The Koran, Commonly called The Alcoran of Mohammed, Translated into English immediately from the Original Arabic; with Explanatory Notes, taken from the most approved Commentators. To which is prefixed a Preliminary Discourse, 1st edition, 1734, title printed in red and black, folding engraved map of Arabia, folding plan of Mecca, three engraved genealogical tables (two folding), occasional light soiling and toning, fading previous owner signature at head of title, modern panelled calf gilt, 4to First edition of Sale's Qur'an, the first English translation to be made direct from the Arabic. It is preceded only by Alexander Ross's attempt in 1649, which used a French translation by the Sieur du Ryer published the previous year. (1)
The Koran, Commonly called The Alcoran of Mohammed, Translated into English immediately from the Original Arabic; with Explanatory Notes, taken from the most approved Commentators. To which is prefixed a Preliminary Discourse, 1st edition, 1734, title printed in red and black, folding engraved map of Arabia, folding plan of Mecca, three engraved genealogical tables (two folding), occasional light soiling and toning, fading previous owner signature at head of title, modern panelled calf gilt, 4to First edition of Sale's Qur'an, the first English translation to be made direct from the Arabic. It is preceded only by Alexander Ross's attempt in 1649, which used a French translation by the Sieur du Ryer published the previous year. (1)
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