Title: Manuscript Prayer Book and Koran Author: ** Place: No place Publisher: Date: 18th/19th centuries Description: Includes: Manuscript prayer book identified as "Dala'il al-khayrat (Proofs of Good Ways)" by Muhammed ibn Sulayman al-Jazuli. 73 leaves. With gold borders thoughout, gold dots as text delineators, fine double-page depiction of mosques in gilt and colors, and other decorative features. Wallet-style embossed leather covers, identified as Turkish. * Manuscript Koran [Qu'ran]. 205 l;eaves. With gold borders thoughout, gold dots as text delineators, a few marginal decorations. Embossed leather covers with gilt, rebacked. Together, 2 manuscripts in Arabic. The prayer book is most notable for the striking, well-executed depiction of mosques. The Koran is incomplete, lacking the title leaf (or leaves), and possibly other leaves as well. The pair are sold as is. Lot Amendments Condition: Moderate wear to binding of prayer book, more so to the Koran; some internal smudging to the Koran; good to very good condition. Item number: 216582
Title: Manuscript Prayer Book and Koran Author: ** Place: No place Publisher: Date: 18th/19th centuries Description: Includes: Manuscript prayer book identified as "Dala'il al-khayrat (Proofs of Good Ways)" by Muhammed ibn Sulayman al-Jazuli. 73 leaves. With gold borders thoughout, gold dots as text delineators, fine double-page depiction of mosques in gilt and colors, and other decorative features. Wallet-style embossed leather covers, identified as Turkish. * Manuscript Koran [Qu'ran]. 205 l;eaves. With gold borders thoughout, gold dots as text delineators, a few marginal decorations. Embossed leather covers with gilt, rebacked. Together, 2 manuscripts in Arabic. The prayer book is most notable for the striking, well-executed depiction of mosques. The Koran is incomplete, lacking the title leaf (or leaves), and possibly other leaves as well. The pair are sold as is. Lot Amendments Condition: Moderate wear to binding of prayer book, more so to the Koran; some internal smudging to the Koran; good to very good condition. Item number: 216582
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