Sale 5499
London, South Kensington
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8 October 2010
Price realised
GBP 1,625
Estimate
A WORK BY IBN SINAI COPIED BY IBRAHIM, DATED 1121AH/1709AD Arabic manuscript on paper, 24ff. with 18ll. of black naskh, modern green binding with paper covers - folio 7 1/4 x 5 1/4in (18.5 x 13.4cm)
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