MS Arabic 42

A guide to various methods to protect against poisons and ways in which to enrich ones health, discussing topics including nutritious foods, ways to cook particular ingredients, oils and ointments. The manuscript was dedicated to the Mamluk Sultan, Abu-n-Nasr Qansuh al-Ghuri (1446-1516 A.D.). Hand note: Script:Naskh Ink:Black Scribe: Ownership note: Known owners: Acquisition note: Bought from Dahdah Moussali and Muhammad Ibn Yusuf, Damascus, April 1934, including 101 manuscripts for the value of £300.