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"The Sources for G. de Lisle's "Carte des Pays Voisins de la Mer Caspiene" of 1723" by W.E.D. Allen. Printed article from [Intago Mundi XIII] with handwritten postscript attached, undated.

Suggested revisions to the Society's Prizes.

"The Society's Collections: Principles & Procedures for Development & Disposals" - policy for the Collections management and development approved by the Council in June 2011. Electronic document.

The Sleep of Reason - title page.

Description of an archaeological site by Capt. Newbold, entitled "The Site of Bether, the Bittir of the Arabs" which he states is the site of the struggles of the Jews against the Romans in the reign of Adrian A.D. 135. Newbold records his journey to the site from Jerusalem and his discoveries. A note reads: "Recorded 16th June 1849". With the paper is a label stating "The Site of Bether".

"The Singhalese Book is called Pansiyapanas Jatakaya" Explanation accompanying a donation of the book. The letter gives a comprehensive account of the book and its production and is signed as by written Benjamin Clough (1791-1853), Wesleyan Missionary in Sri Lanka, and dated 25 March, 1824. A further label reads "Sir A Johnston, Jan 7 1826". Handwritten, 1 piece, 3 sides.

The Sindbad Voyage promotional leaflet containing details of the proposed voyage with a provisional timetable, accompanying photographs and details of the sponsorship. There are an English and two Arabic versions of the document.

Material pertaining more specifically to the Sindbad project.

"The Significance of the First European Travellers to the Mongols" - prizewinning essay by Gavin Richard Grenville Hambly using the motto, "Ig-Drasil". Typed manuscript, 18 pages, undated. With this essay is a note from L. Wilkinson, Senior Tutor of King's College Cambridge, to certify that Hambly was an undergraduate at the College. Typed and handwritten with printed crest, dated 17 January 1956.

"The Shahnama of Firdausi" - notes/ translation in English on the text. In the back of the book is a form of Sanskrit/English dictionary. On inside of front cover is written "A. Hamilton, G.C. Haughton, Jany 1825" Handwritten manuscript bound in leather. This volume is in poor condition and needs careful handling.