Author
Plimpton, George A. (George Arthur), 1855-1936, Aristotle, Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C., Muslim World Manuscripts (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
Publication Date
1700
Subject
Hermetism -- Early works to 1800, Manuscripts, Arabic, Talismans -- Religious aspects -- Early works to 1800, Astrology, Arab -- Early works to 1800
Type
Book
Language
Arabic
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
1 online resource (59 leaves) : paper, illustrations
Library
University of Michigan Library
Library Asset ID
1109846362
Record ID
11102811575
Library Location
Flint Thompson Library, UM Ann Arbor Libraries, University Library
Date
Possibly between 1700-1850
Notes
Shelfmark: MS Or 276., Origin: The item is undated, but perhaps copied in the 18th or first half of the 19th century., Decoration: Rubrications in red. 23 small monochrome illustrations on brown paper pasted onto the substrate (f. 34v-37r, 38v-39v, 40v-41v, 42v, 44v-46r)., Script: Written in clear naskh in black ink; pointed., Layout: 13 lines per page with some lines shortened when necessary to fit an image., Foliation: Foliated in Hindu-Arabic numerals in pencil, upper center recto. Catchwords every verso, lower left., Title from title page and introduction (f. 4r)., Manuscript codex., Formerly owned by George A. Plimpton (bookplate inside front cover).
Sample Text
Copy of a treatise on talismans and astrology said to be by Aristotle who wrote it for Alexander the Great, then said to have been translated into Arabic at the request of the Caliph al-Muʻtaṣim. 23 ink illustrations of various creatures drawn on slightly darker paper pasted onto the substrate.
Erişim
Digital version available with no restrictions
Katkıda Bulunanlar
Plimpton, George A. (George Arthur), 1855-1936, former owner., Aristotle, attributed name., Alexander, the Great, 356 B.C.-323 B.C., attributed name., Muslim World Manuscripts (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
Oluşturulma
[between 1700 and 1850?]
Son Dizinleme Tarihi
20251208
Biçim
Book, Available Online
Medya Biçimi
Mode of access: Internet., Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials. Version 1. December 2002.
Açıklama Kaynağı Notu
Item cataloged from digital facsimile and existing description.
Konular (Diğer)
Manuscripts, Arabic, Hermetism, Astrology, Arab, Half covers, Early works, Manuscripts (documents), Diagrams, Codices (bound manuscripts)