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Arab roots of gemology : Ahmad ibn Yusuf al Tifaschi's Best thoughts on the best of stones / translated and with commentary by Samar Najm Abul Huda.
By: Tīfāshī, Aḥmad ibn Yūsuf
Language: English, Arabic Publisher: Lanham, Md. ; London : Scarecrow, 1998.Description: xix, 271 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.ISBN: 0810832941Uniform titles: Azhār al-afkār fī jawāhir al-aḥjār. English Subject(s): Gemology -- Early works to 1800 | Precious stones -- Early works to 1800 | Gem cutting -- Arab countries -- Early works to 1800 | Precious stones -- Arab countries -- Folklore -- Early works to 1800
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Includes facsim. of original Arabic manuscript.
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British Museum | Middle East | Shelves | ISL K 5 TIF (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | ME000000013211 |
Total holds: 0
Bibliography: p. 255-259.
Includes facsim. of original Arabic manuscript.