Author
Edwards, Christopher, 1956-, Sotheby's (Firm)
Subject
Islam—Prayers and devotions—Early works to 1800
Type
kitap
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Library
Princeton University Library
Library Asset ID
9930594063506421
Record ID
rb68xg908
Library Location
WHS 26.6
Date
0900-01-01T00:00:00Z/1100-12-31T23:59:59Z — 0900-1100
Notes
An example of early Arabic block printing. The text is divided into five sections: a decorative formulaic heading and four blocks of text. The first two blocks are Koranic; the last two are prayers and invocations. | Block printed text in Kufic script. 27.1 x 6.5 cm. No vocalization; text unpointed. Right hand margin eroded in places; some text lost., Paper is unglazed handmade stock. Backed with paper as a preservation measure., Note on back of shelf-list card: See R. R. Bulliet, "Medieval Arabic Tarsh: A Forgotten Chapter in the History of Printing," Journal of the American Oriental Society 107 (1987), 427-438. | WHS fragment acquired at auction (Sotheby's, London, Oriental Manuscripts, 22 October 1993, lot no. 25) by William H. Scheide through Christopher Edwards.
Alternatif
Lā ilāha illā Allāh.
Koleksiyonlar
Early Arabic printed works, Collections Donated to Princeton University Library, The Scheide Library, Printed Rare Books at PUL
