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Pilger aus Pontianak (West-Borneo), links ein dort ansässiger Araber aus H̱adhramautPilgrims from Pontianak (West Borneo), on the left an Arab from Hadhramaut who is based there

Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Pontianak (Indonesia)--Portraits, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Arabs, Muslim pilgrims and pilgrimages--Arabs--Portraits

Full-length seated portrait of four pilgrims from Pontianak, the capital of Indonesian province of West Kalimantan, on the island of Borneo. The...
Show moreFull-length seated portrait of four pilgrims from Pontianak, the capital of Indonesian province of West Kalimantan, on the island of Borneo. The man on the left is described as an Arab from Hadhramaut (a region in South Arabia, mostly in present-day eastern Yemen, and part in Western Oman and Southern Saudi Arabia, who lived in Pontianak. They sit face forward on foldable chairs, looking towards the camera. The photograph was taken by Snouck Hurgronje in Jeddah between 1884 and 1885. The men are photographed in a courtyard-like space with plants – some in wide wooden pots – foliage and a window, fronted by bars, visible in the background. The negative had handwork applied.
Title and date from item. Plate no. 27 in Bilder-Atlas zu Mekka (Haag : Martinus Nijhoff, 1888-1889). The plate is numbered (XXVII) and titled in German under the image.
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HC.HP.02074-0027
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Item-ID: i26518831
BIB-ID: 2831677
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Memoirs of a French officer who escaped from slavery

French, French--Morocco--Early works to 1800, DT313.6.F73 M46 1786

With a final errata leaf.
Translated from an unidentified French original.
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DT313.6.F73 M46 1786
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Item-ID: i10102723
BIB...
Show moreWith a final errata leaf.
Translated from an unidentified French original.
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DT313.6.F73 M46 1786
Book
Item-ID: i10102723
BIB-ID: 1011908
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The partition of Turkey an indispensable feature of the present political crisis, or, A series of ideas, the result of experience gained by one who has been long resident in the East

Crimean War, 1853-1856, DK214 .V47 1853

by Veritas.
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DK214 .V47 1853
Book
Item-ID: i15866841
BIB-ID: 1023285
Bound with other publications.
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DK214 .V47 1853
Book
Item-ID: i15866841
BIB-ID: 1023285
Bound with other publications.
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A journey from Aleppo to Damascus: with a description of those two capital cities and the neighbouring parts of Syria ; to which is added An account of the Maronites inhabiting Mount Libanus, & collected from their own historians ; also The surprising adventures and tragical end of Mostafa, a turk, who, after professing Christianity for many years in Spain and Flanders, returned to Syria, carrying with him his Christ

Maronites, Maronites--Syria--Early works to 1800, Description and travel, DS94 .G74 1736

from the German of Dr. Moritz Wagner.
The dedication signed: J. G., i.e. John Green
Pages 207-208 repeated in pagination.
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Show morefrom the German of Dr. Moritz Wagner.
The dedication signed: J. G., i.e. John Green
Pages 207-208 repeated in pagination.
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DS94 .G74 1736
Book
Item-ID: i22756103
BIB-ID: 2425865
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Troupes Coloniales: Jeunes gens qui hésitez sur le choix d'une situation allez aux coloniesColonial troops: Young people who are hesitant about which occupation to choose go to the colonies

France Armée. Troupes coloniales., France. Ministère de la guerre., Recruiting and enlistment in art, Colonies--Administration

