{"product_id":"1955-masonic-holy-bible-kjv-john-a-hertel-blue-ribbon-masonic-edition","title":"1955 Masonic Holy Bible KJV – John A. Hertel – Blue Ribbon Masonic Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 1955 John A. Hertel Masonic Holy Bible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1955 John A. Hertel Co. edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized \/ King James Version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Letter Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Standard Alphabetical Indexed Bible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool and Library Reference Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Masonic binding with gold decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasonic reference and record sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“From Darkness to Light” Masonic material\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions and Answers relating to Symbolic Masonry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeorge Washington and Freemasonry material with full-color illustration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScottish Rite, York Rite and Knights Templar references\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated comprehensive Bible dictionary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor biblical maps including Canaan and Palestine in the time of Christ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGilt page edges and ribbon marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandwritten 1967 presentation page from Dayton, Ohio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA distinctive collectible for those interested in vintage Bibles, Freemasonry, Masonic history, American fraternal history, biblical maps and reference works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Holy Land Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48249148932294,"sku":"BIBLE-1955-HERTEL-MASONIC-001","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/1314\/3238\/files\/1955-hertel-masonic-bible-1.jpg?v=1791218485","url":"https:\/\/theholylandarchive.org\/products\/1955-masonic-holy-bible-kjv-john-a-hertel-blue-ribbon-masonic-edition","provider":"The Holy Land Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}