Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library, MS Or 49

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Metadata

DS ID:

DS6700

Shelfmark:

MS Or 49

Title:

Kitāb Uṣū̄l al-handasah wa-al-ḥisāb; manuscript] /

Author:

Euclid

Euclid WIKIDATA

Date:

between 1830 and 1899?

nineteenth century (dates CE) AAT

Language:

Arabic

Arabic WIKIDATA

Physical Description:

Extent: 175 foliated leaves : paper, illustrations ; 205 x 140 (135 x 60) mm, bound to 205 x 135 mm

Former Owner(s):

Smith, David Eugene, 1860-1944

David Eugene Smith WIKIDATA

Note:

Manuscript codex.
Translation of Euclid's Elements with geographical figures, marginal and inserted notes.
Title from introduction (f. 1v).
Given to D.E. Smith on April 8, 1933 in Iran. Note on inside cover "D.E. Smith No. 25 Commentary on Euclid. Gift from Dr. Sadiq.".
Layout: 19 long lines; wide margins for diagrams and marginalia.
Script: Written in naskh in black ink; marginal notations in nastaʻliq in black ink; pointed.
Decoration: Geometrical figures in red and black; red overlines and abbreviations.
Shelfmark: MS Or 49.
Origin: Likely copied in the mid- to late-19th century.

Keyword:

History

secondary sewing (endband techniques)

Islamic bindings

frame covers

compound endbands

inlays (decorative components)

Presentation inscriptions

manuscripts (documents)

Early works

diagrams

trough-marbled paper

codices (bound manuscripts)

Manuscripts, Arabic

Geometry

Arab countries

Institutional Record:

https://clio.columbia.edu/catalog/15265560

IIIF Manifest:

https://iiif.archive.org/iiif/ldpd_15265560_000/manifest.json

Holding Institution:

Columbia University Rare Book & Manuscript Library