Recruiting poster issued by the French Ministry of War, calling for young people to join the Colonial Troops - the military forces of the French...
Show moreRecruiting poster issued by the French Ministry of War, calling for young people to join the Colonial Troops - the military forces of the French colonial empire from 1900 until 1961 - and offering a series of benefits in exchange for their temporary commitment in the special corps.
Title and date from item. The poster is signed "cob 27" and inscribed "Imprimerie Nationale - 1207 - 2 -1927", "Ce tableau ne doit être ni recouvert ni détruit" (This poster must not be covered or destroyed). In the upper part "République Française. Ministère de la Guerre" (French Republic. Ministry of War). Text continues "Aux agréments des longs voyages, à l'attrait des pays nouveaux, se joint pour vous la quasi certitude de trouver là-bas une situation avantageuse et un bien-être inconnu dans nos pays d'Europe: Vous avez un moyen de voyager gratuitement et d'étudier sur place, à loisir et sans frais, les possibilités d'une carrière, c'est de prendere du service dans les Troupes Coloniales, sous une des formes suivantes: 1. Engagements et rengagements pour le service général (service dans toutes les colonies), 2 Rengagements spéciaux au titre de l'Indo-Chine, dans la limite des places disponibles; 3. Pour les appelés du contingent, engagement de deux ans au tire d'une colonie de leur choix. Ces contracts vous procurent des primes importantes, des avantages de solde, des facilités d'avancement. A l'expiration de ces contrats, il vous est loisible de prendre la situation civile de votre choix ou de poursuivre la carrière militaire. Pour tous reinseignements s'adresser aux bureaux de recrutement, dans les corps de troupe coloniaux et au Ministère de la Guerre, Direction des Troupes Coloniales, 231, boulevard Saint-germain, Paris - 7e." (Along with the char of long journeys, the allure of new countries, you are practically sure to find there a profitable career and well-being unknown to our European countries: If you want to have a means of traveling for free and to study there, at your leisure and without charge, if you are looking for opportunities of career, take up service in the Colonial Troops, in one of the following forms: 1. Engagements and re-engagements for general service (service in all the colonies), 2 Special engagements for Indo-China, subject to availability; 3. For the conscripts of the contingent, two-year engagement for a colony of your choice. These contracts provide you with significant bonuses, balance benefits, and facilitation of progression. At the expiration of these contracts, you are free to take on the civilian position of your choice or to pursue a military career. For all information contact the recruiting office, of the colonial troops and the Ministry of War, Command of the Colonial Troops, 231, boulevard Saint-Germain, Paris - 7th.).
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HC.GM.P.2019.0140
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Item-ID: i26218689
BIB-ID: 2802071
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The memoirs of Khojeh Abdulkurreem: a Cashmerian of distinction, who accompanied Nadir Shah, on his return from Hindostan to Persia ; from whence he travelled to Baghdad, Damascus, and Aleppo, and after visiting Medina and Mecca, embarked on a ship at the port of Jeddeh, and sailed to Hooghly in Bengal. Including The History of Hindostan, from A.D. 1739 to 1749 : with an account of the European Settlements in Bengal, and on the Coast of CoromandelEpitome of Mohammedan Law

Abdulkurreem, Khojeh, History, Description and travel, History, DS47.5 .G53 1788

translated from the original Persian by Francis Gladwin.
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DS47.5 .G53 1788
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Item-ID: i10211445
BIB-ID: 1022780
With: An...
Show moretranslated from the original Persian by Francis Gladwin.
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DS47.5 .G53 1788
Book
Item-ID: i10211445
BIB-ID: 1022780
With: An epitome of Mohammedan Law / translated from the original Persian by Francis Gladwin. Calcutta : Printed by William Mackay, M. DCC. LXXXVI [1786].
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The Arabs: the life story of a people who have left their deep impress on the world

Arabs, History, DS223 .T45 1937, 953

y Bertram Thomas.
"First edition."
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DS223 .T45 1937
Book
Item-ID: i10189658
BIB-ID: 1020601
Bibliography: p. [345]-349.
Show morey Bertram Thomas.
"First edition."
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DS223 .T45 1937
Book
Item-ID: i10189658
BIB-ID: 1020601
Bibliography: p. [345]-349.
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The carpets of Persia: a book for those who use and admire them

Rugs, Persian, Carpets, NK2809.P4 T3 1931, 745

by Creassey Tattersall ...
"Published for the International Exhibition of Persian Art, Royal Academy, 1931."
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"Published for the International Exhibition of Persian Art, Royal Academy, 1931."
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The narrative of Robert Adams, a sailor who was wrecked on the western coast of Africa, in the year 1810: was detained three years in slavery by the Arabs of the Great Desert, and resides several months in the City of Tombuctoo

Adams, Robert, Slavery, Slavery--Sahara, Description and travel, Description and travel, DT356 .A21 1816, 916.6 A216n

With a map, notes, and an appendix.
Ed. by S. Cock. Cf. Introductory details and dedication.
Show moreWith a map, notes, and an appendix.
Ed. by S. Cock. Cf. Introductory details and dedication.
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The New army list, and militia list ; exhibiting the rank, standing, and various services of every regimental officer in the army serving on full pay, including the Royal marines, and Indian staff corps ; distinguishing those who have served in the Peninsula, who were at Waterloo, who have received medals and other distinctions, and who have been wounded, and in what actions ; with the period of service both on full and half pay, giving also the dates of every officer's commissions, and distinguishing those obtained by purchaseQuarterly army list

MilitiaGreat Britain. Army, OfficersGreat Britain. Army, Colonial forcesGreat Britain. Army, JV1027 .N49 1855

by H.G. Hart.
Published quarterly.
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JV1027 .N49 1855
Book
Item-ID: i10214410
BIB-ID: 1023077
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Published quarterly.
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JV1027 .N49 1855
Book
Item-ID: i10214410
BIB-ID: 1023077
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