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Selling a vintage Bible? Looking for something rare or unique? This is the thread for you. To help connect buyers and sellers, I've created this Auctions & Sales post as a master list, and I invite those of you who'd like to share auction and sales listings to post them as a comment to this thread.
This post will stay at the top of the roll for easy access. Listings posted to other posts will be deleted (I'm sorry, but I don't have the know-how to transfer them). Buyers, please keep in mind that you're dealing directly with sellers, and I won't be able to offer any dispute resolution, so caveat emptor.
Excellent idea Mark .. thank-you!!
If anyone is on a budget and is into "seconds" like I am .. Christian Book has some nice premium bindings out there now. I saw a whole lot more than these the other day, but I guess that got snatched up already. I haven't personally seen any kind of premium seconds at ChristianBook before so I thought it was interesting to see these .. Hope they're useful. (BTW, I'm not associated with CB in any way).
ESV Single Column Reference Bible, premium calfskin leather, black, black letter - Slightly Imperfect
http://www.christianbook.com/esv-reference-calfskin-leather-slightly-imperfect/9781581348217/pd/48215DA?item_code=WW&netp_id=614722&event=1052ENDT|57689|1052&view=covers
ESV Study Bible--Premium Calfskin leather, black - Slightly Imperfect
http://www.christianbook.com/esv-premium-calfskin-leather-slightly-imperfect/9781433502439/pd/502439DA?item_code=WW&netp_id=611735&event=1052ENDT|57689|1052&view=covers
NIV Study Bible, Compact Edition--Renaissance fine leather, rich brown/espresso
http://www.christianbook.com/niv-compact-edition-renaissance-leather-espresso/9780310939597/pd/939590?item_code=WW&netp_id=524337&event=1052ENDT|57689|1052&view=covers
Also I just saw Lockman Foundation updated their seconds page and have a good selection now. I believe Mark has a link on the side here.
Posted by: Derek | August 13, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Superb idea Mark - Posting listings in the middle of interesting discussions was making me feel like a spammer!
Vintage Oxford Ruby Reference KJV in Red Pigskin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130324677717
Cambridge Cameo Reference Bible - Red Imitation Leather
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130324636990
Posted by: David Farlow | August 14, 2009 at 09:02 AM
Cambridge KJV/RV Interlinear Bible in grainy black goatskin - hard to find out of print edition:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270445918582
Posted by: Nick Potratz | August 23, 2009 at 08:24 PM
Vintage Cambridge Cameo KJV in marbled indigo french morocco. One of the most beautiful leathers I've ever seen:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270450429186
Posted by: Nick Potratz | August 31, 2009 at 10:13 PM
Vintage Blue Morocco Oxford Scofield Reference KJV. Brand New in Box. Original model # 187x. This Bible is perfect.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260474477038
Posted by: JT Robinson | September 08, 2009 at 07:26 PM
New, out-of-print Cambridge KJV/RV Interlinear in black leather-grained hardback, with gold gilding and three gold satin ribbons:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270454396903
Posted by: Nick Potratz | September 10, 2009 at 05:17 PM
I have a real crazy idea: white text on black paper.
White on black is good for people with partial sight (see http://www.lighthouse.org/accessibility/legible), and have lesser bleed through.
Do you think this would work?
Posted by: Daniel | September 13, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Brand New NLT Calfskin Leather http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330358943278&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
Thanks!
Posted by: Daniel Doleys | September 14, 2009 at 07:55 AM
Very nice 74XRL Marbled Indigo Cambridge Cameo KJV (Marbled Deep Blue) with original box and in near perfect condition.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260477782064
Posted by: JT Robinson | September 15, 2009 at 05:01 PM
NEW AND UNUSED ALLAN LIMITED EDITION ESV ESV1r Highland Goatskin Bible with FREE SHIPPING at the following URL: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110434091950&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_500wt_1182
Posted by: J. Shelton Smith | September 16, 2009 at 06:52 AM
Vintage Wide Margin Cambridge Cameo Reference Bible. Water Buffalo Calfskin binding. Perfect condition. Box included.
Serious inquiries can be sent to wrm8297@gmail.com
Posted by: Wesley | September 16, 2009 at 11:16 AM
New, lower starting price.
Very nice 74XRL Marbled Indigo Cambridge Cameo KJV (Marbled Deep Blue) with original box and in near perfect condition.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260477782064&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
Posted by: JT Robinson | September 16, 2009 at 05:12 PM
For Sale:
Vintage Marbled Crimson Cambridge Cameo KJV 74XRL. Mint condition with box. Gorgeous Bible. This one is second from the bottom in Mark's post at http://jmarkbertrand.typepad.com/bibledesign/2007/09/better-off-red-.html
I will consider the best offer. Glad to answer questions or send photos on request. Email is jtrobi@gmail.com.
Posted by: JT Robinson | September 20, 2009 at 03:05 PM
FOR TRADE and possibly sale: I have a brand new Holman Legacy KJV which Mark reviewed here: http://www.bibledesignblog.com/2008/08/glimpse-holman.html
Although these Holman Legacy Bibles were produced in 2000, this particular Bible apparently never sold and just sat in a store forever. The box is still in very good condition, and the Bible is in brand new condition (still in the cross paper enclosure).
