A 19th-century Arabic manuscript owned by the National Institution Museum of Macedonia

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A 19th-century Arabic manuscript owned by the National Institution Museum of Macedonia, with inventory number MM 8975U, and the following basic identification data:

Title: Discovery of Superficiality (Keshf ul mina)
Author: Muhammad Mahmud bin Ali;
Scribe: Muhammad Jalaluddin al-Uskubi;
Year of transcription: 1894/95 (1310 AH);
Place: Skopje;
Reference: Inv. No. MM 8975U;
Holder: National Institution Museum of Macedonia;
Type: Oriental manuscript in Arabic script;
Technique: Composition of paper and inks;
Binding: Hardcover binding made of cardboard and leather;
Dimensions: 20 x 28 cm;
Number of folios: 182.