Author
Meyerhof, Max, 1874-1945
Publication Date
1500
Subject
Manuscripts, Arabic -- Michigan -- Ann Arbor, Astronomy, Arab, Horology
Type
Book
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
Yes
Physical Dimensions
1 v. ([24] p.) ; 22 cm
Library
University of Michigan Library
Library Asset ID
1194609111
Record ID
990026017950106381
Library Location
UM Ann Arbor Libraries, University Library
Date
16th century (exact date unknown)
Notes
Text rubricated; many marginal and interlinear corrections and assorted doodlings in the hand of the copyist., Purchased in Cairo, 1933/34. Owner's mark: on cover, manuscript notes in handwriting of Max Meyerhof.
Sample Text
[1] consists of at least 7 bābs, missing the beginning and end, and is on timekeeping by solar methods; [2] consists of 15 bābs, missing the beginning and the last page(s) of the khātimah, and is on timekeeping by night using the stars and the characteristics of the Byzantine and Coptic calendars. The item in hand seems to have been used for practice in copying.
Katkıda Bulunanlar
Meyerhof, Max, 1874-1945, former owner.
Son Dizinleme Tarihi
20251210
Biçim
Book, Manuscript, Available Online
Koleksiyonda
Tracy W. McGregor Collection of Arabic, Persian, and Turkish Mathematical and Astronomical Manuscripts. (CStRLIN)MIUH92-20.
Elde Ediliş
McGregor Fund
