| Description |
30 linear feet (ca. 200 v.) |
| Form |
Selected manuscripts available on microfilm; New York Public Library; *ZL-334 |
| Summary |
Collection consists of manuscripts written in Arabic on paper and vellum ranging from the 7th century to the late 19th century. Items include versions of the Koran and the Bible with commentaries, religious treatises, prayers, and prayer books. Literary writings are poems, proverbs, sayings, traditions, and biographical accounts. Other works concern logic, metaphysics, philosophy, astronomy, astrology, magic, medicine, law, history, and science. Also, grammars and dictionaries, and miscellaneous items such as rings and seals. |
| Restricted Access |
Restricted access; Manuscripts and Archives Division; Permit must be requested at the division indicated. |
| Access |
Microfilm must be used in lieu of originals when available. |
| Indexed In: |
Schmitz, Barbara. Islamic manuscripts in the New York Public Library, 1992. |
| Language |
A few manuscripts are in Turkish and Persian. |
| Linking Entry |
Forms part of Oriental Manuscripts Collection. |
| Subject |
Muḥammad, Prophet, d. 632.
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Bible.
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Koran.
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Arabic language.
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Arabic literature.
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Astrology, Arab.
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Astronomy, Arab.
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Philosophy, Arab.
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| Genre/Form |
Finger rings.
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Seals.
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| Added Author |
Schiff Collection.
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| In: |
(CStRLIN)NYPW96-A114. |
| Standard no. |
*ZZ-25693 |
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*ZZ-12043 |
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*ZZ-26361 |
| Call No. |
MssCol 116
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| Research Call Number |
MssCol 116
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