Signed Manuscripts Conference at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina
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Alexandria, 24 January 2005–The Manuscript Center at the Bibliotheca Alexandrina (BA) is organizing an international conference to be held during 26-28 April 2005 under the theme of Signed Manuscripts.
A signed manuscript receives more attention and care if it bears the signature of an eminent intellectual, who has made rich and multi-faceted contributions to Arabic and universal legacy.
The conference seeks to showcase the vast array of rare Arabic manuscripts which bear autographs of eminent figures of Arabic-Islamic heritage. The topical coverage includes autographed manuscripts, marginalia, commentaries, ex-libris inscriptions, collation references, or ijazas written in the handwriting of leading Arab scholars. The term Signed Manuscripts also covers autographed Ma’ājim al-Shuyukh, original scientific treatises, etc.
Dr. Ismail Serageldin, Director of the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, has announced that many Arab and foreign scientists, specialized in heritage research, will participate in the conference. He also added that on the occasion of the conference, BA will launch its first book on signed manuscripts.