Antique Manuscripts

The scroll has a beautiful warm brown color, this deep color is due to the process used in making the scroll, this process ages to a deeper color over the centuries. You and your children can gain a deeper appreciation for the Bible by holding one of the earliest Hebrew writings in their hands.

This DVD comprises digital facsimiles of 46 rare alchemy manuscripts from 16-18 century. The manuscripts were written in multiple languages including English, German, Latin and French. The DVD includes 10000 pages with many amazing illustrations.

Size of the leaf : ca. 7.4" x 5.25"(190 mm x 135 mm). Pictured : Both sides of the leaf for sale. Condition: As shown, on vellum with the customary evidence of storing or ageing: toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

Measures 19 inches by 11 inches Dated 14 September 1640 Contents relate to the Bargain and Sale of a new Dwelling house in Gargrave in the County of York with barns, laithes and buildings, garths, gardens, barksides, crofts, tofts, closes or enclosures of meadow, moor or pasture ground Includes Beast gates or Cattle gates lying in the Territories of Gargrave People named in the agreement are: • Christopher Carr of Gargrave, Yeoman • Lawrance Emmett of Bank Newton in the County of York, Gent • Robert Tatcham of Eshton in Craven in the County of York, Yeoman.

It looks like it is a collection from different authors because of the different scripts. Great addition to any collection.

W: 7" x L: 9,5".

Enormous manuscript book contains archived court letters from Turin and Sicignano as well as other locations in The Kingdom of Naples throughout the period of 1798 to 1803. First 28 pages are missing.

A 17th century hand written paper document addressed “To all Christian People.” Relates to the Release of a ‘Mansion’ in Eshton in Yorkshire. Very good clean condition for a paper document of this age Measures 12 inches by 8½ inches Dated 16 September 1692 Signed and sealed by: • William Baker of Eshton in the County of York, Yeoman William Baker confirms that he has Released a Mansion Cottage or Dwelling house and barn, 2 garths and one Croft in Eshton to: • James Carr of Gargrave in the County of York Condition Contents complete. 2 small holes and 2 pinholes (not affecting the contents). Slightly tatty edges. Very good clean condition for age. All ink clear and free of fading.

Size: 7.5" x 11".

An 18th century vellum document relating to the Manor of Dunnington Measures 13½ inches by 8 inches Dated 5 November 1729 Relates to a Cottage with garth and Common right The previous tenant was Robert Pinkney (now deceased) – one of the customary tenants of the Manor His brother William Pinkney came to Court and prayed to be admitted tenant to the premises. Permission was granted by the Steward on behalf of the Lord of the Manor Condition No holes or tears. The lower left margin is slightly uneven: this is not damage but is a natural variation in the vellum. Some darkening in places but all contents clear and easy to read. The blue paper revenue stamp is loose and has some loss.

Condition: As shown, on fine vellum in good condition with the customary evidence of storing or ageing: toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc. Therefore, you can be confident that this item will not deteriorate beyond the natural aging process.

This color is due to the process used in making the scroll, this process ages to a deeper color over the centuries. You and your children can gain a deeper appreciation for the Bible by holding one of the earliest Hebrew writings in their hands.

A large decorative liturgical manuscript leaf on vellum, written most likely in a French scriptorium around 1600. Most of the soiling could be removed by using a proper eraser. Size of the leaf : ca. 22.25" x 15.4"(560 mm x 390 mm).

Dated 1754. L: 9,5" W: 6,5".

Size: 8" x 12.5".

HAND WRITTEN MANUSCRIPT IN ANCIENT BYZANTINE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE SPOKEN IN THE 16TH & 17TH CENTURY. YEAR UNKOWN. PICTURES SHOWN ARE ENOUGH FOR AN EXPERT TO VALIDATE THE AUTHENTICITY OF THE MANUSCRIPT AND ITS AGE.

Transcription of Charlotte Bronte Juvenilia, short story titled "Something About Arthur." Includes chapters: introduction, text, explanatory notes, deletions and corrections in the mss, and alterations of punctuation.

This is a leaf from a collection of prayers including Muhammad al-Jazuli’s Dala’il al Khayrat wa Shawariq al-Anwar, North African, probably Talmason, circa 1790 (132 x 110 mm.). There are variable lines to the page written in Maghribi script, written by bin Suleyman bin Yacoub al-Najjar, at Talmasan, with titles and significant words picked out in various colors.

Therefore, you can be confident that this item will not deteriorate beyond the natural aging process.

Rumi, was a 13th-century Persian Sunni Muslim poet, jurist, Islamic scholar, theologian, and Sufi mystic originally from Greater Khorasan. Rumi's influence transcends national borders and ethnic divisions: Rumi's works are written mostly in Persian, but occasionally he also used Turkish, Arabic and Greek.

Condition: As shown, on fine vellum in very good condition with the customary evidence of storing or ageing: toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

Size of the leaf : ca. 8" x 6"(205 mm x 152 mm). Pictured : Both sides of the leaf for sale. Condition: As shown, on fine vellum in very good condition with the customary evidence of storing or ageing: toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

Condition: As shown, on fine vellum in good condition with the customary evidence of storing or ageing: toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc. Therefore, you can be confident that this item will not deteriorate beyond the natural aging process.

Condition: As shown, on fine vellum in good condition with minor traces of use and minimal evidence of storing or ageing: almost imperceptible toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

A hand written vellum Marriage Settlement with a separate paper Indenture Dated on consecutive days – relate to the same people Measures 29 inches by 23½ inches Dated 3 March 1794 People named in the agreement are: • Job Golby of the Parish of Arley in the County of Warwick, Blacksmith • Benjamin Holbecke the Younger of Stowley Hill in the Parish of Arley, Gentleman • Lydia Harris of Over Whitacre in the County of Warwick, Widow • Thomas Clarke of Astley in the County of Warwick, Ribbon Weaver • Thomas Holbecke of Coleshill in the County of Warwick, Gentleman A marriage is intended between Job Golby and Lydia Harris Lydia is entitled to one third of the estate of her late husband, John Harris.

Condition of this leaf is Fine [F]. A Great Gift For Any Manuscript Collector. for more information.

An illuminated leaf from a Book of Hours on vellum, written most likely in a French Scriptorium around 1485. Condition: As shown, on vellum in good condition with the customary evidence of storing or ageing: toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

London: Printed for T. Cadell, 1785. (so stated). With a preface for the 1785 edition and three additional prayers. Tall 8vo., full contemporary calf recently rebacked wiht a new leather spine, xvi, 233, (1)pp.

Condition: As shown, on fine vellum in very good condition with the customary evidence of storing or ageing: toning of the vellum, soiling or staining, edge flaws, original flaws in the vellum, etc.

What you see is a beautiful Islamic handwritten manuscript. pages represents and Amulet for protection against Evil &Bad Eye. The text is beautiful and written with black and red ink. The script says “La Ilaha Illa Allah " (No God Allah is the only God) - ( لا اله الا الله ).

OTTOMAN TURKISH ARABIC ISLAMIC OLD MANUSCRIPT PRAYER HAVASS BOOK! It is a complete small book. It has leather cover. the book.

OTTOMAN TURKISH ARABIC ISLAMIC OLD MANUSCRIPT PRAYER HAVASS BOOK! (Ottoman Turkish in Arabic letters).

All known details are given above. Color variation may be possible.

MANUSCRIPT FROM 1510. It contains the notarial Deed of a Lands Sale in, Laguardia, La Ríoja, Spain. Manuscrito de Venta de Tierras en Laguardia, La Ríoja.