Manuscript Koran with gold illuminations
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Title: Manuscript Koran (Qur'an) in nashki script, with some illuminations in gold
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Date Published: c. 18th-19th century
Description:
Author:
Title: Manuscript Koran (Qur'an) in nashki script, with some illuminations in gold
Place Published: No place
Publisher:
Date Published: c. 18th-19th century
Description:
Bound in 2 volumes. Approx. 475 leaves, calligraphed on both sides. With double illuminated title-page; text within gilded borders; gold dots separate the verses. 24.3x16.5 cm. (9½x6½"), later full leather tooled in gilt & blind.
A well-executed but extensively restored Koran. Most of the margins are extended or repaired with archival tape, the leaves are on paper stubs, there is much worming.
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Overall, very good.
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Manuscript Koran with gold illuminations
Estimate $500 - $800
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