| Collection type | Library |
|---|---|
| Author | Farquhar, N.P, writer of letter.; |
| Call Number | B126 |
| Document type | Monograph |
| Year | [1932?]. |
| Pagination | 1056 pages : maps ; 19 cm. |
| Publisher | Society for promoting Christian knowledge. Oxford University Press, |
| Note | 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.--Title page. The Japanese rubber stamp on page 1 means PASSED INSPECTION (purple characters). TAKAHASHI (orange characters - the name of the approving officer). The Japanese rubber stamp on the reverse side of the two photos mean PASSED INSPECTION MIURA (the name of the approving officer). To the most high and mighty Prince James, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith,*&c. The translators of the Bible wish Grace, Mercy, and Peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord.--Page 5. Includes an index (page 6) This Bible was given to me by my Father when I was confirmed in Charterhouse Chapel in 1933. It was in my possession when I was captured by the Japanese in 1942. It was the only Bible in the Palembang Prison Camp and was much in demand by many P.O.W.s.It was passed by the Japanese as the Japanese censor stamp shows. The cards in the Bible were in it at the time of capture and remained with it. The photographs of David and Susan were received in September 1944 and also bear the Japanese Censor Stamp. By the time I was released the Bible had almost fallen to pieces. A Kind Captain Anderson - Australian Army HQ Unit, a book binder by trade fully rebound the Bible in Morocco Leather in 1953. Not one page is missing, nor are any even torn. N. P. Farq uhar.--Handwritten letter inside bible. General. |
| Place made | London, England : London, England : |
The Holy Bible : containing the old and New Testaments / Oxford printed at the University Press.
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- Farquhr, N. P, Major Biography.
- Great Britain. British Army. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, 2nd battalion.
- Australia. Army. Australian Imperial Force.
- Genealogies - Bibliography.
- World War, 1939-1945 - Prisoners and prisons, Japanese - Personal narratives, Australian.
- Prisoners of war, Australian.
- World War, 1939-1945 - Campaigns - Indonesia.
- World War, 1939-1945 - Prisoners and prisons, Japanese.
- Prisoners of war - Abuse of - Japan.
- Personal correspondence.
- Palembang (Indonesia) - History.
- Indonesia - History, Military.
- Muntok POW Camp (Indonesia)
- Bible