Maps and Atlases Leiden on the map One of the first printed maps of the town, published just after the relief of Leiden 'at the house of Johannes Liefrinck' Martijn Storms • 02-09-2009
Manuscripts, Archives and Letters Latin gospel book from the Franco-Saxon School Each gospel in the Leiden manuscript opens with two illuminated pages built up with decorative elements and letters. André Bouwman • 19-08-2009
Middle Eastern Special Collections A Moroccan Quran handed down through history Raphelengius was by no means the first European owner of this Quran fragment, as notices of previous owners show. Arnoud Vrolijk • 29-07-2009
Early Printed and Rare Books Monuments français inédits by Willemin & Pottier The illustrations of this book had a major influence on nineteenth century artists in France, drawing attention to the rich heritage of medieval art and architecture. Jef Schaeps • 15-07-2009
Prints, Drawings and Portraits · Asian Special Collections The bull, the tiger and the palm-wine tapper: a Balinese fable depicted At the end of the fable the tiger is defeated by this palmwine-tapper, who is inspired by the gods. Guest author • 02-07-2009
Early Printed and Rare Books · Middle Eastern Special Collections The Gardens of Paradise for elderly ladies The Muhammediye, a popular devotional work from Turkey, has always enjoyed great popularity, especially among elderly ladies. Arnoud Vrolijk • 04-06-2009
