Seven treatises on mathematics, astronomy and statics
Date:
1784/1784
Description:
Physical description: Material: Eastern laid paperDimensions: 230 x 130 mm leaf [150 x 80 mm written]Foliation: India Office Library foliation stamped in black inkRuling:
Misṭarah; 12 lines per page; vertical spacing 8 lines per 10 cmScript:
Nasta‘līqInk: Black ink, with rubricated headings and overlinings and diagrams in redDecoration: Every opening and every page has a border in gold, black and red ink; the first opening (ff. 2v-3r) is extensively illuminated in gold, red, green and blueBinding: Hybrid binding with European and Islamic-style features; leather doublureCondition: Excellent condition; book block re-sewn, boards reattached and spine replacedMarginalia: Very few and all appear to be by copyistSeals: ff.1r and 208v