Manuscript Collection (page 3)

Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480. Creator: Bihzad
Dancing Dervishes, Folio from a Divan of Hafiz, ca. 1480

Jahangir and his Father, Akbar, Folio from the Shah Jahan Album, verso: ca. 1630; recto: ca.1540-50

Illustration and part of the text of Psalm 103, c1000-1050, (1947). Creator: Unknown
Illustration and part of the text of Psalm 103, c1000-1050, (1947). Literal Illustration of the Text of Psalm CIII (CIV). Manuscript illustration showing Gods creations: valleys and mountains

October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
October - the Louvre, 15th century, (1939). Octobre - Le Louvre. Peasants sowing seed in a ploughed field: the man on the right is broadcasting by hand, as magpies eat the fallen grain

Garden of Eden (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry). Artist: Limbourg brothers (active 1385-1416)
Garden of Eden (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry). Found in the collection of Musee Conde, Chantilly

Two of the Horsemen of the Apocalypse, early 14th century. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner, series I

Ascension and Pentecost, 1290-1300. From La Somme Le Roy, produced in France. Illustration from Illuminated Manuscripts in the British Museum, Miniatures, Borders, and Initials by George F Warner

Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, 12th September 1586. Artist: Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley
Letter from William Cecil to Sir Christopher Hatton, Vice Chamberlain, 12th September 1586. Letter from Sir William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley

Majnun in the Desert, 1431. Artist: Iranian master
Majnun in the Desert, 1431. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Folio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, 1539-1543. Artist: Anonymous
Folio from Haft Awrang (Seven Thrones) by Jami, 1539-1543. Found in the collection of the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C

The prophet Elijah rescuing Prince Nur ad-Dahr (From the Hamzanama), 1562-1577. Artist: Mir Sayyid Ali (c)
The prophet Elijah rescuing Prince Nur ad-Dahr (From the Hamzanama), 1562-1577. From a private collection

May, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul Limbourg
May, 1412-1416. Lords and ladies, mounted, progressing along a road by woods, preceded by trumpeters. They are taking part in a procession to celebrate the joli mois de mai

April, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul Limbourg
April, 1412-1416. Planetary figure of the Sun in his chariot, and zodiac figures of Aries (Ram) and Taurus (Bull) at the top

John, Duke of Berrys household exchanging New Year gifts. The Duke is seated at the right, in blue. Tres Riches Heures du Duc de Berry. 15th century. Miniature. Chateau de Chantilly. France

FRANCE: CLUNY, 1095. Left: While on his way to Clermont, France, to proclaim the First Crusade in 1095, Pope Urban II, surrounded by cardinals, consecrates the convent Church of Cluny

STRAVINKSY: CONCERTINO. Page from Concertino for String Quartet, by Igor Stravinsky, 1920

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT, 1825. Manuscript page from Ludwig van Beethovens String Quartet in B Flat, Op. 130, showing the fifth movement, 1825

The eye according to Hunain ibn Ishaq also called Johannitius (809-873) Baghdad physican and philosopher. Manuscript c1200

Jerusalem from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590, engraving
Cartography, Israel and Palestine, 16th century. Jerusalem. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Map of Bristol from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590, engraving
Cartography, Great Britain, 16th century. Map of Bristol. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Detail of the beginning of the Declaration of Independence, 4 July 1776
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE Detail of the beginning of the Declaration of Independence, 4 July 1776

Siege of a medieval castle. Knights in armour, archers and soldiers on ladders storm a castle defended by soldiers throwing rocks and boiling oil

Nasta liq Calligraphy, First Half of 16th cen Creator: Mir Ali Haravi (Heravi)
Nasta liq Calligraphy, First Half of 16th Century. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Siege of Antioch (Turkey) by the troops of Godfrey of Bouillon during the first crusade (1097), Miniature in From the creation of the world to the conquest of the Holy Land, manuscript, 1200

Verbena or Vervain, 1947. Drought-resistant plant valued in butterfly gardening with longstanding use in herbalism and folk medicine, usually as an herbal tea

Signatures of Henry VII, Elizabeth of York, Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, 16th century. Artist: King Henry VIII
Signatures of Henry VII, Elizabeth of York, Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon, 16th century. Royal signatures in a Book of Hours of the Virgin and and other Offices, in Latin

Medieval illumination: Edward the Black Prince
Chandos Herald manuscript: 4000 line French verse account of the exploits of Edward the Black Prince in the 100 years war

Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. The Visi
Choirbook number 7. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. The Visitation of Mary to her cousin Elizabeth. Drop cap D. Miniature. Spain

Animals and birds singing round a piano on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

