1955 Masonic Holy Bible KJV – John A. Hertel – Blue Ribbon Masonic Edition

Vintage 1955 John A. Hertel Masonic Holy Bible

An impressive mid-century Masonic edition of the New Standard Alphabetical Indexed Bible, published by The John A. Hertel Co. for the International Sunday School League in 1955. This oversized King James Version Bible combines Scripture with extensive biblical reference material and a substantial section devoted to Freemasonry and Masonic history.

The blue binding carries gold Holy Bible lettering and Masonic Square and Compasses symbolism. This copy also retains a handwritten presentation page dated May 27, 1967 in Dayton, Ohio, giving it individual provenance.

Features include:

• 1955 John A. Hertel Co. edition
• Authorized / King James Version
• Red Letter Edition
• New Standard Alphabetical Indexed Bible
• School and Library Reference Edition
• Blue Masonic binding with gold decoration
• Masonic reference and record sections
• “From Darkness to Light” Masonic material
• Questions and Answers relating to Symbolic Masonry
• George Washington and Freemasonry material with full-color illustration
• Scottish Rite, York Rite and Knights Templar references
• Illustrated comprehensive Bible dictionary
• Color biblical maps including Canaan and Palestine in the time of Christ
• Gilt page edges and ribbon marker
• Handwritten 1967 presentation page from Dayton, Ohio
• Made in the USA

Condition: Good vintage condition overall with age-related exterior and edge wear consistent with a large Bible of this age. Pages show normal age toning and use. The binding, gilt page edges, illustrations, maps and extensive Masonic reference material remain visually impressive. Please examine all photographs carefully as they form part of the condition description.

A distinctive collectible for those interested in vintage Bibles, Freemasonry, Masonic history, American fraternal history, biblical maps and reference works.