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book, bible

human history
  • Other Name

    Holy Bible (book title)

    Reverend AWE Silvester, Methodist Overseas Mission, Solomon Islands, WW2 (associated name)

  • Description

    Holy Bible carried by Reverend Archie Wharton Ellesmere Silvester at Methodist Overseas Mission, Solomon Islands, during WW2. Made from leather and paper. The cover is a worn black leather with gold text: HOLY BIBLE. Inside the cover in ink is:A.W. E. SILVESTER

  • Place
    Oxford/England
  • Associated Place

    Vella Lavella/Gigo District/Solomon Islands

  • Accession Number
    2005.56.2
  • Accession Date
    27 Jul 2005
  • Department

    History

    War History

bible [2005.56.2] front view

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  • bible [2005.56.2] front view
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