MS Arabic 196

Book II of one of the most important medical manuscripts from the 10th century by Iranian physician 'Ali ibn al-'Abbas al-Majusi, written for King 'Adud al-Dawla. Hand note: Script: Naskh Ink: Black Ownership note: Known owners: ibn Yusuf (1712 A.D>), Toma Butrus Jibara, a physician (1803 A.D.), and Yusuf Mihluli Yusuf Awad. Acquisition note: Bought from Murad Baroody in Beyrouth, Lebanon for £4. Bought alongside 22 other manuscripts. Accessioned 12th March 1915.