3 volume set of the Old and New Testament 1952 and 1946 Thomas Nelson and Sons RSE EE exx. Very good vintage condition
The Holy Bible: Revised Standard Version (3-Volume Set) – Old Testament & New Testament, Thomas Nelson & Sons, 1946 / 1952 Hardcover  A beautiful, complete three-volume historical set of the Holy Bible in the Revised Standard Version (RSV), published by the authorized translation printers Thomas Nelson & Sons. This comprehensive library set divides the scriptures cleanly into three substantial, cloth-bound volumes: Volumes I and II cover the Old Testament (copyright 1952), while Volume III features the New Testament (copyright 1946, marking the very first authorized publishing run of the RSV translation text).The Revised Standard Version was a monumental milestone in mid-20th-century biblical scholarship, representing the first major authorized revision of the English Bible in over 50 years by integrating newly discovered ancient texts like the Dead Sea Scrolls. Bound in the publisher's iconic, deep maroon/red or blue programmatic library cloth with bright spine lettering, this multi-volume configuration is highly desirable for collectors, theologians, and historians of American religion who prefer an easy-to-read, divided layout rather than a singular heavy tome.  Condition: Very good vintage condition. All three bindings are structurally square, firm, and tight. Outer cloth covers show only minor, age-appropriate shelf wear to the corners and spine ends. Interior pages remain remarkably clean, crisp, and beautifully preserved—completely free of heavy handling wear, highlighting, underlining, or extensive study notes.