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Modern King James Version of the Holy Bible – Jay P. Green – 1962 First Edition:
$119.95
Modern King James Version of the Holy Bible – Jay P. Green – 1962 First Edition HC w/ Wrap
Description
Item: The Modern King James Version of the Holy Bible Editor: Jay P. GreenCopyright: 1962Edition: First EditionFormat: Hardcover with original wraparound bandPublisher: Associated PublishersLOC Catalog Number: 62‑17637
Overview
This is the 1962 first edition of The Modern King James Version, Jay P. Green’s early modernization of the King James Bible. It retains the traditional KJV structure and cadence while updating archaic or obsolete terms for easier reading. The wrap states that the text is not rewritten or paraphrased — only minimally modernized for clarity.
Features
Original 1962 first edition
Hardcover binding
Original printed wraparound band present
Modernized vocabulary while preserving KJV style
Collectible early work by Jay P. Green, known for interlinear and literal translations
Condition
Cover: Clean with expected shelf wear
Wraparound band: Intact with moderate edge wear
Pages: Clean, no writing or highlighting observed
Binding: Solid and secure
No odors, no loose pages
