The Koran, Commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed, Translated into English Immediately from the Original Arabic

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The Koran, Commonly called the Alcoran of Mohammed,Translated into English Immediately from the Original Arabic. London: for Hawes, Clarke, and Collins, 1764.
Second edition of George Sale's (1697-1736) translation, in two octavo volumes, illustrated with five engraved plates: the folding map of Arabia, three genealogical tables (two folding),and folding plan of Mecca all present, titles printed in red and black, the set bound in uniform contemporary speckled calfskin; spines darkened, front joint of volume one split, board still attached, head caps bumped with some loss, 8 x 4 3/4 in. (2)
Estimate $300-400

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