What: An Ethiopian manuscript dated 1730 including the books of Samuel and Kings as well as an inventory of books and articles of dress and a list of clergy who were to undertake certain duties during certain months

Where: The British Library, 96 Euston Rd, London NW1 2DB

Ref: OR 487
Digital version – http://www.bl.uk/manuscripts/FullDisplay.aspx?ref=Or_487

Provenance:
Stamped at the front: “Presented by the Secretary of State for India Aug. 1868”
Listed as part of the “Magdala collection” in William Wright’s Catalogue of the Ethiopic manuscripts in the British Museum acquired since the year 1847