Vintage Oxford Bible,
THE HOLY BIBLEREVISED STANDARD VERSION CONTAINING THE OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS.
Published by the Oxford University Press, London. Vivian Ridler is named as university printer, his tenure ran between 1958 - 1978.
A previous owner inscription on the ffep is dated 1973.
Pocket Reference Edition. Black Morocco (Goatskin) Binding. Moroccoette-lined. India Paper. Gilt Edges.
The book measures 11cm x 16.5cm.
There are various signs of age, use and wear. The goatskin leather binding is good, no splitting, rubbing or scratches. Gilt title on spine remains bright. Gilt page edges show considerable rubbing and scratching, the outer edge is particularly rubbed from being thumbed through. Top and bottom edge gilt noticeably scratched. Previous owner ink inscription of the front first end paper. No other inscriptions, notes or highlighting. Text block good, tight, with no loose or missing pages. One black ribbon page marker in good condition. Come with original cardboard slipcase, remains functional, however visibly surface worn.
Overall remains in good reading condition. Clear signs of age and use, the rubbed and scratched gilt most notable, along with the previous owner inscription.
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