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Description:
Arabic Manuscript on Paper, Qur'an. Small octavo format manuscript on polished paper, gilt-decorated double carpet title page, text within ruled compartments throughout, final leaf damaged (ruled frame has etched through the paper detaching the inner part of the compartment containing the text, which although detached is present),browning and water staining to leaves, bound in gilt-tooled red morocco, rebacked, 6 x 3 1/2 x 2 in.
Estimate $200-300
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John Dorfman
Director, Books & Manuscripts
508-970-3293
Fine Books & Manuscripts
The Fine Books & Manuscripts department delivers scholarship, expertise, and attention to detail in appraisals, evaluations, and auctions of rare books and historically important material ranging from medieval manuscripts to presidential documents.