[ISLAMIC MANUSCRIPT]. Qur'an. MANUSCRIPT IN ARABIC, approximately 200 leaves, written in Naskh script in black ink, 21 lines, on native paper; first two facing pages richly illuminated in gold, blue, rose, green and orange; gold and black ruling throughout. Ottoman(?), late 18th-early 19th century. 12mo, 116 x 65 mm. (4¼ x 2 5/8 in.), contemporary(?) morocco-backed floral-enamelled boards, corners worn; first leaf (illuminated) reinforced on recto, illuminated pages somewhat rubbed, scattered soiling; leather case. Sold not subject to return.

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[ISLAMIC MANUSCRIPT]. Qur'an. MANUSCRIPT IN ARABIC, approximately 200 leaves, written in Naskh script in black ink, 21 lines, on native paper; first two facing pages richly illuminated in gold, blue, rose, green and orange; gold and black ruling throughout. Ottoman(?), late 18th-early 19th century. 12mo, 116 x 65 mm. (4¼ x 2 5/8 in.), contemporary(?) morocco-backed floral-enamelled boards, corners worn; first leaf (illuminated) reinforced on recto, illuminated pages somewhat rubbed, scattered soiling; leather case. Sold not subject to return.

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