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Rare bible returns to Rarotonga

Friday 21 March 2014 | Published in Culture

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Rare bible returns to Rarotonga
Cook Islands Library and Museum Society president Gerald McCormack (centre) along with manager/curator Jean Mason accept the donated Cook Islands Maori bible from Ron Liddicoat who delivered it to the local library on behalf of owner William Tailby. 14032016

At 159 years old, a rare Cook Islands Maori bible is still in fine condition. 'Tuatua Tapu' has been donated to the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society and will be on permanent display in the museum.

At 159 years old, a rare Cook Islands Maori bible is still in fine condition. 'Tuatua Tapu' has been donated to the Cook Islands Library and Museum Society and will be on permanent display in the museum.


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