I would prefer to trade this Bible for one of two Bibles: First, the same binding in the NIV. Holman did the Legacy that year in both the KJV and the NIV. I would like to trade for the NIV version of this. Does not have to be in brand new condition or include the box, but must be in excellent condition with no underlining or markings of any kind. I would also trade for the Bible Mark reviewed here: http://jmarkbertrand.typepad.com/bibledesign/2008/03/where-bibles-ar.html
Finally, I am willing to consider serious offers. My email is khedrick@comcast.net
Posted by: Kyle Hedrick | September 24, 2009 at 05:40 AM
New Allan ESV1 for sale:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160364992813&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
Barely used and in new condition. I have owned it for a short time and decided that it did not suit me.
Posted by: Knight | September 24, 2009 at 05:41 PM
Vintage Cambridge Pitt-Minion in bristol blue berkshire (light/sky blue). Features a striking natural grain pattern that creates a marbled effect. 5-Day Auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270465286657
Thanks!
Posted by: Nick Potratz | October 04, 2009 at 07:29 AM
Vintage Oxford Brevier Clarendon Bible in Red French Morocco Leather.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130335525477
Posted by: David Farlow | October 06, 2009 at 09:21 AM
1901 ASV Wide-Margin Single-Column bound in black calfskin leather.
Looking to TRADE.
Looking for a Cambridge single-column NIV in goatskin calfskin or french morocco leather or a NLT in goatskin or calfskin.
Will also listen to any offers. I can send the bible with a pre-paid shipping label to take away shipping cost. You can reach me at my email below.
Be Encouraged,
Rev. Isaac C. Johnson
isaacforchrist@gmail.com
Posted by: Isaac Johnson | October 07, 2009 at 07:18 AM
Like-new Allan ESV1 Black for sale. From the latest printing earlier this year/late last year, black with blue ribbons. Looks new, used only a couple of times for light reading, no marking. Have original box. Wife won't let me keep this and get a Cambridge Wide Margin, so I'm selling this. I need a wide margin and I have the Cambridge Pitt Minion so the Cambridge WM is a natural fit. Serious inquiries only, email inthoughnotof@yahoo.com.
Posted by: Andy | October 08, 2009 at 12:25 PM
There's not a thread on this blog that directly relates to my post here, so I've tucked it away in the auction thread. I don't usually do this, but I want to post a complaint regarding a material change in the binding of the just released ESV Study Bible in Cordovan Calfskin Brown. The pictures which have been posted for the past several months at various sites clearly represented the cover having exactly the same characteristics (style, texture, grain, thickness, etc.) as the Black Calfskin Bible but for the color difference. The pictures on all the sites have now been changed within the past 48 hours and the cover now shown is a totally different binding. This is not a minor difference, this is a total swap out from what was originally represented.
What I specifically take issue with is that: (1)web-based resellers often take paid pre-orders based on these pre-production pictures; and, (2) customers fork out their hard earned coin on pre-orders based on the representations clearly evident from the pictures. There is a trust and integrity factor very implicit in this transaction, not to mention the legal obligation.
Tyndale did this to a minor degree with the release of their NLT Study Bible last year in that some of the pre-production pictures reflected stamped lettering that was gold filled on certain versions. Specifically, the pre-production picture of the version NLT SB I'd ordered clearly showed gold filled lettering; whereas the Bible I received had stamped lettering but no gold filling. This was a minor change and just wasn't a big deal to me. But IMHO Crossway has gone to far on the switch in binding respective to the ESV Cordovan Brown Calfskin SB. I can certainly appreciate testing the market with pre-production pictures, but the line is crossed when pre-orders are taken and paid for (sometimes many months in advance of actual production availability) and the Bible which folks think they've purchased is not what they get. We're talking about a Bible which sells online for around $150 and retails for over $220. Either don't show pre-production pictures, or don't take customers money until the customers know exactly what it is they are purchasing and actually agree with it before their credit cards are charged. Or, clearly post a disclaimer indicating the actual production Bible shipped could be materially different from the pre-production picture and at least attempt to explain what the differences could be so customers can make an informed decision.
R.L. Allan with its PSR pre-production sampling is a case model in how its done right. I don't understand why they didn't just use the thicker ribbons to begin with, but in any event its not hard to visualize the difference, so we should be able to pre-order/pre-purchase the PSR on a completely non-speculative basis with the trust and confidence that what we receive in the mail is exactly what was advertised. This is not the case with the Crossway ESV Cordovan Brown Calfskin SB and I respectfully request Crossway and other Bible publishers cease and desist this type of action in the future. I understand the answer/response will be the refund policy, but that's covering a symptom and not addressing the issue.
Posted by: California Dave | October 10, 2009 at 09:54 PM
California Dave,
Before reading your post this morning, I had examined the Cordovan ESV Study Bible at a local bible bookstore the day before. It was exactly like all previous cordovan editions with the material being smooth and slick. Then, after reading your comments and checking the Crossway website this a.m., I saw the reason for your complaint! That must have been a big disappointment for the edition pictured on the publisher's website is definitely different and quite a beautiful texture! I hope you find one like it (as pictured) but one feels the odds are not good. Thanks for the heads-up!
Posted by: Rich | October 11, 2009 at 03:43 AM
The plot thickens, Rich & CalDave. At the ESV site,
http://www.crossway.org/product/9781433503955
they give this thumbnail:
http://static.crossway.org/products/9781433503955.jpg
which if you enlarge you see something that's smooth and sewn at the edge (in what appears to be brown stitching), and in a brown color that lacks the shade of red I think of for the name cordovan.
