Davison/Kehely Bible
Production date
1891
Description
The Practical and Devotional Family Bible. The Holy Bible containing the old and new testaments. According to the Authorised Version. William Collins, Sons & Co., Ltd. Glasgow & London. Undated c.1870
Contains full page maps and illustrations. Prelims: 44 pages. (Introductory text to each of the books of the bible). OT:944 pages. 4 Family Register pages with decorative b/w borders. No entries have been made. NT: 288 pages. Gilt edged with metal edging on covers and clasps.
Inscription on endpapers. 'Presented to Eliza Purcell by her mother Anne Hart, Levin. October 16th 1891. Then presented to niece (A. Kehely) Sept 20th 1943. At my death to be passed to her grandson Grahm Kehely 29. 10. 68.'
The bible has been handed down through the family from Jane Marson Hart 1861 - 1936 to daughter Alice Annie Davison who married Daniel Joseph Kehely.
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Object detail
Part 1
Bible.
Part 2
Folder. Family genealogy and research notes compiled by Grahm and Joan Kehely, Tauranga.
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