The collection, probably compiled by an unidentified French breeder, consists of images of mainly Barbary horses taken in Tunisia, including many... Show moreThe collection, probably compiled by an unidentified French breeder, consists of images of mainly Barbary horses taken in Tunisia, including many at the stud of Sidi Tabet in Tunisia (founded in 1866), in Kairouan, El Jem and at the - unidentified - Saint Georges Stud. Title and date devised by Library staff. Prints are numbered (1-90) and captioned in French in pencil or ink on the reverse and on some triangle paper tags in the album. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2018.0267 2-D Graphic Binder with photos Item-ID: i26864940 BIB-ID: 2701896 Show less
v. 1. The Eastern astrolabes -- v. 2. The Western astrolabes. by Robert T. Gunther, M.A., Hon. LL. D., curator of the Lewis Evans Collection in the... Show morev. 1. The Eastern astrolabes -- v. 2. The Western astrolabes. by Robert T. Gunther, M.A., Hon. LL. D., curator of the Lewis Evans Collection in the Old Ashmolean Museum at Oxford. Paged continuously. Volume 1 has 68 leaves of plates; volume 2 has 85 leaves of plates. Volume 1 contains facsimile reprint of "Description of a planispheric astrolabe, constucted for Sháh Sultán Husain Safawí, King of Persia, and now preserved in the British Museum; comprising an account of the astrolabe generally, with notes illustrative and explanatory: to which are added, concise notices of twelve other astrolabes, eastern and European, hitherto undescribed. By William H. Morely. Williams and Norgate, 14, Henrietta Street, Covent Garden, London; 20, South Frederick Street, Edinburgh. Benj. Duprat, Paris. F.A. Brockhaus, Leipsig. MDCCCLVI." Bound in white cloth with gilt design of an astrolabe on front covers. Main Heritage Shelves General QB85 .G86 1932 Book vol.1 Item-ID: i10190314 BIB-ID: 1020667 "The literature": p. [565]-575. "Bibliography of the astrolabe": p. [576]-598. Show less
Main Heritage Shelves General Q127.A5 B47 1990z Book Item-ID: i19791513 BIB-ID: 2534689 Includes bibliographic references and Indexes Show more Main Heritage Shelves General Q127.A5 B47 1990z Book Item-ID: i19791513 BIB-ID: 2534689 Includes bibliographic references and Indexes Show less
Faysal , 1935-1958, Bridges, Bridges--Euphrates River, Economic development projects, Economic development projects--Iraq--1950-1960--Photographs
Collection of photographs issued by the Iraqi Development Board recording various subjects related to the modernization of the country, such as... Show moreCollection of photographs issued by the Iraqi Development Board recording various subjects related to the modernization of the country, such as King Faisal II planting the first tree of a modern nursery, builders working to solve the housing crisis, a new cement factory at Sarchinar, the Dukan Dam, a modern bridge at Al-Hindiya, and the Warrar Regulator at Habbaniya on the Euphrates between Ramadi and Fallujah. The Iraqi Development Board embarked on its first program between 1951 and 1956 and initiated its second five-years program in 1955-1959. In March 1957, on the occasion of the Second Development Week, the board published a pamphlet summarizing the progress of the first phase. These postcards are likely to have been produced at the same moment. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2017.0291 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25171367 BIB-ID: 2558803 Show less
Description and travel, Description and travel--Pictorial works
Collection of views of Palestine and Lebanon by the British politician, writer, traveller and patron of the arts Francis Egerton, Earl of... Show moreCollection of views of Palestine and Lebanon by the British politician, writer, traveller and patron of the arts Francis Egerton, Earl of Ellesmere (1800-57). The attribution of these plates is established by a note in the British Library copy, which also contains a letter from Egerton referring to "my lithographs", which he obviously presented as gifts to friends. The first plate alone is signed: "F. E. del.t. G. Hawkins Lith.". Lord and Lady Francis spent the winter and spring of 1839-40 travelling in the Mediterranean, mostly aboard Lord Francis's own yacht. Lady Francis (Harriet Catherine née Greville, a great-great-granddaughter of the 5th Baron Brooke) published her account of the tour in 1841 (Abbey Travel, no. 384), containing four lithographs, two of which are reproduced in the present collection in larger size. The date is taken from the date of presentation (1846) in the BL copy. Title from item, date devised by Library staff. 13 tinted lithographed plates, including 7 proofs before letters and some with printed captions, first plate signed 'F. E. del., G. Hawkins lith'. Modern half red morocco gilt, green marbled boards, red morocco title label on front cover. Main Heritage Compact General HC.GM.2013.0012 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i22645263 BIB-ID: 2409061 Show less
