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In 1998, the Royal Asiatic Society celebrated its 175th anniversary with an exhibition, "Persian and Indian Manuscripts and Paintings from the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society" at the British Museum, and a lecture, "The Book of Kings: The Juki Shahnama of the Royal Asiatic Society" by Dr Barbara Brend, held at the British Library. This material covers the planning, publicity and attendance at these events. Also in conjunction with the exhibition, the publication Persian Paintings in the Collection of the Royal Asiatic Society by B.W. Robinson was published.

As part of the 175th Anniversary celebrations a lecture was held at the British Library. Given by Dr. Barbara Brend it was entitled "The Book of Kings: The Juki Shahnama of the Royal Asiatic Society". This material is concerned with the organising and advertising of this lecture.