ISBN0521702658

This Bible is really what I've been looking for for some time. Its high quality construction, like the little sibling, Pitt Minion version, jumps out at you when you lift if from the box. The leather feels even better than the Pitt Minion Version. As the description says, its wide margin, larger print, and heavier paper, all make it an ideal "working/studying bible." Not to be confused with a study bible, it's a reference bible in which you can write your own notes, important observations, add to the references, etc. It has 2 ribbon markers, 15 very high quality maps (one map takes two pages, therefore 16 pages of maps), with a substantial map reference/guide, concordance, and additional blank and ruled pages at the back for lengthy notes. Its just so nicely laid out and the materials are so high quality, Its what I wanted for my long-term repository of notes and study.
I found two minor issues, one quality and one design. The design issue is that the ruling on the ruled pages is printed all the way to the margins, and with several pages it adds up and is visible on the "gilded edges", especially when the bible is open, it just is not aesthetically pleasing as it could be. By this I mean that you have these beautiful gold/red pages, and then in one section of the face of the edges, you have all these little tick marks running the full length of the edge (open face of the closed Bible). Its minor, but could have and should have been avoided by not printing the lines the entire width of the page - an oversight in an otherwise very fine work. Lastly, my copy has about 2" on both the front and back inside leather covers that is not glued over/down properly; the folded leather from the outside, that creates the seam running around the front and back covers very slightly stands up in about a 2" length on both front and back. I'll probably repair it myself in 3 - 4 minutes, but again, it should not have been there in the first place. The bible is so nice other-wise, and I say this owning several high end bibles (Four Nelson signature series, and 2 other goatskin Cambridge Bibles), that I really can't send it back even for replacement because I want to start using it right away.
I guess the only substantial complaint is that its too large for my liking. BUT, I don't see any way around it when you get larger print, ample note space, thick paper for help in bleed through (I use drafting micron pens which are permanent and never bleed through, even on thinner paper) and reference, maps, concordance, etc. Its a large bible, but about average for a "study bible" and bit large for a reference bible.
I'll definitely purchase again for others.

I love my Cambridge wide margin KJV. It is just the right size. This one is just too big. I sent it back and bought the Pitt Minion instead. Of course the Pitt Minion is a bit too small, but it works for me. Too bad they don't have an NASB in between. As Goldilocks said, that would be "just right."

I got my first NASB Wide Margin Goatskin in Oct. 07 & have had it replaced 3 or 4 times!! I also own the KJV Wide Margin Goatskin & there is no comparison between the 2 in quality. My KJV is flawless but the NASB's that I have received have had 2 problems, the cover has not been glued very well at all, this is the main problem & I've had wrinkled pages. Also, I don't think the overlap of the outside of the cover, where it is glued to the inside cover is as large. There is not as much of an overlap, so there is less to glue. Baker has replaced it without fail, but it's just an inconvience & doing without it. I am just disappointed that they seem to have had so many bad Bibles with their history of great Bibles. Even the latest replacement I have, some of the corners aren't glued very well, but I guess I'll keep it for now. It's not something that is hard to fix, I just don't think that a Bible that lists for over $225 should have these kinds of problems. It's not like they're new in the Bible buiness.

I personally own several Bibles of different translations. The NASB is much more literal than other translations I have and I find it great for in-depth Bible study. The quality of workmanship is fantastic as you would come to expect from Cambridge Bibles. It is slightly larger than most Bibles, but this is great for students, pastors, and others who spend a lot of time studying. It has to be the best Bible I've ever owned. The wide margins are perfect and give you more than enough space to make annotations. The quality of paper and its thickness are well suited for notes and underlining without bleeding through onto other pages. This Bible is simply outstanding!

I got this Bible back in September of 2007. I have to say that It is the best Bible I have ever laid eyes on. The art gilt red over gold edges really makes a statement when you are carrying your bible around. The font size is a really good size for a wide-margin Bible. I never have trouble reading the text, even in dim light. The paper quality is the best I have ever seen and felt. The pages never stuck together;this is the only bible that I have not had to turn every page to keep it from sticking. The margins are very generous in size. You have space on each corner of the page for notes. As for the goatskin leather, it was as if the Bible just melted in my hand after I took it out of the box. I know someone who says, "It's like trying to hold water in your hands". I have to say that it is true. After 5 months of using the Bible, the feel of the leather as only gotten better! You may be thinking, "How can I spend that kinda money on a Bible"! I just ask you to think about all the other things in our life that we spend money on. We make sure that we have the best this and that. Should we not have the same mind set when it comes to that which gives us the very Word of God. I would never ask someone to spend money that they don't have; but if you can afford it, I promise that you will not regret the purchase of this Bible!

God Bless:-)