| ISBN |
9789004170360 (hardback : alk. paper) |
| Author |
Gacek, Adam |
| Title |
Arabic manuscripts : a vademecum for readers / by Adam Gacek |
| Publisher |
Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2009 |
| Physical desc. |
xviii, 338, [12] p. ; ill. (some col.) ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Handbook of Oriental studies The Near and Middle East 98 |
| Bibliography etc. |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Summary Note |
The main sequence is comprised of approximately 200 entries dealing with almost all aspects of Arabic manuscript studies (codicology and paleography); includes appendices covering abbreviations, letterforms, sūrah-headings, major reference works, and a guide to the description of manuscripts, as well as charts of major historical periods and dynasties. |
| Subject |
Manuscripts, Arabic -- Handbooks, manuals, etc |
| Manuscripts, Arabic -- History -- Handbooks, manuals, etc |
| Paleography, Arabic -- Handbooks, manuals, etc |
| Codicology -- Handbooks, manuals, etc |
| Arabic language -- Handbooks, manuals, etc |
| Series Added Entry |
Handbuch der Orientalistik ; Erste Abteilung |
