Syair Pelita Peringatan, a poem on ethics. Written by Muhammad Harun bin Muhammad Said Negeri Sembilan, 1916. Notes: printed in two columns measuring 14.8 x 5 cm; orange covers, typographically printed at Koh and Company in Singapura; copyrights on the back cover: (rights forever in posession of)...
Bintang Tujuh, a divination chart with explanatory text. Created by Yang empunya salinan ini Engku Haji yaitu raja' Ahmat ibn almarhum Raja Haji fisabilallah, yang menyuratnya Abdullah ibn Abas, 6 Rabiulawal 1255 (20/5/1839). Notes: damaged double folio paper folded with damaged at the fold, repa...
Besluit Sulta Riau-Lingga, 29 Jumadilawal 1323 (1/8/1905). Notes: double folio, checkered paper, writing on one side with 3 pages of notes and calculations, which seem from a much later date (1967?); seal of Sultan van Reow with jawi inscribed in centre on top with signature on the right-hand sid...
Surat Keterangan Mahkamah Lingga, issued by the Controleur van Lingga Scheffer, 2 June 1912. Double folio paper with seal of Wakel Keradjaan di Lingga on right-hand side and signature at bottom; numbered No. 136. Watermark: Ford automobile.
Edition of Al Imam, an Islamic reformist periodical covering various topics. Published 1 Safar 1325 (16/3/1907). There is some damage but the periodical is readable; there is also the cover of another issue of 1 Jumadilawal 1325 (12/6/1907).
Kitab Pembuka Mata, Islamic teaching explaining reunion after separation of marital partners by means of an intermediary (cina but). Author: Abdulkarin Amrullah, 15 Jumadilawal 1342 (23/12/1923). Notes: thread binding but corroded at spine, typographically printed book published by Matbaat m-j-th...
Kitab al-Faraid, notes on inheritence laws according to Islamic law. Written by Haji Abdul Karim Amrullah, 1354 (1935/6). Notes: note book with ruled paper written in pencil by Hamkas’ father in good condition; titlepage states that it was printed at the author’s own costs, but this copy is handw...
Certificate of land ownership, issued 25 Zulhijjah 1323 (19/2/1906). Printed form of resolution by the court of piece about a piece of land, in good condition; has number No. 1594, with blue seal of Sultan van Lingga Reow with jawi in centre and signature on the right.