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THE BIBLE STORY LIBRARY (1956)
COMPLETE 4-VOLUME SET
Up for purchase is a complete, vintage four-volume hardcover set of
"The Bible Story Library," published in 1956 by the Educational Book Guild.
Edited by Turner Hodges with assistance from Elizabeth MacLean, this historic mid-century
collection beautifully retells the Old and New Testaments for young readers and
families. The volumes feature dynamic, expressive full-color and black-and-white
illustrations by celebrated artist Rafaello
📌 SET OVERVIEW & INCLUDED VOLUMES
• Volume 1: From the Creation to the Exodus
• Volume 2: From the Exodus to the Death of David
• Volume 3: From the Reign of Solomon to the Roman Conquest
• Volume 4: The Life of Christ and the Christian Church
📋 ITEM SPECIFICS QUICK SUMMARY
• Format: Hardcover (Complete 4-Book Set)
• Publication Year: 1956 (Copyright 1956)
• Edition: First Edition
• Publisher: Educational Book Guild, Inc. (New York)
• Language: English
• Country/Region: United States
• Illustrative Style: Mixed Media (Sketches, Paintings, Ornamental Borders)
🔍 DETAILED CONDITION REPORT:
Please view all 5 provided photos carefully to evaluate the exact condition
of the set before offerding or purchasing.
• EXTERIOR COVERS & SPINES (Fair/Acceptable):
- Significant age-related shelf wear present.
- Heavy scuffing, surface rubbing, and scratching on the decorative multi-colored
patchwork paper faces.
- Spine fabric shows heavy fraying, edge chipping, and localized wear along the
top and bottom hinge corners.
- Text on spines remains partially visible but exhibits fading/rubbing.
• INTERIOR PAGES & BINDING (Very Good):
- In excellent contrast to the exterior covers, the internal text blocks are clean,
crisp, and firmly intact.
- All color plates, illustrations, and decorative borders are bright and free of
defacing marks.
- NO loose, missing, or detached pages.
- NO children's pencil/crayon markings, ink notations, or highlighting.
- Standard light age-toning (natural yellowing) present along paper margins.
- Bindings are structurally secure and stable for reading or open display
