The wonders of creation (1418). Ajib al-makhlqt wa-gharib al-mawjdt (The wonders of creation, or literally, Marvels of things created and miraculous aspects of things existing) by Zakriya ibn Muhammad al-Qazwini (circa 120383) is among the best known texts of the Islamic world. It is often referred to as The Cosmography. The work begins with an introduction, and is followed by two sections, the first on supra-terrestrial, the second on terrestrial creatures. Al-Qazwini concludes his work with a section on monsters and angels. This work is a translationof the original work into Ottoman Turkish in 15th century. Original Language: Ottoman Turkish. Year of Publication: 2012. Size: 19.5 x 29 x 6 cm. Original Manuscript is in Süleymaniye Manuscript Library, in Istanbul. It is an important work in terms of being the first Ajaib al mahlukat translation during the Ottoman period. The edition of this book printed today was completed with high printing technology and as a result of a long preparation work, the collection was transformed into a special fascimile edition just like this one. The item “1418 Ajaib Facsimile Handwritten Arabic Islamic Manuscript book no antique” is in sale since Tuesday, October 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Books\Antiquarian & Collectible”. The seller is “museumify” and is located in MERKEZ. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Year Printed: 2012
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Turkey
- Topic: Ecology, Environment
- Binding: Leather
- Region: Middle East
- Author: MUHAMMED BN MAHMÛD ET-TÛSÎ
- Subject: Science & Medicine
- Original/Facsimile: Facsimile
- Language: Ottoman Turkish
- Publisher: YEK
- Place of Publication: Turkey
- Special Attributes: Facsimile Edition