But that is definitely not what you get when you "click" that thumbnail:
http://images.gnpcb.org/display/9781433503955
or its enlargement:
http://images.gnpcb.org/products/big/9781433503955.jpg
which is very pebbly and definitely has some red shade in it.
I note the Amazon image, and even its higher-resolution enlargement, is like Crossway's thumbnail, but with white/neutral stitching. The Google cache image for 9/25 still shows the same smooth image. Evangelical Bible (which I think is alluded to) now shows a high-res photograph of what is apparently really shipping, more like the Amazon image, but in a definite cordovan color and with corners perhaps a little less rounded. And definitely not a pebble finish like the premium black.
I'll even bet Crossway's management is somewhat disappointed with what's shipping as well since I suspect THEIR pictures are closer to the specification they gave the factory, which is probably in China. Will later runs be "corrected"? Possibly. Their legal, and to my mind even moral, responsibility is really just to refund the money of folks who pre-ordered. They were probably left with the difficult decision to either make some unhappy customers or reject the supplier's product completely and miss their release date, which makes unhappy customers too.
It's different with Alan...the management that specifies the product and the factory that produces it are probably within 100' of each other. You pay a premium price for this sort of manufacturing, but you supposedly do with premium editions of Bibles from mass-producers as well. This story proves they really are apples and oranges.
Posted by: Bill | October 11, 2009 at 05:12 AM
Bill,
Upon returning from church this morning, I checked Mark's site for new comments, as I always do. And wow! Thanks for all the good research info on this problem! Unfortunately this must be an embarrassing situation for the good folks at Crossway to deal with but hopefully things can get straightened out. And besides, I really like that pebbled cordovan pictured on the Crossway site!! Maybe such a cover can be realized sometime soon. Great post, Bill!
Posted by: Rich | October 11, 2009 at 09:18 AM
I just got my copy of the esv study bible in Cordovan Calfskin. I love it so much; I was aware also of the differences in the pictures. To clear it up I emailed Crossway to see what the cover would really look like. I informed them that there were different pictures going around for the Study Bible in Cordovan. I was told that it would be like the Cordovan Covers on other ESV Bibles. So I knew what mine would look like when it came in, however; I can not believe that Crossway would not take away the false picture. That is because most of the pictures out there were false. Shame shame Crossway.
Posted by: Isaac C. Johnson | October 12, 2009 at 02:48 PM
With the exception of an occasional snafu, Crossways has been pretty good with the quality of their products. I think the issue just might be their webpage crew is understaffed. I reported over a month ago that their Luther German/ESV parallel version isn't linked to correctly from a couple pages and it still isn't changed.
Posted by: Bill | October 12, 2009 at 11:22 PM
Just to weigh in on the Crossway issue. I have purchased several Bibles from Crossway and have found them to be nothing but professionals. I understand that the photograph is incorrect, but I tend to agree with Bill. This is a snafu. I know everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, however, I find the smooth pressed calfskin to be far superior to the other calfskin. I have two cordovans and a large single column in the black calfskin (which is more like the pictured "pebbled" cordovan complained about here). I MUCH prefer the cordovan. Anyway, that is simply opinion. I certainly understand the frustration of thinking you are getting one thing and then getting another. My experience with Crossway, however, is that their customer service is outstanding, easily reachable, and they will handle this in most any fashion you choose. Good luck California Dave. You deserve the benefit of the bargain, and I believe Crossway will handle it appropriately.
Posted by: Kyle Hedrick | October 13, 2009 at 05:48 AM
Vintage Eyre and Spottiswoode Ruby French Morocco Bible
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130337090836
Posted by: David Farlow | October 13, 2009 at 09:50 AM
Hi .. anyone want to trade their Cambridge NIV Single-Column Text in Goatskin for a Crossway ESV Large Print Bible, Black Letter, Black Calfskin (w/Box, No Markings, excellent condition) .. email me at derekbeyer@hotmail.com.
Thanks and God Bless
-Derek
Posted by: Derek | October 14, 2009 at 05:01 PM
For sale:
Black calfskin ESV thinline and a black genuine leather classic reference.
B/O matthewblair1 [at] gmail [dot] com
Posted by: Matthew | October 20, 2009 at 06:39 PM
I am from the McSpadden Bookbindery. Somewhere I read that we use stiff boards for the bibles that we rebind and this is FALSE> We use what is called a bible flex paper and it comes in two different thickenesses, one is the regular one that we use , Which does get more flexible the more it is used and then we have one that we call extra floppy and this is what a lot of pastors prefer to hold in their hand.
WE DO NOT USE HARD BOARDS. If a person wants a hard leather cover then we do use binders boards, but ONLY if they want a HARD COVER.
Hopefully, the person that thinks we use hard board for our bibles will read this, so he will understand what I have explained.
