Farrokh Khan, also known by his title of Amīn al-Dawlah, was a high-ranking Persian official, and vice premier to the court of shah Fath-Ali Shah... Show moreFarrokh Khan, also known by his title of Amīn al-Dawlah, was a high-ranking Persian official, and vice premier to the court of shah Fath-Ali Shah Qajar (r. 1797 -1834). He was also the Persian ambassador to the emperor of France, Napoleon III (r. 1852-1870), and the queen of Great Britain, Queen Victoria (r. 1837-1901). Title and datedevised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2016.0043 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i23128380 BIB-ID: 2451009 Show less
From volume 1 of Braun and Hogenberg's "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" Bird's eye views of Tangier, Tzaffin, Ceuta, Asilah and Salé towns of the present... Show moreFrom volume 1 of Braun and Hogenberg's "Civitates Orbis Terrarum" Bird's eye views of Tangier, Tzaffin, Ceuta, Asilah and Salé towns of the present day Morocco. Main Heritage Compact General HC.MAP.00307 Print Map Item-ID: i1140078x BIB-ID: 1172421 Show less
Title and date devised by Library staff. Manuscript note "Le Caire La citadelle" (Cairo, the Citadel) on the verso of the print. Main Heritage... Show moreTitle and date devised by Library staff. Manuscript note "Le Caire La citadelle" (Cairo, the Citadel) on the verso of the print. Main Heritage Display General HC.HP.2016.0051 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i23181734 BIB-ID: 2452695 Show less
The portfolio houses photographs of Cairo, including the Tombs of the Caliphs and Mamluks, and interior and exterior views of the mosques of... Show moreThe portfolio houses photographs of Cairo, including the Tombs of the Caliphs and Mamluks, and interior and exterior views of the mosques of Qaitbay, of al-Maridani, of Sultan Hassan, of Sultan al-Ashraf Barsbay, and the mosques of Sultan al-Mu'ayyad and of Sultan Barquq. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Photographs measure 25.4 x19.7 cm, the mounts 55.2 x 40 cm. Braun's embossed blind stamp on print recto, and a handwritten number and caption, in English, on mount recto. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2017.0003 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i23899815 BIB-ID: 2537137 Show less