Details

Subject(s)

• Islamic occultism [Browse]
• Islamic magic [Browse]
• Arabic alphabet—Symbolic aspects [Browse]
• Symbolism of numbers—Islamic countries [Browse]

Summary note

Collection of short texts on occult subjects regarding letter and number symbolism, illustrated with tables, diagrams, magic squares, and symbols.

Notes

• Ms. codex.
• Title from fol. 1a by a later hand.
• Physical description: Varying lines per page; written in small ruqʻah and naskh scripts in black on machine-made paper. Numerous tables, diagrams, magic squares, and symbols. In excellent condition.

Binding note

Modern library binding.

Language note

Ottoman Turkish and Arabic.

Source acquisition

Purchase; Worldwide Antiquarian, 04/29/2012 (2012-98)

Other title(s)

Ilm al-huruf

Title on first flyleaf

• ʻIlm al-ʻadad

OCLC

794923382

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