Vintage New American Holy Bible - 1974-1975 Catholic Illustrated Hardcover

A substantial 1970s Catholic Bible with an ornate, old-world presentation, this 1974-1975 edition of The New American Bible pairs a textured hardcover with gold decoration, Gothic-style lettering, and a mounted religious artwork on the front. Inside, colorful decorative borders and religious imagery give the volume a particularly beautiful presentation, equally suited to reading, collecting, or a vintage library display.

Condition
Good vintage condition with visible age-related wear to the exterior, including rubbing, discoloration, and wear along the corners and spine edges. The binding is intact. Interior pages are clean. Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.

Publication Details
Title: The New American Bible / Holy Bible
Translation: Members of the Catholic Biblical Association of America
Publisher: Catholic Bible Publishers
Publication Year: 1974-1975 Edition
Copyright: 1970
Edition/Printing: 1974-1975 Edition
Language: English
Printed in: United States of America

The title page identifies this as The New American Bible, translated from the original languages with critical use of ancient sources and sponsored by the Bishops' Committee of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine. Comparable records identify Catholic Bible Publishers of Wichita, Kansas as the publisher.

Measurements
Height: 12"
Width: Approx. 9.25"
Thickness: Approx. 2.5"

Binding
Decorative hardcover

Features
1974-1975 edition
Large-format Catholic family Bible
Decorative gold-tone cover detailing
Inset religious artwork
Illustrated decorative title and introductory pages
Color religious imagery
New American Bible translation
Vintage Catholic Bible

Comparable Fireside Family editions also contain extensive Catholic reference material and color sections featuring religious artwork.

Additional Notes
All books are vintage and may show age-related wear consistent with their history. Please review all photos carefully.

A unique find and purr-fectly peculiar.