Manuscript Prayer Book in Bohairic Coptic with Arabic Headings, Fragment.

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Manuscript Prayer Book in Bohairic Coptic with Arabic Headings, Fragment. (Egypt, 15th-16th century).
Quarto, ten unnumbered laid paper leaves, text in red and black throughout, with decorated capitals, with catchwords; prayers in Coptic throughout without the usual parallel Arabic, bound in modern parchment, 6 3/4 x 9 in.
Estimate $500-700


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