[ARABIC MANUSCRIPT]. Qur'an. MANUSCRIPT IN ARABIC, approximately 300 leaves, written in Naskh script in black ink, 15 lines, on native paper; 2 full-page borders in gold and colors (one cut around and laid in) in typical Kashmiri style. Kashmir(?), late 18th-early 19th century. 98 x 70 mm., contemporary morocco gilt, in Islamic style with flap, some wear; imperfect (some text portions cut out from sheets and laid in); old goatskin purse with Arabic design embroidered in silver thread (worn and charred). Sold not subject to return.

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[ARABIC MANUSCRIPT]. Qur'an. MANUSCRIPT IN ARABIC, approximately 300 leaves, written in Naskh script in black ink, 15 lines, on native paper; 2 full-page borders in gold and colors (one cut around and laid in) in typical Kashmiri style. Kashmir(?), late 18th-early 19th century. 98 x 70 mm., contemporary morocco gilt, in Islamic style with flap, some wear; imperfect (some text portions cut out from sheets and laid in); old goatskin purse with Arabic design embroidered in silver thread (worn and charred). Sold not subject to return.

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