Self-Pronouncing Edition The Holy Bible Cover is beginning to come off of the spine, and has wear and tear all around the corners and edges. There is writing on the front cover pages of marriages, births, and deaths, as well as personal notes about certain verses in scripture. There is also a place where they have wrote the dimensions of the ark. Back page even shows the route to Exodus. Published by The World Publishing Company in New York City. They were in business from 1927-1980. We believe, looking at the writing that it predates 1973. Please see pictures for details. Free shipping, carrier and method of my choice.