TERMINOLOGY
FOR THE CONSERVATION AND DESCRIPTION OF ISLAMIC MANUSCRIPTS
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INTRODUCTION
USER'S INSTRUCTION
BIBLIOGRAPHY & THANKS
TERMINOLOGY
The manuscript
Types of Manuscripts
The Manuscript Codex
Parts and positions
Materials
Textblock
Structure
The Binding
Textual Indicators, Decorative Forms and Techniques
Enclosures
Conservation
Condition issues
Materials
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INDEX OF TERMS
The Manuscript Codex
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Parts and positions
JOINT
The place at which the
covers
and
flaps
are joined to each other or to the
textblock
which acts as a hinge.
UBL OR. 10.783
AUTHORS: PAUL HEPWORTH AND KARIN SCHEPER