Vintage Memorial Holy Bible in Wooden Presentation Box 1958— Self-Pronouncing KJV (Copyright 1958) — Memorial Bibles Int’l | Zippered White Bible, Sympathy Ephemera, Christian Devotional

A beautifully nostalgic Memorial Edition Holy Bible tucked into a wooden presentation box with “The Holy Bible” script on the lid—classic mid-century comfort in object form.

Inside is a white, zippered Bible with gilt page edges, a concordance, and self-pronouncing text—made for everyday reading and family keepsakes. 

This set includes period ephemera (a sympathy card and a “To Comfort You…” booklet), giving it real-life history and context. 

Quick Specs 

Item Type: Memorial Bible + wooden presentation/keepsake box

Size:

• Wood box: 9 × 6 × 2 in 
• Bible: 8 × 6 × 1 in  

Material: Wood box; Bible cover appears to be vinyl/imit. leather with zipper (Not provided)

Color: Warm-toned wood; white Bible with gold titling

Origin or Maker: Memorial Bibles International Inc., Nashville, Tennessee (shown)

Year or Era: 1958 (special material copyright 1958 shown)

GENRE: Christian Devotional

Language / Pages: English / Not provided

Edition & Features 

Illustrations/Maps/Plates: Color illustration page shown (“Plain of Esdraelon—Mount Tabor in Distance”)

Extras:

• Memorial Edition / Concordance (shown)
• Self-Pronouncing Edition / Authorized King James Version (shown)
• Full zipper closure and gilt page edges (shown)
• Included ephemera: sympathy card “Our Deepest Sympathy Carpenters Local No. 1373 Flint, Michigan” (shown) + “To Comfort You…” booklet (shown)

Condition Grade: Good

Notes:

• Wood box: attractive grain with visible knots; light scuffs/finish wear and small marks along edges/corners (see photos); hardware/hinges visible.
• Bible: visible cover wear/soft soiling and edge/corner rub consistent with age; gilt edges present; zipper closure present (function not tested/not provided).

See all photos for detail—sold as pictured.

Condition Grade Key
Near Fine: minimal wear; tight; clean.
Very Good: light wear; clean text; minor flaws.
Good: noticeable wear; sound reading copy; some marks.
Fair: heavy wear; complete but worn; priced accordingly.

Provenance & Notes 

Includes sympathy ephemera associated with Carpenters Local No. 1373 (Flint, Michigan) (shown). Any additional names/inscriptions: Not provided.

About This Bible

This is a King James Version Bible in a memorial format—built for reading, keeping, and gifting, with a concordance and pronunciation helps for names and places. The wooden case turns it into a true keepsake piece—something that lives on a shelf, comes out on meaningful days, and carries family history forward.

A heartfelt vintage set for a devotional shelf, memorial keepsake collection, or faith-forward décor.

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Care & Handling: Handle with clean, dry hands. Store upright, out of direct sunlight, at about 68°F and 40–50% relative humidity. Avoid damp areas and extreme temperature swings. Please note: If you have any questions or need more photos, ask.