Illuminated Koran in Arabic c.1780
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Heading: (Koran)
Author:
Title: The Koran (Qu'ran)
Place Published: No Place
Publisher:
Date Published: [c.1780]
Description:
Author:
Title: The Koran (Qu'ran)
Place Published: No Place
Publisher:
Date Published: [c.1780]
Description:
Approximately 290 leaves (approx. 575 pages) of hand-written text. With two leaf title page ornately decorated with liquid gold and a variety of colors. The text is occasionally vocalized in red ink, verses are separated by gold discs. All leaves with liquid gold borders, occasional designs in margins with gold and other colors. (8vo) 18x11 cm (7¼x4½"), gilt decorated leather with fold-over flap.
Beautifully executed illuminated Koran.
Condition
Wear and substantial rubbing to leather, with loss to fold-over flap, which is nearly detached; toning and some soiling to interior, notes in Arabic on free endpaper, title pages and a handful of other leaves at front a bit loose but holding, colors bright; good or better.
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Illuminated Koran in Arabic c.1780
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