bible

Hard to tell if it's copper, brass or just plated metal...In any event, these modern Bibles are not considiered rare or very valuable, most go for under $150.00 at auction.

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mjavionics25

5 years 3 months ago

Re: Williams Collins, Sons and Co. KJV bible

After some further research .. the cover is A Masonic Brass 
Bible cover.

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