A fine and unique Presentation Bible that was given to Secretary of State William P. Rogers by King Hussein Of Jordan while Rogers was serving in the Nixon Administration. The mother of pearl bible cover is profusely and finely carved. The central panel depicts Christ in the manger with Mary and Joseph. This panel has a raised bezel with a diamond point border. A large floral carved outer border frames the center.
Additional borders utilizing abalone separate the field of the cover.
The top and bottom are fitted with three more floral carved reserves. The spine is inlaid with alternating panels of mother of pearl and abalone. The back cover is similarly carved. The central panel depicts the last supper. The original Department of State Receipt Document accompanies the bible.