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1. Mss Eur F111/33

Reference (shelfmark):
Mss Eur F111/33
Title:
Annotated Copy of Persia and the Persian Question by George Curzon, with Inserted Papers
Scope & Content:
These two volumes are George Curzon's own personal annotated copies of both volumes of his book Persia and the Persian Question, which was published in 1892. Alongside the volumes are various loose papers relating to Persia [Iran], consisting of the following: received correspondence; newspaper ...
Collection Area:
India Office Records and Private Papers
Languages:
English, German, and Urdu
Date Range:
1892-1924
Extent:

2 volumes with inserts (898 folios)

2. Or 14157

Reference (shelfmark):
Or 14157
Title:
Silsile-yi Hattatin - سلسلۀ خطاطین
Scope & Content:
This volume contains a late Ottoman Turkish genealogical tree of scribes and calligraphers of the Islamic world and especially the Ottoman Empire. The first name mentioned is that of the Prophet İsmail, and among the last is Ali Namık, who was active in 1283 AH (1866-67 CE). In some cases, biogr...
Collection Area:
Oriental Manuscripts
Languages:
Turkish, Ottoman
Date Range:
1870-1880
Extent:
1 text, 19 ff