Thank you !! Gayle McSpadden
Posted by: Gayle McSpadden | October 25, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Allan Tan ESV1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280414487053&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_2474wt_1167
Posted by: mashmouth | October 31, 2009 at 05:24 AM
Vintage Eyre and Spottiswoode edition here -
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130341288360
Posted by: David | November 01, 2009 at 06:55 AM
NIB Vintage Cambridge Cameo Marbled Crimson Antique French Morocco Indexed
http://cgi.ebay.com/NIB-Vintage-Cambridge-Cameo-Bible-KJV-Marbled-Crimson_W0QQitemZ260507361927QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiquarian_Collectible?hash=item3ca772e287
Posted by: JT | November 15, 2009 at 12:18 PM
I'm selling my newly purchased ESV Cordovan calfskin slimline bible here:
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listing/1581345984/ref=sr_1_olp_1?ie=UTF8&s=gateway&qid=1258420977&sr=8-1
It's $80.00 Canadian funds--only a month old, barely used, only an embossed "From the library of" on the first two pages. Reviewed by Mark Bertrand here:
http://jmarkbertrand.typepad.com/bibledesign/2007/09/crossways-class.html
Posted by: Richard | November 16, 2009 at 05:28 PM
**NIV HOLMAN LEGACY. BLACK MOROCCO LEATHER** (Very Hard To Find. Not up on EBAY yet. Email mcrainier@gmail.com if interested)
Cambridge KJV Wide Margin Reference Bible. Black Calfskin
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160378880094&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling#ht_500wt_1182
Oxford New Scofield Study Bible. Black Berkshire
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160377998842&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT#ht_500wt_1182
NASB Large Print Ultrathin. Black Calfskin (Have 2 of these)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160378008662&_trkparms=tab%3DSelling#ht_500wt_1182
Posted by: Matt | November 16, 2009 at 07:37 PM
Vintage Cambridge Compact KJV Leather Reference Bible
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130345835531
Posted by: David Farlow | November 19, 2009 at 06:21 AM
I think your new header picture needs to have red Bibles. Red Bibles would compliment the new logo much better than the (admittedly lovely) brown Bibles (IMHO). Love the blog!
Posted by: Drew | November 20, 2009 at 05:39 PM
I guess my reaction to the header picture is to feel sorry for all those "full-circuit" or yapped edges crumbling on the shelf due to standing upright! Or, Mark, do you have spacers under the page blocks thereby taking the load off the binding?
Seriously, does anyone know where to get such "spacers"? Quality books (even hardbacks) used to come with them included in the slip case but I haven't seen one in years. As I recall they were white felt, like the felt in the hammers and dampers of a piano action.
Posted by: Bill | November 20, 2009 at 07:28 PM
Bill, I have never seen spacers like what you are described, but if anybody has, that is something I would be interested in too. It would be nice to have a good way to place some of my expensive bibles on a normal bookshelf.
Posted by: DavidT | November 22, 2009 at 04:50 PM
The original photo (which is posted up here somewhere) depicts a stack of Bibles on their sides. I rotated it 90 degrees to create the banner art. So no yapps were injured in the creation of this artwork. The best way to store leather Bibles on a shelf is inside a slipcase. The article on "How to Carry Your Bible" includes a link to how to make your own, and my review of the red Allan PSR shows a "hack" you can try. Library of America hardbacks come with slipcases, and if you choose a volume of approximately the same size as your Bible, you're good to go.
Posted by: J. Mark Bertrand | November 22, 2009 at 05:31 PM
Mark,
Thanks for this section. I made a listing on September 24 (new Holman Legacy KJV) which I presumed generated no interest. Today, however, I received a response and made the trade I was looking for. Is there any way to cross these listings off once they are no longer active? Thanks again.
Posted by: Kyle Hedrick | November 23, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Maybe stating the obvious, but putting the yapped edges in a box or slipcase does nothing to protect them from the weight of the volume unless the box is stored with the spine edge down. Unless of course, the box is stored flat, instead of on an edge, which is truly the best way to store volumes.
Posted by: Bill | November 23, 2009 at 02:10 PM
Yeah, I had the same thought Bill. I don't really see any advantage to the slip cases. The full yapp on my Allan's Long Primer would certainly not be any better off for it. Right now I have all my high end bibles in a big stack in a cabinet that kind of works for the purpose. I suppose for the time being I will leave them that way. But, I sure liked that felt spacer idea!
Posted by: DavidT | November 24, 2009 at 10:00 AM
The slipcase supports the weight of a softcover, easing stress on the binding. All of my Cambridge editions from the recently-ended slipcase era sit upright on the shelves thanks to their rigid cases. The ones that come in boxes, though, I stack vertically for storage. When they're in use, I leave them lying on tables.
I imagine a fitted slipcase would hold a full yapp edition tightly enough to lend the needed support. But if you wanted the extra protection, sourcing thick felt and cutting it to the right size shouldn't be too difficult, right? My wife just bought round felt coasters made from a high quality, dense felt. Seems doable.
Posted by: J. Mark Bertrand | November 24, 2009 at 12:00 PM
I read you now, Mark. A tight fit in a slip case, as opposed to a loose fit on a shelf, keeps a soft cover from buckling downward, backwards, and ultimately inwards, which as you note is not a good thing for the binding and probably even worse than leaving it open on a table for extended periods of time. (I couldn't initially picture this condition, because the books on my shelves are all packed in tighter than sardines!) But one still has the long-term effects of gravity straight down, which will flatten over the lower yapp edges eventually, and that's where the lower spacer comes in.
I can't say I've ever seen it done this way, but ideally a custom fitted spacer, a little less wide than the text block, would be glued into a custom-fitted slipcase so that when you slide the volume in, the case's sides keep the covers closed (for the long-term health of the binding) and the spacer, supporting the text block, prevents long-term damage to the lower yapp edges.
However, cutting thick felt to use as spacers, even with a new X-acto knife, sounds a little daunting to me. I'd sure worry about slipping and slicing one's hands. For DIY'ers, I'd recommend cutting & gluing together a few thicknesses of something like Foamboard instead, by which I mean that stiff, thick, lightweight stuff people use for display purposes. Graphic artists custom-cut that stuff like it's butter.
