A lovely mid-century issue Bible with a bold English / Chinese inscription by Gladys Aylward to the recipient, accompanied by a handful of other missionaries of the era [as shown]. Also includes an original photograph of Aylward as well, loosely inserted. 

Gladys has of course been the subject of more than a dozen biographies, and famously / infamously the subject of Inn of the Sixth Happiness . . . the project which caused her the greatest heartbreak of her life. 

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. London. S. G. M. Publishing House. Nd. c.1950/60. 1056pp.

A good copy, bound in bonded leather, with the front board detached. Otherwise generally solid, with bright and clean pages.