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GB 891 RH-RH/4-RH/4/5 · File · [1980 - 1990]
Part of Papers of Raymond Head

Printed material collated by Raymond Head in researching the catalogue. These are:

  • "The Earliest Representation of Borobudur" by J.E. van Lohuizen - de Leeuw - printed booklet.
  • "Thai Manuscripts: An Exhibition in the British Library 23 January - 30 June 1983" - printed leaflet about the exhibition.
  • Photocopy of a printed list of books about Persia. Has handwritten annotations and handwritten note.
  • "Britain and her Buffer States, David Mclean, Royal Historical Society, 1979". Photocopy of a page from the Proceedings of the Asiatic Society concerning the designs of the Allahabad column by Captain Edward Smith.
Leeuw J. E. van Lohuizen-De 1919-1983

"Description du Tubet, Traduite partiellement du Chinois en Russe par Le P. Hyacinthe Bitchourin, et Du Russe en Francais Par M.***; Soigneusemet Revue et Corrigee sur L'original Chinois Completre et Accompagness de Notes Par M. Klaproth, Membre des Societes Asiatiques de Paris, de Londres et de Bombay". This book was published by L'Imprimerie Royale, Paris in 1831. On the front cover Klaproth has written "A Monsieur Manning avec les compliments de l'auteur". With the book is a paper bag in which it has been kept by the family on which is written (not in Manning's hand) "Klaproth's Description du Tubet, Presented to T.M. by the author".

Klaproth Heinrich Julius 1783-1835 linguist, philologist, orientalist,
Printed Material 1993
GB 891 RAS ALL1-RAS ALL1/17 · Series · 1993
Part of Asiatic Society
  • "Catalogue of Available Publications" - pamphlet listing the publications of the Asiatic Society and their prices.
  • "The Asiatic Society, Founded 15 January 1784 (Institution of National Importance)" - pamphlet giving details of the Society, its history, activities and collections. 3 copies.
Asiatic Society
GB 891 BI-BI/8 · Series · [1977-1984]
Part of Papers of Barbara Ingham

Guidebooks from Barbara Ingham's trips. These are:

  • Ramanathapuram (An Archaeological Guide) by Dr R. Nagaswamy & N.S. Ramaswami
  • Shri Banashankari Yaga Souvenir, May 1983
  • List showing the names of Sethupathies Hereditary Trustees of Ramanathapuram Samasthanam
  • Diwali Greetings card, unused
  • Illustrated map of Hampi
  • Addresses for Mrs K S Bamji, India Tourist Office in New Delhi and Sydney, Australia
  • 3 invoices for expenses in India
  • Toll receipt from Government of Andhra Pradesh
  • Mahayogini's Miracles by M.V.N. Subba Rau
  • 5 colour postcards
  • A dried four leaf clover
  • Newspaper clipping 'Grandma on the Prowl' from The Indian Express, 7 November 1977 about Ingham's explorations.
GB 891 BHH-BHH/15 · Series · 1830 - 1882
Part of Papers of Brian Houghton Hodgson

This series contains published material written, by Brian Houghton Hodgson and others, pertaining to his interest in Buddhism, which were present within his Papers. Many contain annotations in Hodgson's hand.

Hodgson Brian Houghton 1800-1894 Orientalist
GB 891 BHH-BHH/16 · Series · 1847 - 1888
Part of Papers of Brian Houghton Hodgson

This series contains published material written, by Brian Houghton Hodgson and others, pertaining to his interest in education in India, which were present within his Papers. Many contain annotations in Hodgson's hand.

Hodgson Brian Houghton 1800-1894 Orientalist
GB 891 BHH-BHH/13 · Series · 1832 - 1880
Part of Papers of Brian Houghton Hodgson

This series contains published material written, by Brian Houghton Hodgson and others pertaining to his interest in Languages and Ethnography, which were present within his Papers. Many contain extensive annotations in Hodgson's hand.

Hodgson Brian Houghton 1800-1894 Orientalist