Or just store the volumes flat, ie covers horizontal, as has been noted.
Posted by: Bill | November 24, 2009 at 07:08 PM
6 Bibles
Bottom to top, left to right
1. Thompson Chain Reference, KJV, Special Limited Centennial ED. Full Grain Moroccan.
2. Nelson KJV*NKJV Parallel Bible, Genuine Black leather.
3. Harvest House, NASB, New Induction Study Bible, Red Genuine Leather.
4. Oxford, ESV, Scofield, Red letter, Indexed Study Bible, Tan and Black.
5. The Classic Note Bible, KJV, Black Genuine Leather.
6. R. L. Allen, ESV, Brown Goatskin, Buffalo Grain.
1, 3, 5, and 6 are absolutely brand new.
2 &4 are not brand new but are in mint condition.
No notes or marking in any of these versions.
The combined value of these 6 bibles is over $600.
Asking $300 firm for entire lot! Will accept reasonable offers on all individual bibles.
No checks please, only cash!
http://denver.craigslist.org/bks/1473548946.html.
Posted by: Chaucer | December 03, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Is anyone looking for a Cambridge 1662 Book of Common Prayer in BROWN GOATSKIN leather (Large Print)? If so, I am selling one for only $60 (about $10 cheaper than the lowest price on Amazon). It is genuine goatskin, with art gilt (red under gold) pages, and is the same size and color as the brown Pitt Minion from Cambridge. I never really used it, because I read from my smaller, black BCP, so it is in excellent condition (I have listed it as "Like New"). Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0521691516/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used (mine should be at the top with the lowest price, seller name is DVN).
I'm a "starving" seminary student, so your purchase will go to a good cause! :)
Thanks!
Posted by: David Nilsen | December 04, 2009 at 04:41 AM
Me again! I am also selling a brand new (still shrink-wrapped in plastic) Reformation Study Bible, ESV, Burgundy Genuine leather, from Ligonier. It also has the Audio CD of Romans. I am selling it for only $40, which is the cheapest price on Amazon (especially for New!), and also a couple dollars cheaper than Ligonier's price (and Ligonier is only selling black leather now, no burgundy). Here is the link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0875527876/ref=dp_olp_new?ie=UTF8&condition=new
(Again, mine should be the first listing with the lowest price, seller name is DVN).
And again, I'm a "starving" seminary student, so your purchase goes to a good cause! :)
Thanks!
Posted by: David Nilsen | December 04, 2009 at 04:50 AM
One more! I can't believe I'm doing this, but I am selling my R. L. ALLAN ESV1 (BLACK) for only $130. The current sale price at evangelicalbible.com is $165, so this is a great deal! Plus, the ESV1 is currently out of print, and will not be in stock again until MARCH 2010! If you would like an ESV1 for Christmas, I have one for you! :)
The cover and pages are still in perfect condition, and it is still in the box. There are only a few words I jotted down in class once, in blue pen, on ONE page (Genesis 2-3). This is barely noticeable, but that's why I'm dropping the price to $130. And I will pay for shipping.
Please e-mail me at dvnilsen@gmail.com if you are interested. Thanks!
Posted by: David Nilsen | December 06, 2009 at 03:26 PM
Allan ESV1 Tan for sale. Tan highland goatskin with three tan ribbons. Looks new and no marking. Purchased in October 2008. Have original box. I am going to invest in a wider margin Bible and the new Allan Reader edition seems like a good fit. Please send serious inquiries to nickroark@gmail.com.
Posted by: Nick Roark | December 09, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Hi I am looking for a vintage Cambridge NASB for sale. Anyone know where I can find one. Please email me at scottbenson8@hotmail.com Thanks Scott
Posted by: scott benson | December 10, 2009 at 11:56 AM
To make it easier, I have listed my black ESV1 on ebay. The starting bid is now only $120. Thanks in advance!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220525302457
-David
Posted by: David Nilsen | December 11, 2009 at 12:05 AM
WANTED!!!
Out of print...(must be, I can't find one anywhere)...Cambridge NASB (not the wide-margin) in premium leather, prefer single column. I have seen one on ebay, but doubt I'll be the winning bid, someone else wants one as bad as I do. If you have such a wonderful bible, please send email to labgirlreed@yahoo.com
Posted by: Barbara R | December 13, 2009 at 07:13 AM
Oh I see Scott is looking for one too....good luck, Scott
Posted by: Barbara R | December 13, 2009 at 07:15 AM
Hi .. hope you don't mind this post here but I just found a gem a Walmart of all places. Its a single column NIV in large print. Estimate 11 or 12 point font, red letter, duo-tone, sewn spine, opens reasonably flat, published by Zondervan. All in all seems to be a good candidate for a rebind.
I cannot find this bible on Zondervan or Amazon a all .. very strange. The ISBN is 978-0-310-94887-2. The closest thing I could find for a link is: http://www.surveysoftware.net/hostzv/OnlineRegistration.htm. I think this is a registration page from Walmart. At least you can see a picture of the box. Its the third one up from the bottom of the page on the right.
Hope this blesses someone. It sure did me!
