06-01-201306-01-2013
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June 1, 2013 11:00 AMCalender
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Dalail al-Khayyirat, Guide to Good Deeds, Prayers, Poetry.

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$780$650
Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 2658BLocation: BostonDate / Time: June 01, 2013 11:00AM

Description:

Dalail al-Khayyirat, Guide to Good Deeds, Prayers, Poetry.
Manuscript on paper in Arabic, northern or western Africa, 19th century, with geometric designs in colors and stylized illuminations of Mecca and Medina, text in dark brown to black ink, within a double ruled red compartment, with special words in red, green, and yellow ink throughout, in a contemporary flap binding with older repairs, blind stamped, in a modern case; slight thumbing and water stains, even toning to text leaves, 4 x 4 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-400


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Keywords

Mecca, Medina, western Africa