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Description:
Arabic Manuscript on Paper with Three Miniatures, Qu'ran. Small-format manuscript on fine polished paper, with opening decorated bifolium, three full-page miniature paintings (not written over existing text),and text in compartments throughout, in black, red, and gold ink, damage to the fore-edges of many leaves neatly repaired throughout, some breaks along compartment lining of pages, in later black morocco (worn, breaking at joints),6 x 3 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
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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.