Lot 235
Arabic Manuscript – Composition on Islamic History
Arabic manuscript, composition on Islamic History. [Copied in Damascus? 17th century?].
Composition on the subject of Islamic history. Manuscript in black and red ink. Each leaf is framed by a red rectangular border.
20-193 leaves (lacking the beginning), 20 cm. Fair condition. Leaf 31 is partially lacking. Lacking Leaves 72, 75-76, 124-127, 172-177, 179. Open tears to margins of several leaves, affecting text. Stains. Detached leaves. Wear and tears to margins. Damaged and worn contemporary cardboard and leather binding, partially detached.