Posted by: Derek Beyer | December 13, 2009 at 08:32 AM
Since my new Reader' Edition will be here in a few days, I doubt I will be getting much use out of my Tan ESV1. I would like to see it go to a good home. I will entertain reasonable offers. It is very lightly used, with NO writing of any kind. In the original box. I will give the readers of this blog some time to make me an offer before I list it on Ebay. My email address is davidt@yahoo.com
Posted by: DavidT | December 14, 2009 at 04:05 PM
For Sale:
1. Cambridge Wide Margin goatskin NASB. Brand New In Box. Black. $100
2. ESV Cordovan Calfskin Classic Reference. New in Box. $75
3. ESV Single Column Premium Calfskin. Black. Brand New In Box. $100
4. ESV Literary Study Bible. Trutone Brown/Parchment. Brand New - no box. $35
5. NIV Arch Study Bible. Hardback w/software. Brand New. $30
Shipping is $6.00 USPS Priority Mail for Christmas delivery.
Contact Kyle Hedrick at kylehedrick@comcast.net if you are interested.
Posted by: Kyle Hedrick | December 15, 2009 at 05:13 AM
One more to follow the above: Cambridge Pitt Minion Goatskin NASB. Black. New in box. $50
Posted by: Kyle Hedrick | December 15, 2009 at 03:44 PM
I'm looking to swap/sell my Allan's Black PSR for either a Crossway Black calfskin ESV Study or Classic Reference. If interested, you can reach me at matthewblair1 at gmail dot com. I'd part with it for $120
Posted by: Matthew | December 17, 2009 at 07:44 AM
In case anyone may be interested, I've just listed two Bibles on ebay:
Cambridge New Testament & Psalms, Burgandy French Morocco
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200419315932&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
New Oxford Anotated with the Apocrypha, NRSV, Black Top Grain Cowhide, Indexedhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200419318979&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT
Wishing everyone a Blessed Christmas!
Posted by: C. N. K. | December 17, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Sorry - Correct address for ebay listing is:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Cambridge-KJV-New-Testament-Psalms-Cameo-Edition_W0QQitemZ200419315932QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiquarian_Collectible?hash=item2ea9ec10dc
http://cgi.ebay.com/New-Oxford-Annotated-Bible-NRSV-Cowhide-Leather-Indexed_W0QQitemZ200419318979QQcmdZViewItemQQptZAntiquarian_Collectible?hash=item2ea9ec1cc3
Posted by: C. N. K. | December 17, 2009 at 08:34 PM
I have three Bibles to sell. If you are interested in any of these email me at rcarter3@juno.com. Thanks.
Oxford NRSV Text Edition w/ Apocrypha, Black Genuine Leather(978-0195283600)$35
This is a lightly used Bible. It is the nicest genuine leather I have ever handled. The pigskin grain is still quite visible. There are two gold ribbon markers. It has my name written in small print on the presentation page, other wise it is like new.
Cambridge TNIV Popular Edition, Black French Morocco (978-0521675130)$35
This is a lightly used Bible. It is just broken in so the french morocco leather is getting nice and flexible. My name is written in small print on the presentation page, otherwise it is like new.
Zondervan TNIV Reference Bible, Bonded Leather (978-0310938415) $10
This is a lightly used Bible. It has a sewn binding, and a single-column text. The leather is a little stiff, but it lies open flat. This has my name on the presentation page, and a couple of notes on the blank page opposite. Otherwise this edition is like new.
Posted by: Ryan | December 18, 2009 at 02:18 PM
correction: my email is rjcarter3@juno.com
sorry
Posted by: Ryan | December 18, 2009 at 02:21 PM
I would like to swap my very lightly used Tan Allan ESV1 for an as-new Allans PSR. My ESV1 has no writing of any kind in it. Or I would be willing to sell it for $120 obo.
contact me at davidt@yahoo.com
Posted by: DavidT | December 18, 2009 at 03:22 PM
As you can tell by all the gambling and Viagra salesmen that frequent this blog, we're not at church here. PLEASE reconsider posting your email address in a straight-forward manner. davidtATyahooDOTc*m gets the word across to the in-crowd while hopefully confusing the spiders out there trolling for addresses.
Posted by: Bill | December 18, 2009 at 09:28 PM
Maybe one of the gambling or viagra spiders will buy my bible!
Thanks for the tip Bill.
Posted by: DavidT | December 19, 2009 at 08:47 AM
I'm afraid David those visitors are only here to sell, not buy!
By spiders, I meant automated software that goes throughout the internet looking for email addresses to "harvest" and then sell to spammers who will forever fill your inbox with useless messages.
Which also serves as a warning to all of you who have local church webpages: make sure that all personal info on your members goes behind a firewall.
Posted by: Bill | December 19, 2009 at 10:43 PM
I think it was a joke Bill.
Posted by: Cole Simmons | December 21, 2009 at 08:30 AM
I've re-listed my Allan Black ESV1 on ebay. Only $120, shipping is free. Only 3 days left!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220530000101
Posted by: David Nilsen | December 21, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Still looking to sell or TRADE my Allan ESV1 Tan. Tan highland goatskin with three tan ribbons. Looks new and no marking. Very lightly used. Have original box. I would trade for an Allan's PSR or sell for reasonable offer. davidt at yahoo dot com
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Posted by: Gwen18Bf | January 01, 2010 at 09:43 AM
ESV Premium Calfskin Thinline Bible by Crossway
Black, Black Letter
http://cgi.ebay.com/Classic-Thinline-Bible-Premium-Black-Calfskin-Leather_W0QQitemZ160392551345QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2558241bb1
Posted by: Ceas | January 10, 2010 at 04:57 AM
ESV Pitt Minion Burgundy French Morocco by Cambridge. Check out link below, Amazon Canada. Mine is the one used for $49.90. Thanks!
