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Busselton Historical Society > Records

The Holy Bible - belong to Alfred Curtis

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Printed by G E Eyre & W Spottiswoode

c. 1854

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Overview

Bible. Brown Leather Bound.

Historical information

The Holy Bible containing the Old and New Testaments: translated out of the original tongues, and with the former translations diligently compared and revised, by His Majesty's Special Command. Appointed to be read in Churches.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2020.103

Item type

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Material

Inscriptions and markings

Handwritten on inside page:
"Alfred P Curtis 1854. Grandfather of the late Albert Clark late of Acton Park.
Donated to the Busselton Museum, May Wills 1982"

Handwritten on back page:
"Confirmation - Bishop Hale"

Keywords

Place made

Printers to the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty,
and sold at their warehouse, 189 Fleet Street, London
M.DCCC.LII
Ruby 24mo

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 7 January, 2026

Completeness

100

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