BEETHOVEN: MANUSCRIPT. The title-page of Ludwig van Beethovens corrected ms. of his Symphony no. 3 in E-flat minor, opus 55, " Eroica" (1804)

MIDDLE ENGLISH MANUSCRIPT. Sir Gawain approaches the castle of the Green Knight. From the unique and almost contemporary manuscript of the Middle-English Arthurian romance in alliterative verse

Siege of a town led by Godefroy de Bouillon (c1060-1100) 1st Crusade (1095-1099), showing Saracens firing arrows at Crusaders as they attempt to scale the walls

Tata, Dotis from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590, engraving
Cartography, Hungary, 16th century. Tata (Dotis). From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Map of Genoa and Florence from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590
Cartography, Italy, 16th century. Map of Genoa and Florence. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Map of Perugia from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590, engraving
Cartography, Italy, 16th century. Map of Perugia. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Trocortesian or Madrid Codex. s. XIV. Detail
Trocortesian or Madrid Codex. s.XIV. Detail

Carmina Burana 13th C
A page from a Latin manuscript of the Carmina Burana, a collection of poems, songs and short plays; published in 1847 by Johann Schmeller, the name means songs of Beuren Date: 13th century

VLADIMIR NABOKOV (1899-1977). Russian-American novelist. Opening lines of the autograph manuscript of his novel, Ada

MEXICO: MIXTEC CODEX. Mixtecs coming to worship at a shrine and cross erecting by Spanish missionaries. Engraving after the Codex Porfirio Diaz, early 16th century

Writing / Gray Poem
Part of the manuscript of his poem, Elegy Written in a Country Church Yard, inspired by a visit to Stoke Poges Churchyard, Bucks

Mozart & Aloysia Weber
WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART the Austrian composer with the accomplished singer Aloysia Weber, whose sister Konstanze he later married

Ancient Jewish scrolls in Jerusalem, thought to be the oldest Pentateuch manuscript

Manuscript Leaf with the Annunciation from a Book of Hours, French, ca. 1485-90

Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours... Illuminated Initial D and Christ Bearing the Cross
Manuscript Leaf from a Book of Hours Showing an Illuminated Initial D and Christ Bearing the Cross, 1390-1400

Peacock-shaped Hand Washing Device (recto); Text Page, Arabic Prose (verso), 1315. This leaf from a 1315 Syrian copy of Ibn al-Razzaz al-Jazaris The Book of Knowledge of Ingenious Mechanical Devices

Leaf Excised from a Psalter: Flight Into Egypt, c. 1260. Creator: Unknown
Leaf Excised from a Psalter: Flight Into Egypt, c. 1260. Traditional locations within manuscript psalters were designated by decorated initials or, as is the case here, full-page miniatures

Christ in Majesty with the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist... c. 1300-1330. Creator: Unknown
Christ in Majesty with the Virgin and St. John the Evangelist: Single Leaf from a Book of Rules, c. 1300-1330. In this complex image, the Virgin and St

December - the Chateau de Vincennes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Paul Limbourg
December - the Chateau de Vincennes, 15th century, (1939). Decembre - Le Chateau De Vincennes. Hunting scene in a forest: dogs tear apart a wild boar. The man on the right sounds a horn

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Unveiling the Treasures: A Journey through Time and Knowledge" Step into the world of manuscripts, where history comes alive through ink and parchment. From Mozart's haunting Requiem excerpt to Stravinsky's revolutionary Rite of Spring, these pages hold the echoes of musical genius that have transcended centuries. Marvel at the intricate illustrations in the Book of Kells, as St. Matthew springs to life with vibrant colors and meticulous detail. Witness Byzantine mastery in Hippocrates' code of ethical conduct, a cross-shaped manuscript guiding healers through centuries past. Mendeleyev's periodic table revolutionized science, forever immortalizing his groundbreaking discoveries on paper. The court record from Salem witch trials serves as a chilling reminder of humanity's darkest moments, etched forever in time. William Blake's illustration from Songs of Innocence and Experience captures innocence lost amidst societal turmoil. Lindisfarne Gospels transport us back to an era when faith was illuminated by stunning artwork on every page. Witness Botticelli's Primavera come alive before your eyes; each brushstroke tells a story within this masterpiece. Bar Kokhba’s original Dead Sea Scroll reveals ancient wisdom preserved for generations to come. Finally, Wagner's Gotterdammerung takes center stage as his magnum opus unfolds on paper—a testament to human creativity and passion throughout history. These they are not mere relics; they are gateways to understanding our collective past—the triumphs, struggles, and aspirations that shape who we are today. Let their words and images guide you on a journey through time—an exploration that will leave you inspired by the power held within these fragile yet enduring pages.