Posted by: Richard | January 13, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Forgot the link!
http://www.amazon.ca/gp/offer-listing/0521708125/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used
Posted by: Richard | January 13, 2010 at 12:59 PM
Just asked R.L. Allan that since they now have Royal Licence under Letters Patent by Queen Elizabeth to publish the KJV in Scotland if they would print the kjv Cameo and guess what... They did. In an email they told me it was printed the night before and that in a few months they should be bound and ready for sale. It will be a Red Letter edition and bound in two choices of leather! This is awesome.
Posted by: howie | January 27, 2010 at 10:58 AM
Thanks Howie. So is this Allan's first red-letter???
Posted by: Bill | January 27, 2010 at 11:34 AM
Not, sure if this is their first red letter? But I had just won an auction on a never been used, still in the box, had to even remove the original paper wrapper to take the pictures, Cambridge Cameo KJV! Which made me think to ask R.L. Allan about their printing the Cameo. I wonder which would have been cheaper the Vintage Cameo or the new Cameo from R.L. Allan?
Posted by: Howie | January 27, 2010 at 06:05 PM
"Just asked R.L. Allan that since they now have Royal Licence under Letters Patent by Queen Elizabeth to publish the KJV in Scotland if they would print the kjv Cameo and guess what... They did. In an email they told me it was printed the night before and that in a few months they should be bound and ready for sale. It will be a Red Letter edition and bound in two choices of leather! This is awesome."
That is great news! The Cameo is by far my favorite setting of the AV.
Posted by: Michael S. Swoveland | January 30, 2010 at 07:19 PM
I have a Cambridge ESV Wide Margin in Black Goatskin that I am looking to trade. I am looking for the NIV Single Column bible in either Goatskin, Calfskin, or French Morocco leather. The ESV is in great condition. I would also be willing to send the ESV via FedEx with a return shipping label. You will not have to drop a dime for shipping.
Be Encouraged,
Isaac C. Johnson
Isaacforchrist@gmail.com
Posted by: Isaac C. Johnson | February 18, 2010 at 12:54 PM
I am also looking at selling these:
1.Cambridge ESV Wide-Margin Goatskin. $95
2.Allan ESV3 in Bufflo Grain Goatskin. $75
3.1901 ASV Single Column in Black Calfskin. $75
Or, you can buy them all for $200!
Isaacforchrist at gmail dot com
Posted by: Isaac C. Johnson | February 19, 2010 at 09:32 AM
Just putting a feeler out there... Wondering if anyone has an Allan NIV highland goatskin sitting on their shelf that they would like to sell. Slightly used is acceptable. I use the ESV personall, but my congregation uses NIV - and I don't want to spend all my money on a new version.
Ever Onward,
Tyler Hartford
Tyler(dot)Hartford(at)Gmail.com
Posted by: Tyler Hartford | February 21, 2010 at 06:26 PM
Looking for a KJV with Apocrypha but not red letter and not written in. Does anyone have such a one that they're willing to part with?
cgichard [at] mira [dot] net
Posted by: C. Gichard | February 21, 2010 at 11:04 PM
OK, I am a bit confused. I called one of the recommended binding companies, as listed on the right side of this website, as I am interested in a re-bind of a bible. I was told rather matter-of-factly that goatskin is a very BAD choice for bibles, as the oils from your hands will discolor it. I said I thought the oils were actually good for the goatskin and its longevity. "Nope" I was told, "calfskin is the best choice". I do agree that calfskin is an excellent choice as well, yet I just can't see R.L. Allan putting so much effort into their goatskin offerings if it is not a good thing. Am I off base here? I do have one ESV1 from Allan, and I guess I really don't care if the oils do discolor the cover, as I know it will last my children's lifetimes. Any help or thoughts here?
Posted by: Chris | February 23, 2010 at 12:29 PM
I still have these Bibles for sale.
1. 1901 ASV SingleColumn Calfskin $75
2. Cambridge NIV WideMargin Calfskin $40
Be Encouraged,
Isaac C. Johnson
Isaacforchrist at gmail.com
Posted by: Isaac C. Johnson | February 25, 2010 at 03:35 PM
Chris,
Maybe the person you talked to was referring to sheepskin? Supposedly sheep soils easily. Leonard's blog has some helpful stuff on leather types: http://leonardsbooks.blogspot.com/2009/01/re-question-for-blog.html
Never noticed any discoloring on my goatskin Bible, but then again they're not that old. Maybe a bit shinier, but not 'discolored.'
Posted by: william | February 27, 2010 at 07:38 PM
I'm interested in getting an Allan's NRSV (without Apocrypha) is someone has one they aren't using and are interested in selling. (Allan's site lists it as out of stock).
You can contact me at faithcommunity@eastlink.ca
Posted by: Reid | March 02, 2010 at 11:44 AM
I am looking for one of the first addition NASB Side Column Wide Margin Bibles in Calfskin. I had read here and on other sites the newer printings are done in China and not up to the same quality. If anyone has one they would be willing to part with please let me know. You can reach me at dmiear@flatcreekfamily.org
Posted by: Daniel Miear | March 02, 2010 at 09:10 PM
I'm looking for:
1) Crossway ESV Classic Reference Bible Cordovan Calfskin - WITH STITCHING
2) Any Allan ESV (except ESV3)
3) Would consider KJV and NIV Allan's as well.
