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New Testament, 'On Active Service'
; Oxford University press, british and Foreign Bible Society; 1915; GH020960

From:Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa

Name/TitleNew Testament, 'On Active Service'

About this object"Small pocket New Testament book for First World War soldiers. Khaki cover, titled 'New Testament / On Active Service / N.Z. 1915'. 'New Testament' in gold.

Handwritten black ink message on first page, 'Sybil Kirkby from Father 20/12/16.'"

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MakerOxford University press, british and Foreign Bible Society

Maker Rolepublisher

Date Made1915

Place MadeUnited Kingdom

Measurements98mm x 68mm x 15mm

Credit LineGift of Jennifer Twist, 2011

Object TypeBible, Books

Object numberGH020960

 

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