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Summary: THE ABSOLUTE BEST KJV BIBLE ON THE MARKET
Review: If you will allow me to, I will just add some few remarks in addition to the others already stated previously about this particular Cambridge Edition of the KJV. I have noticed that the other reviewers did not mention that the goatskin leather is on the inside of the front and back covers as well as on the front. Most of the time, cheaper bibles will have a nice outside leather cover (front and back) - but the inside of the cover is nothing more than a thin imitation leather plastic sheet glued to the nicer outside leather cover. This often after some time of use will split and separate from the binding and regretably most owners resort to akwardly re-taping it back together. Not so with this Bible. Unless you submerge it in water it should all remain as a whole book.
Also I chose the "Black Letter Text" because for some reason Cambridge does not print ALL of the words of Christ in red in its bibles. His words are red in the Gospels and some small parts in the Epistles but nowhere else. This is not so much a critisism as an observation. I prefer all or nothing so I chose the black letter text.
I also can comfirm that the "printed in the Netherlands and Great Britain" edtions have excellent print quality - the type color is even and bold.
All in all the price asked is quite a steal for a Bible that will last a lifetime of use (or at least untill the Tribulation starts).
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Summary: The Finest King James Bible Sold
Review: As Amazon has put all of the reviews for the various Presentation Reference Edition's together under each title; I want to make it clear that this pertains to the Goatskin edition, ISBN: 0521509211.This is truly the most beautiful Bible I have had the honor of owning. The Goatskin leather is the finest cover material I have seen on any Bible at any time. The paper is an excellent quality India paper with a high opacity and good strength. (It's thinner than I like for note taking, but for a Bible like this, it's quite appropriate-I wouldn't think of writing in it-it's that beautiful.) The art-gilt page edges (red under gold) are magnificent--you really have to see it to fully appreciate its richness. The layout is excellent, the character spacing lovely and old world, and the font size is large enough to be easily readable, even for those over 40. That said I did need to return the first Bible I received due to print quality problems. The print varied in depth of inking and occasionally the type would break up a bit. Part of the charm of this particular edition is that they use the Turquoise image to produce it which dates from the 19th century. Unfortunately, no matter the care given by the printer, there is occasional minor fluctuation in the print quality compared to one done solely through modern processes. The real problems do seem limited to one particular binding of the Bible though. The one I returned said, "Printed and bound in Great Britain". My replacement, which is fine, says, "Printed in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom". My recommendation is that you find one with the language "Printed in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom" at the front of the Bible. I highly recommend this Bible for its beauty and quality of materials and production. There truly is not another like it.
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Summary: Nothing comes close to the KJB Cambridge Reference Edition
Review: I can not describe how thrilled I am to own this Bible. This is in reference to the King James Cambridge Reference Edition Black Goatskin Leather.
Cambrdige is known for their quality craftsmanship, and this edition is no exception. The goatskin binding is so soft, it stays open with one hand. The font size is great for reading in low light, or from the pulpit. I also enjoy the center column references and Hebrew/Greek definitions on selected words from the text. The concordance and dictionary in the back of the book is pretty extensive. The full color maps are also worthy of mention.
There really is no room for note taking, but there really isn't much that needs to be added.
This Bible will last longer than me, and with the lifetime warranty on the binding, I know this Bible will stay in my family for a long time.
I have several different Bibles, and this one will be my last purchase. I know you will be as pleased as I am.
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Summary: A beautiful binding, but not-so-perfect printing . . .
