MAJMU'AT AL-MUTAWASSITAT, ('THE COMPENDIUM OF INTERMEDIATE BOOKS'), A RARE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT COMPENDIUM OF TREATISES ON MATHEMATICS AND ASTRONOMY COMPILED BY NASIR AL-DIN AL-TUSI, COPIED IN BAGHDAD IN 682 AH/1283 AD, THE FINAL PART COMPLETED IN 706...
MAJMU'AT AL-MUTAWASSITAT, ('THE COMPENDIUM OF INTERMEDIATE BOOKS'), A RARE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT COMPENDIUM OF TREATISES ON MATHEMATICS AND ASTRONOMY COMPILED BY NASIR AL-DIN AL-TUSI, COPIED IN BAGHDAD IN 682 AH/1283 AD, THE FINAL PART COMPLETED IN 706 AH/1306 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 144 leaves, 33 lines to the page written in a small neat naskh in black ink, catchwords picked out in red, the text interspersed with numerous mathematical diagrams, a few inserts, some in original copyist's hand, some later, colophons recording copying dates of 682 AH/1283 AD and 706 AH/1306 AD, marginal glosses and collation notes throughout in at least five hands, the earliest dated 688 AH/1289 AD and 756 AH/1355 AD, in a brown morocco binding with stamped central cartouches outlined in gold with marbled doublures
25.5 by 19.5cm.
Condition Report:
In fairly good overall condition, marginal edge repairs throughout, some worming with associated repair, one loose leaf towards the end, otherwise ink strong and bold, pages generally clean, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
Acquired in the early 20th century by a European scholar of Middle Eastern Studies. Sotheby’s London, 7 October 2009, lot 21.
Private collection, UK.
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MAJMU'AT AL-MUTAWASSITAT, ('THE COMPENDIUM OF INTERMEDIATE BOOKS'), A RARE AND HIGHLY IMPORTANT COMPENDIUM OF TREATISES ON MATHEMATICS AND ASTRONOMY COMPILED BY NASIR AL-DIN AL-TUSI, COPIED IN BAGHDAD IN 682 AH/1283 AD, THE FINAL PART COMPLETED IN 706 AH/1306 AD
Arabic manuscript on paper, 144 leaves, 33 lines to the page written in a small neat naskh in black ink, catchwords picked out in red, the text interspersed with numerous mathematical diagrams, a few inserts, some in original copyist's hand, some later, colophons recording copying dates of 682 AH/1283 AD and 706 AH/1306 AD, marginal glosses and collation notes throughout in at least five hands, the earliest dated 688 AH/1289 AD and 756 AH/1355 AD, in a brown morocco binding with stamped central cartouches outlined in gold with marbled doublures
25.5 by 19.5cm.
Condition Report:
In fairly good overall condition, marginal edge repairs throughout, some worming with associated repair, one loose leaf towards the end, otherwise ink strong and bold, pages generally clean, as viewed.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Provenance:
Acquired in the early 20th century by a European scholar of Middle Eastern Studies. Sotheby’s London, 7 October 2009, lot 21.
Private collection, UK.
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