Wadh.Minasian 727 (The Ferdowsi Library, Wadham College, University of Oxford)
Oriental Manuscripts Minasian Collection
Collection 106
A collection of two books on different subjects
Physical Description
Binding
Black leather, 17 × 11 cm, front + back cover, single layer of leather only.
Ruled, tooled edges.
History
Provenance and Acquisition
Donated to The Ferdowsi Library by Dr Caro Minasian in 1972.
1) Persian Catalogue Sequence Number 73
Contents
Islamic jurisprudence
According to the available catalogues, there is no other instance found of this copy, so it is most likely unique.
References
Sequence Number in the Persian Catalogue:
- FAW 73
Physical Description
Collation
Layout
17 lines per page
Hand(s)
Nastaʿalīq, Naskh, and Shikastah Nastaʿalīq, three hands, regular hand.
History
2) Persian Catalogue Sequence Number 939
Contents
This is a treatise mostly on shortened prayers (ṣalāh).
Islam--Customs and practices
References
Sequence Number in the Persian Catalogue:
- FAW 939
Physical Description
Collation
Layout
17 lines per page
Hand(s)
Cursive Nastaʿalīq, one hand, regular hand
History
Additional Information
Record Sources
Availability
Entry to the Library is permitted upon presentation of a valid university ID card (for admissions procedures, please visit Wadham College Library, Persian Studies Section). Please Contact persian.library@wadham.ox.ac.uk for further information on the availability of this manuscript.
Funding of Cataloguing
Wadham College (University of Oxford)
Key to Abbreviations
- FAW:
Please fill out your details.