What is the story on that Bible? it looks really old ... why did he choose that one? (BTW, I have a very old, large 1881 Bible that looks just like that!) - Susan Beebe from Bookmarklet

Wow Susan that is an old bible you have! Have you ever checked to see what it's worth? - Adriana

I paid $250 for it from an antiques dealer (negotiated it down from $350)... it is really stunning example of fine book making craft! Huge leather cover with gold leaf embossing ...amazing details. It has numerous items in it ...not just a bible...also has dictionary, illustrations, tons of maps, history, indexes, and the list goes on. It is really heavy! I have a very old Noah Webster unabridged dictionary as well, but nothing like this old bible - Susan Beebe

"It's the family Bible that Biden has used each of the seven times he has been sworn in as a U.S. senator, according to The News Journal in Wilmington, Del. The Bible, which has been in Biden's family since 1893, the newspaper said, is 5 inches thick, with a Celtic cross." - from http://www.chicagotribune.com/news... - David HC Soul

That sounds stunning Susan! I say you take a pic and share it with me! I am a book collector myself. Not a professional one but I lOVE old books - Adriana

David - awesome, thanks for the answer!!! That is really a great story... I knew there would be one! - Susan Beebe

Adriana - I am traveling but when I get back home I'll pull it out of storage and take some pics / share here - Susan Beebe