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Lot 294
Sale 5372 - Rare Books & Manuscripts
Apr 10, 2014
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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$600
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Lot Description
1 vol.
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1 vol.
(Arabic Manuscript.) Koran in Naskhi Script. [Islamic Year 1260 (1844 AD).]
225 x 160mm, contemp brown morocco; spine repaired, scuffed, back cover detached but present. Borders ruled in red & blue, verses separated by gold discs, sura headings in red ink. Vocalized throughout. Leaf size 222 x 155mm, written surface 180 x 116 mm. Minor smudging at front & back. Complete.