"A Practical Introduction to Turki, Part I & Part II" from the "Office of the British Consulate-General, Kashagar". Inside is a further title, "A Practical Introduction to Turki with Special Reference to Kashgar Usage."by "M.C. Gillett & Pandit Bihari Lal with the help of the staff of His Majesty's Consulate-General, Kashgar". Also handwritten is "Author's Copy" and signed MC Gillett. Typed manuscript dedicated to the memory of Geoffrey Redmayne Turral, First British Consul in Urumchi, 1943-1946, and a connoisseur of Central Asia. Within the preface, Gillett explains that he wrote the book as he felt when in Kashgar that there was no book suitable for a beginner of the Eastern Turki tongue. The book was written by the end of 1944 with additions and alterations in 1945. The dedication suggests further alterations in 1946.There are some further handwritten pages inserted into the beginning of the book with the title "English-Turki vocabulary to Part I converted to the [Nari loff's] Romanization." Typed within a soft cover.
Gillett Sir Michael Cavenagh 1907-1971 ConsulA press release from Oxford University Press outlining / presenting Dennis J. Duncanson profile as an academic and a brief synopsis of his book. The document contains excepts from Duncanson's book and a comment from Robert D. Murphy.
Oxford university press"A Programme of the Cambodian Dances at Angkor" - printed programme explaining the dance. Undated.
A receipt from Lloyds Bank Limited, 16 St. James's Street, London, S.W.1 to Hon. Mrs. D.G. Hare to inform her that her account has been credited with £300 from the National Providential Bank, Bradford Row. 1 item, printed material with handwritten inserts.
Gordine Dora 1895-1991 Sculptor"Told by Sri Bhánt of Dehrah and recorded by Hriday Rám Brahman of Dehrah. A religious song": Khabar nahin jag mén palkí… With translation: In the world there is no certainty of life… Unsigned but in Rámgharíb Chaubé's hand. Handwritten, 4 sides, undated.
Ram Gharib Chaube d 1914 PanditPurple cover book possible in Arabic or Persian language, mentions of places such as Molk-e Makran, Jaisalmer, Ragistan, Pokran and Afghanistan. There is also mention of Khodadad Khan who was the secretary to the office of the Commissioner of Sindh.
Goldsmid Sir Frederic John 1818-1908 Major GeneralBlue pattern cover book, printed material possibly in Persian or Arabic, possibly an official report from the Persian Gulf with the mention of Khodadad Khan who was the secretary to the office of the Commissioner of Sindh.
Goldsmid Sir Frederic John 1818-1908 Major General"A Sasanian Repository at Shahr-i Qumis" by John Hansman and David Stronach. Draft of the article that was published in the Journal of Royal Asiatic Society, 1970. Also with this article is a draft of the Appendix "The Sasanian Coin from Qumis" written by A.D.H. Bivar.
Hansman John"A Scheme for the Rendering of European Scientific Terms into the Vernacular of India" by Rajendrala Mitra . Published Calcutta, 1877. Soft cover pamphlet. On cover are notes, "From the author Sept 77 BHH" and "NB See mu Educations Letter". Printed material, 1 item, dated 1877.
Rajendralal Mitra 1824-1891A Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Freya Stark. Printed pamphlet of the order of service for the thanksgiving held at St James's Church, Piccadilly.