The original edition I had received back in 2009 was a used copy purchased from Christianbook.com. It had been returned for some reason, but was in pretty good shape. The only real issues were that there was a name imprinted on the cover and some of the pages were worn. It was still in very good condition and it was purchased at a great price. I had used this NRSV often over the past three years. In fact, this was the one that I used for many of the major exams I took during the course of my S.T.B. studies, due to all the cross-references. During the past year, however, as I have been spending a bit more time with the NABRE, my Cambridge NRSV has seen only occasional use. Recently, I have felt the need to return to this edition, due to its clear text, copious cross-references, useful glossary, fine maps, and quality binding/premium cover.
At first touch, the cover felt different. While my older edition had a rather stiff morroco leather cover, this newer one, though still morroco leather, was more limp. It had a more smooth feel to it as well, and when I bent the cover it recovered its shape better. The next thing I did was to get my older edition and place it next to the newer one. As you can see from the first photo, the bottom one, which is the newer edition, is clearly thinner than the older one. The other dimensions of this Bible are the exact same and include the same pages of material. Next, I decided to open up my new Bible to the first few pages.
One other difference that I noticed was that the print, although still the same typset, was noticeably darker than the older one. It is difficult to tell by my second picture earlier in the post, but it is clearly darker in person. Again, another positive change from the original printing.
All in all, I am very happy with my new edition of the Cambridge NRSV Reference Bible with the Apocrypha--French morocco leather. The changes to the first edition, though slight, are much appreciated. This edition remains my favorite Bible and it fits perfectly with my favorite daily prayer book: The Little Office of the Blessed Virgin Mary (1962 edition).
(I wonder if anyone finds it strange that I am Catholic who prefers the Ordinary Form (Novus Ordo) Mass, prays the 1962 Little Office daily, and uses the NRSV?)
Again, thanks to Louis (and Mason) at Baker Book House in Grand Rapids for their wonderful customer service!