Email: danawatson7@aol.com
Thanks!
Posted by: Dana Watson | March 03, 2010 at 04:36 PM
Scratch the Classic Reference with stitching. I got it!
Posted by: Dana Watson | March 07, 2010 at 10:00 AM
I have several Bibles for sale.
Here is a listing of what I have - feel free to email me at jdjazz@aol.com for price & shipping
All these are used - but not much.
A few are like new. Maybe some highlighting or a few notes. I can send pictures also.
All are some type of leather: Bonded/Calfskin/Imitation:
HCSB Minister's Bible Black Leather
NIV Minister's Bible Black Leather
NLT Select Mahogany 2004
NLT LP Bonded Black
NLT Life App Black Gen 2004
NLT Slimline/Thin 5x7 2004 leather like Black/Burgundy
NIV Single Column Bonded Black Cambridge
NASB Calskin Black Updated InTouch
NASBu Calfskin Ref Wide Margin Black Lockman Foundation Single Column
NRSV Access Burgundy Gen
NRSV Black 9814 Oxford
NRSV Black by Cokesbury/Zondervan
TNIV Thinline Black Imit. Cover
REB Cambridge Black REB143 isbn 0521012945
TNIV Study Bible Bond Blk
TNIV LP (XL) Bond Blk
TNIV Today's Devotional Bible Tan
NIV Worship Bible Zondevan Burgundy Maranatha
Posted by: Jay Davis | March 09, 2010 at 03:08 PM
Trade: I would be interested in trading my Allan PSR - brown for an Allan NIVC1 in black or brown. The PSR is in perfect, new condition. Would like for the NIVC1 to be in similar condition.
Posted by: Michael Palis | March 16, 2010 at 05:37 PM
Today, at the local Salvation Army thrift store, I found a UK-printed Collins KJV in a Pitt Minion-type size. The Licence statement in the front is dated 1953, and states that it is "New Brevier Type, Octavo size". The leather cover was extremely dry and stiff -- pieces were breaking off of the corners -- but a coat of Doc Marten Wonder Balsam has softened it considerably. It's text-only and opens flat throughout, with overcasting about 14 chapters from either end, and the paper is simply the most opaque I've ever seen in a Bible.
The price? A princely 99 cents.
I'm not selling it or anything, and I'm not bragging. I just wanted to say that had I not found this site a couple of months ago, I wouldn't have known about any of that stuff. Thanks, Mark!
Posted by: Chris Bloom | March 16, 2010 at 06:51 PM
Dear Chris,
It's ok to brag. I would. Because that's freakin' sweet.
Posted by: Cole Simmons | March 17, 2010 at 05:53 AM
Cole,
Yeah ... yeah it is. Did I mention the art-gilt? ;)
Thrift stores rock!
Posted by: Chris Bloom | March 17, 2010 at 06:35 AM
FS/FT: RL Allan PSR - Like New with original box:
RL Allan ESV PSR in Chocolate - No frayed pages, or markers, no ink on pages and no signs of use. I received this as a christmas gift but the print is to small for me to really enjoy. Will sell for $75.00 shipped to USA via priority Mail. Also consider trade for like condition RL Allan ESV1/ESV3.
Posted by: Anthony S Colletti | March 17, 2010 at 08:50 AM
Colletti,
Contact me. I am interested. danawatson7@aol.com. Thanks.
Posted by: Dana | March 17, 2010 at 09:59 AM
3 New Bibles for sale on Ebay...
NKJV Nelson Signature Series Pocket Companion (Black Calfskin): http://cgi.ebay.com/Thomas-Nelson-New-King-James-Calfskin-Leather-Bible_W0QQitemZ160415362889QQihZ006QQcategoryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
NASB Cambridge Pitt Minion (Black Goatskin): http://cgi.ebay.com/Cambridge-New-American-Standard-Goatskin-Leather-Bible_W0QQitemZ160415364612QQihZ006QQcategoryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
ASV 1901 Black Genuine Leather: http://cgi.ebay.com/American-Standard-Version-Leather-Bible-1901-Edition_W0QQitemZ160415366472QQihZ006QQcategoryZ378QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Posted by: Ceas | March 20, 2010 at 07:04 AM
Has anyone seen this out on Amazon yet? Looks like Crossway is coming out with a Personal Size Reference Bible in brown lambskin ...??!! Whoohoo!
http://www.amazon.com/Personal-Reference-Bible-Lambskin-Brown/dp/1433521768/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1269450899&sr=1-5
Posted by: Derek | March 24, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Derek, yes and there's a new purple trutone coming out at the same time:
http://www.crossway.org/catalog/bibles#personal-size-reference
Unfortunately no word about a less-personal-sized-PSR. I'd love to see everything scaled up to 9 points in a 6"x9" size. Or better yet, that sized volume in 10 points at ~1450 pages, or about 1 less word per line.
Call it RSR--Reading Sized Reference.
And yes, you could say I'm psycho about SiCo's--single-column layouts.
Posted by: Bill | March 24, 2010 at 03:44 PM
I totally agree with you there! A PSR in 10 pt font would be very nice. I recently grabbed a PSR in the black truetone, and I have to say its been working out rather nice .. with 2x power reading glasses though! lol. Its giving me some confidence that an upgrade may work, even in 7pt font. The lambskin edition was being priced at $88 I believe .. that's a little more comfortable price point for me.
Posted by: Derek | March 25, 2010 at 06:18 AM