This volume meticulously catalogues Syriac manuscripts acquired by the British Museum since 1838. It serves as an essential reference for scholars and researchers interested in the history and content of these ancient texts, detailing the collection's significant additions over a specific historical period.

This catalogue is an authoritative reference work for scholars specializing in Syriac manuscripts and the history of the British Museum's collection. Its detailed approach ensures that researchers have access to precise information about the manuscripts included. The reproduction quality, as noted, aims to preserve the integrity of the original texts for future study.