MS Arabic 195

Book I 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. Includes treatises one to five inclusive. Hand note: Script: Naskh Ink: Black and red Scribe: Hanna, a physician Ownership note: Known owners: Husain bin Mustafa (1652 A.D.), 'Umar 'Abd al-Baqi (1679 A.D.), Hanna, a physician of Aleppo (1703 A.D.), Yusuf, a physician and son of Hanna, a physician (1744 A.D.), and Aspir son of Yusuf (1779 A.D.). Last three owners seem to represent three generations of one family of physicians. Another owner's entry is Husain bin 'Uthman. Acquisition note: Bought from Murad Baroody in Beyrouth, Lebanon for £4. Bought alongside 22 other manuscripts. Accessioned 12th March 1915.