Syair Raksi, divination in poetic form. Author unknown, dated 1915. Lithographic print, in two framed columns measuring 17 x 5 cm each. The poem is on pp 1-19, 19-28 is another poem entitled Syair nasehat supaya sempurna; damaged; publisher [...] Haji Muhammad Amin in left hand top corner of the ...
Syair Syahinsyah penggal yang pertama, a translation of a story originating in India or the Middle East. Translated by R H Abdullah, 1338 (1910/1911). Notes: spine damaged; waterstained, paper turned brownish; printed in two columns measuring 15.6 x 4.9 cm; typographically printed at Al-Ahmadiah ...
Surat Burdah, Salutations to the Prophet. Author: Cik Husin bi Abdullah Riau, date unknown. Notes: there is an explanation about rubaiyat; written in black and red ink; waterstained; two starting pages in smaller frame andwith flower ornament on top. Watermark is illegible / unidentifiable.
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)...
Nasihat Ali al-Wafa, written by Ahmad bin Muhammad Yunus Linggi, 11 Syawal 1322 (1904). Notes: black ink is fading and corroding the paper; also writing in pencil. Watermark: GUTHRIE & CO with image of elephant.
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...
Donation? of rumbia plantation by Tengku Zahrah, 17 Syaban 1335. Double folio, ruled paper in red frame with revenue stamp and tow seals of officials in Trengganu. Only one side written on, signatures at the bottom. Watermark: GUTHRIE & CO? with image of elephant.