Sale 9713
London, South Kensington
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17 October 2003
Price realised
GBP 1,762
Estimate
A Selection of parts of the Qur'an, probably Ottoman, circa 1500 Manuscript on buff paper, 177ff. with 5ll. of bold black muhaqqaq, opening bifolio with sura headings in gold within blue ruled panels, other sura headings in red and gold, 17th century brown morocco binding with stamped floral medallions -- 29 x 20cm.
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