Collection of photographs probably produced by a military officer employed in a signal unit of the French Army, at the time of the French Mandate... Show moreCollection of photographs probably produced by a military officer employed in a signal unit of the French Army, at the time of the French Mandate over Syria and Lebanon (1920-1946). The majority of the photographs (four albums) were taken in Lebanon, both in Beirut and in other smaller centres such as the Druze towns of Aley and Souk El Gharb, Khalde, Harissa. Pictures in Lebanon consists of general views and street scenes, but also train and radio stations as well as the reception of General Gouraud (d. 1946), the commander of the French Army of the Levant, in Beirut. One of the albums is dedicated to the ruins of Baalbek and to the coastal cities of Sidon and Tyre. Another album consists of pictures of Aleppo, showing the Citadel (Qal'at Halab), Bab al-Faraj Clock Tower and some Ayubbid (r. 1171–1260 CE) and Mamluks (r. 1260-1516 CE) minarets such as the one of the Mosque of Dabbagha (جامع الدباغة) and the one of Al-Tawashi Mosque (جامع الطواشي). One album is then dedicated to Jerusalem and Palestine and subjects are mainly holy sites. The last album house pictures of the Museum of Alexandria, a few views of Cairo and the pyramids and photographs of Izmir, Antalya and Istanbul. The group of loose prints consists of copies of images of the album, with the exception of a small group that was produced by the studio Pinson et Guelpa in Vichy and somehow related to the Association des ouvriers en instruments de précision (Precision Instruments Workers' Association) or AOIP. Pictures show electromechanical switching panels and personnel working in a telephone exchange office. One of them resembles the photographic portrait - the only one of the collection of a younger soldier smoking hookah, who is likely to be the author of the collection. Title and date devised by Library staff. Most of the photographs are mounted and captioned in the same in French in ink. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2019.0031.07 2-D Graphic vol.7 Egypt &Turkey Item-ID: i25658906 BIB-ID: 2711191 Show less
Views of Palestine and Egypt collected or taken by an amateur photographer at the beginning of the XX Century. Pictures show people, landscapes and... Show moreViews of Palestine and Egypt collected or taken by an amateur photographer at the beginning of the XX Century. Pictures show people, landscapes and architectures. Title and date devised by Library staff. Photographs have sometimes captions and numbers on the mount. Main Heritage Compact General HC.HP.2018.0258 2-D Graphic Item-ID: i25238504 BIB-ID: 2686966 Show less
Art collectionsSecrétan, Eugène , 1836-1899, Art--Private collections, N5260 .G35 1889
v. 1 Paintings, water-colors and drawings by modern artists -- v. 2 Paintings by old masters. Preface and essay on the collection by Albert Wolff. "U... Show morev. 1 Paintings, water-colors and drawings by modern artists -- v. 2 Paintings by old masters. Preface and essay on the collection by Albert Wolff. "Under the management of MM. Boussad, Valdon & Co., M. Charles Sedelmeyer; public auctioneers, Me. Paul Chevallier, Me. Paul Aulard." Sale held at Charles Sedelmeyer's Galleries, 4bis, Rue de Larochefoucauld, Paris. Main Heritage Shelves General N5260 .G35 1889 Book vol. 1 Item-ID: i24898090 BIB-ID: 2727509 Date of sale: July 1 and following days, 1889. Show less
Art collectionsSecrétan, Eugène , 1836-1899, Art--Private collections, N5260 .G35 1889
v. 1 Paintings, water-colors and drawings by modern artists -- v. 2 Paintings by old masters. Preface and essay on the collection by Albert Wolff. "U... Show morev. 1 Paintings, water-colors and drawings by modern artists -- v. 2 Paintings by old masters. Preface and essay on the collection by Albert Wolff. "Under the management of MM. Boussad, Valdon & Co., M. Charles Sedelmeyer; public auctioneers, Me. Paul Chevallier, Me. Paul Aulard." Sale held at Charles Sedelmeyer's Galleries, 4bis, Rue de Larochefoucauld, Paris. Main Heritage Shelves General N5260 .G35 1889 Book vol. 2 Item-ID: i24897966 BIB-ID: 2727509 Date of sale: July 1 and following days, 1889. Show less
Moore, Franklin T , -1915, American University of Beirut, D80.2 .M66 2006, LG351.A72
[edited by Helen Khal]. Main Heritage Compact General LG351.A72 M66 2006 Reference Item-ID: i22524307 BIB-ID: 2405664 Show more[edited by Helen Khal]. Main Heritage Compact General LG351.A72 M66 2006 Reference Item-ID: i22524307 BIB-ID: 2405664 Show less
