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Up for sale is a beautiful, deeply nostalgic piece of American Catholic history: The Holy Bible (Masterpiece Edition), published by the Timothy Press in Chicago (1964 Printing / 1959 Copyright).
This is a massive, heavily illustrated heirloom-quality family Bible featuring a stunning combination of the Confraternity and traditional Douay-Rheims texts. It bears the official Imprimatur of Francis Cardinal Spellman, Archbishop of New York (dated January 29, 1959).
Why this \"Masterpiece Edition\" is highly sought after:
- Stunning Artwork: Packed with rich, full-color masterpiece art reproductions throughout.
- Mid-Century Charm: Features a classic textured cream-colored hardcover with elegant gold-gilded script text on the front and spine.
- Substantial Presence: A large, heavy, thick volume that makes a gorgeous display piece for a home altar, living room, or vintage book collection.
- Added Ephemera: Includes three beautiful vintage mid-century Catholic devotional items tucked inside the front cover (a Salesian Missions \"Prayer for Families\" card, a \"Bless This House\" Sacred Heart prayer card, and an Immaculate Heart of Mary holy card).
Condition Notes:
This Bible has been loved and handled through the generations. The pages inside are remarkably clean, and the structural integrity remains sound. The outer textured cover shows authentic vintage character with some minor edge wear and surface aging. The lower portion of the spine shows paper loss/shelf wear typical for a heavy book of this age (please see photos for exact condition details).
This is a beautiful, complete holy text that perfectly captures the aesthetic of the 1950s/1960s American Catholic home. A wonderful addition to any collection or a thoughtful heritage gift.
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