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1723 Copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ Possibly Morant’s (?) and Japanese Stamp Collection

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; …

Date Range: 1723; [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]; [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / V500 / S20

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts

Accession Number: Unknown

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Responsibility: Nicholas Morant (?), Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1723; [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]; [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]

Physical Description: 2 books (1 published, 1 stamp book)

History / Biographical: Humphrey Prideaux (1648-1724) was born in Cornwall and eventually became a Doctor of Divinity. Prideaux was an author of multiple textual works pertaining to faith and particularly Christianity. He was the Dean of Norwich from 1702 until his death in 1724.

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; front believed to be by Nicholas Morant (?), side unknown. Also includes book of Japanese stamps collected by Nicholas Morant; many not dated, various designs and sizes, annotated on covers with Nicholas Morant's personal ink stamp.

Storage Range: In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 75 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 91

Subject Access: Religion; Biography; Stamps; Postage

Geographic Access: England; Japan; Canada

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).

Language: English

Conservation: 'Mahomet' book must be stored with protective barrier to prevent further damage (i.e. acid-free paper).

Creator: Humphrey Prideaux, Nicholas Morant

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.ccel.org/ccel/prideaux

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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A brief illustrated guide to understanding Islam

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1997

Author: Ibrahim, I. A.

Publisher: Houston, TX : Darussalam

Edition: 2nd ed., 3rd printing

Call Number: 05.5 Ib7a

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Author: Ibrahim, I. A.

Responsibility: I. A. Ibrahim

Edition: 2nd ed., 3rd printing

Publisher: Houston, TX : Darussalam

Published Date: 1997

Physical Description: 74 pages

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Religion

ISBN: 9960340112

Call Number: 05.5 Ib7a

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: URL pertains to the the books official website

Websites

https://www.islam-guide.com/

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McDougall reflections : the future of the Indians of Canada

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1996

Author: McDougall, John Chantler

Publisher: Calgary : McDougall Stoney Mission Society

Edition: 1st ed

Call Number: 07.2 M14f Pam

Author: McDougall, John Chantler

Responsibility: by the Rev. John Chantler & Elizabeth Boyd McDougall; prepared by Gerald Hutchinson & Stephen Wilk

Edition: 1st ed

Publisher: Calgary : McDougall Stoney Mission Society

Published Date: 1996

Physical Description: 20 p. : maps, ports

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Series: Historical booklet / McDougall Stoney Mission Society ; no. 1

Subjects: Missionaries; Religion

Notes: First published in 1905 in the Canadian Methodist Magazine, vol.61 (1905). Contents of 1996 edition: The future of the Indians of Canada / Reverend John McDougall; 19th Century Canada [map] indicating McDougall family history, 1821-1873; Just a few sentences about the Indian / Elizabeth Boyd McDougall; A profile of the Rev. Dr. John McDougall / Stephen Wilk; Indian Psalm 23 : a translation from the Cree