RSPA 114 (Oriental Manuscripts, British Library)
India Office Library
Jones Collection
Royal Society Arabic and Persian
Contents
1 copy of al-Shifāʾ by Ibn Sīnā
Language(s): Arabic
ff.1v and 2r contain the Introduction by Abū ʿUbayd al-Jūzajānī, who was one of Ibn Sīnā's disciples.
This copy of al-Shifāʾ contains sections on logic, geometry, astrology and music, as well as the four maqālāt.
Physical Description
European numerals in pencil.
Condition
Extensive worm damage. Supports and guards. Some folios pulling away from supports.
Layout
Hand(s)
Black nastaʿlīq with rubrications.
Decoration
There are many diagrams and illustrations drawn within the textblock throughout the manuscript, particularly geometrical and mathematical illustrations. Diagrams are often, but not always, drawn in red ink.
At least one hand that is not the scribe's has written occasional marginal comments, and the occasional marginal diagram, e.g. f.155v
Binding
Standard India Office half-leather binding with supports and guards and wine-coloured endpapers.
Accompanying Material
History
Provenance and Acquisition
RSPA 1-118 were presented to the Royal Society in January 1792 by Sir William and Lady Jones. According to the Wilkins catalogue, this manuscript was presented by Lady Jones.
The Royal Society's collection of 280 Persian and Arabic, and 86 Sanskrit manuscripts were transferred to the India Office Library in 1876.
1876
India Office Library
Record Sources
Availability
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Funding of Cataloguing
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