English summary: In 2010, the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek in Munich hosted an exhibition of 262 examples of Islamic manuscripts from its vast collections, marking the centennial of a groundbreaking exhibition of the same objects in 1910. Additionally, the new exhibition showcased 80 examples of new acquisitions from the last century. These include Qur'anic manuscripts and prayer books, illustrated Arabic and Turkish manuscripts, Persian miniatures, calligraphies, and examples of specialized book binding. This catalog, ...
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English summary: In 2010, the Bayerische Staatsbibliothek in Munich hosted an exhibition of 262 examples of Islamic manuscripts from its vast collections, marking the centennial of a groundbreaking exhibition of the same objects in 1910. Additionally, the new exhibition showcased 80 examples of new acquisitions from the last century. These include Qur'anic manuscripts and prayer books, illustrated Arabic and Turkish manuscripts, Persian miniatures, calligraphies, and examples of specialized book binding. This catalog, written in German and English, is lavishly illustrated. German description: Als eine der weltweit bedeutendsten Universalbibliotheken hat die Bayerische Staatsbibliothek seit uber 450 Jahren eine Sammlung von 16.700 orientalischen Handschriften aufgebaut, in der sich 4000 Manuskripte aus dem islamischen Kulturkreis befinden. Von besonderer Relevanz sind die Ankaufe der Bibliotheken Johann Albrecht Widmanstetters 1558 und Etienne Quatremeres 1858, aber auch die Erwerbungen der letzten 40 Jahre. Parallel zu der umfangreichen Ausstellung von Meisterwerken muhammedanischer Kunst 1910 in Munchen veranstaltete die Bayerische Staatsbibliothek im Furstensaal mit 262 Exponaten die erste grosse und umfassende Schau ihrer islamischen Handschriften. Zum 100-jahrigen Jubilaum dieser Prasentation stellt die Bibliothek im Furstensaal noch einmal diejenigen Objekte aus, die 1910 gezeigt wurden, wahrend sie in ihrer Schatzkammer herausragende Neuerwerbungen aus den letzten 100 Jahren vorstellt. Zu den 80 Exponaten zahlen Koranhandschriften und Gebetbucher, illustrierte arabische und turkische Manuskripte, persische Miniaturhandschriften, Kalligraphien und Beispiele besonderer Buchtechniken. Der Katalog in deutscher und englischer Sprache ist reich bebildert.
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Fine. Text in German, English. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 240 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
