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The Life of Jesus of Nazareth. Book illustrated by William Hope RSA, published by Eyre and Spottiswood, London. The book is covered with an olive or cedar wood panel. Internal inscription states it was bought by Chaplain Hedley William Mountney Handford of 96th Brigade RGA on 10 Dec 1917 in Jerusalem after its occupation by the British Army. From a collection of papers relating to Rev Hedley William Mountney Handford. Associated with Rev Handford's service in Egypt and Palestine, World War One (1914-1918) and his career as a vicar in civilian life. Rev Handford was attached to 96th Bde Royal Garrison Artillery, and, possibly 31st General Hospital at Port Said, 1917 (c)-1918 (c).

World War One, Egypt and Palestine (1914-1918)