Vintage 1940 Holy Bible King James Version Self-Pronouncing Softcover w/Bookmark

Vintage 1940 Holy Bible King James Black Soft Cover Self-Pronouncing Edition Condition: Fair. The Bible shows heavy wear with fraying and chipping on the cover edges and corners, some tears and yellowing on interior pages, and scuff marks. Interior pages are generally legible but have visible aging, some tape repairs, and personal notes. See photos for specific flaws. Self-Pronouncing Edition containing the Old and New Testaments, Authorized King James Version. The book has a presentation inscription on the inside cover: Presented to George Holyfield for perfect attendance for 6 Sundays, Feb 4, 1940, by Siper Baptist Sunday School (Supt. Helen McCloud, Teachers: Enva Wise, Gladys Bennett, Hazel Metzger). Includes handwritten notes and a full index of Old Testament and New Testament books with corresponding pages (handwritten in ink at the back). A vintage metal Bible bookmark is included, engraved with "The Lord is my Shepherd Ps. 23:1" and an image on the top. A "Ten Commandments" summary page is adhered just inside the front cover. Leather-like black soft cover, with gold-embossed "Holy Bible" on spine (faint on front); red page ends; original sewn binding; approximate size 6 x 4 x 2 inches. Era indicators: Presented and inscribed in 1940, King James Version, classic design and aged materials. Great addition for Bible collectors, ephemera lovers, or anyone seeking a well-used historic KJV Bible with unique provenance and period features.