Review: I have to add a word of caution about this deluxe edition of the King James Version Presentation Reference edition from Cambridge. The goatskin binding is probably one of the most beautiful Bible bindings I've ever seen. However, in the copy I purchased the print quality did not meet the same standards. Particularly in the New Testament, the inking was very uneven. Some pages were so faint that they almost appeared gray, while others were very heavily inked. In some places, there was almost an alternation between a lightly-inked 2-page spread and a heavily-inked one. Because I believe the Bible is printed to be read, not just admired for the binding, I found this unevenness unacceptable in a Bible of this price. Happily, I returned my copy and purchased the same edition in the calfskin binding. This new copy was "printed in the Netherlands and Great Britain", and did not have the same print quality problems. The binding is not as luxurious, but still quite nice, and the print quality is good and even throughout. I hope my experience with the "deluxe" copy was an exception and not typical of all Bibles in that binding.
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Summary: An expensive quality Bible
Review: Of the many hundreds of KJV Bibles out there, this is the best as far as outstanding modern publication is concerned. It is has all the features that constitute perfection: font size, leather binding, concordance etc. The cross reference system is good, not merely decorative. The thing I like most is the generous and spacious font size. This is a Bible for people who live in the text on a daily basis. Bottom line: if you use the KJV and want to live with it day after day, there is little that matches this. In the Cambridge range of Bibles the only other one that approximates in quality is the Wide-Margin Concord edition.
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Summary: They simply don't make 'em like this anymore!
Review: This Bible does indeed live up to the praises of those who have already offered reviews. I just want to echo an "amen." Just a few morsels of my own to throw out there. First, the goatskin leather is soooo exceptional. It feels great, looks particularly classy, and yet has a texture that reveals a certain "toughness" (as compared to more fragile calf-skin leathers). I just love goat-skin leather. To me, it's the best leather there is for a Bible. And you will have to hold it in your own hand, and look at it up-close with your own eyes to see what everyone is talking about. As far as the paper used, the red-colored hue blended with the gold that covers the paper is truly a sight to behold. I've never seen such quality and beauty in a Bible! Just looking at this Bible is an aesthetic experience! And the paper strikes me as being made to last. It's delicate without being too flimsy or too fragile. In terms of print quality...It is outstanding! Mine does say "Printed in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom" also. And so I have not noticed ANY production quality problems mentioned by one or two other reviewers. As far as the font goes, it is the perfect size font, and the type is bold and crystal clear. And true, there is no real margin space for writing, but while I DO mark and write in virtually all of my Bibles, I won't even "THINK" about marking or writing in this one. It truly IS too beautiful to deface by adding one's scribble or colored markers. This Bible is intended, I believe, to be an heirloom, something to read and enjoy for life and then pass it down to your children. And yes, this Bible IS somewhat expensive. But hey, you can blow the same amount of money over one dinner in a nice restuarant. So expense is relative. And so, if you just want to have a truly beautiful Bible, one that feels good, looks great, and is just a delight to read while you draw close to God and enjoy His Word...Go ahead, get this one! They simply don't make em like this anymore!
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Summary: My Personal Bible for Daily Reading
Review: This edition is my personal Bible for daily reading. I obtained it after I started wearing bifocals. It has large easy to read print. Cambridge's quality in building Bibles is unmatched; the goatskin will last a long time. This book of course is the 1769 revision to the Authorized Version (a 1611 old spelling is available from Greyden Press) as are most King James Version Bibles today. The cross references are excellent, the concordance, dictionary and maps are functional. The price is high, so don't buy it if you are only going to put it on a shelf for six days and carry it to church one day a week.
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Summary: Simply Stunning!
Review: This is the finest crafted Bible I own. Beautiful and readable heirloom.
I have heard some criticism of Cambridge tampering with the spellings and capitalization within the text of the King James in the 21st Century printings. I have many of their most collectable and also this exact edition. THERE IS NO SUCH TAMPERING. This beautiful Bible is magnificently bound with impeccable attention to detail. Cambridge continues to reign Monarch of high quality King James publishers. If they had the rights to the "Scofield" study system there would be no contest at all from Oxford Press. It is a very valuable and useable Bible. Stunning craftsmanship. Cambridge has excellent customer service too. You'll pause with breathless delight when you first open the lovely, protective, bookshelf slipcase. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
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